Septic Systems will cost how much??

Oh my!! Septic system costs to increase dramatically in 2007!


The May, 2006 hard copy of Ohio Realtor magazine has an astounding article on the front page titled: "Taft Vetoes delay of new, stringent septic system rules". The article published by Carl Horst relates that the new regulations for Ohio septic systems will require on- site treatment of waste. Quoting a sentence near the end of the article:

"The rules will increase the cost for property owners installing new home systems upwards of $25,000..."

Gasp!! Wonder what the total cost is going to be??

To view the new requirements, visit and browse the article titled:

Ohio Administrative Code
Chapter 3701-29Household Sewage Disposal Systems - Effective through 12/31/2006Sewage Treatment Systems - Effective beginning 1/1/2007
(View pdf. files available for each component of the proposed new systems at) :

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/rules/final/f3701-29.aspx

Best regards,
Jim Dvorovy

"SEER" Central Air - higher prices

Get ready for the "new generation" air conditioning units, and get ready for the term "SEER".

Out with the old, and in with the new, as time marches on. If the house you own or are considering owning has central air, get ready for the new terminology and higher prices that will go along with it when it comes time to repair or replace the units.

The energy efficiency of a central air conditioner is measured in a unit called SEER - seasonal energy efficiency ratio. The SEER is the cooling output divided by the power consumption, with climate and other variables factored in.

The higher the SEER, the better - a rating of 10 is considered the minimum for new systems.

Your older system might have a SEER of 7 or 8 - or even less. The SEER will be listed prominently on the yellow-and-black EnergyGuide.

During a recent seminar put on by a professional home inspector, the statement was made that the old units will no longer be replaced with like kind, as they will be obsolete. The inspector went on to relate that the newer higher rating units will cost more, so be sure to factor in higher dollar amounts for your central air updates into your budget.