Manufactured and mobile homes are beautiful, modern, and a perfect solution for many home buyers. Manufactured homes come with incredible features and amenities, making them an affordable and desirable choice. As with other homes, fireplaces and pellet stoves are often a desired addition, but some people wonder if pellet stoves are approved to be installed […]
Can I burn treated seed corn in my corn stove? Sorry, but it is not safe to burn treated seed corn. Seed corn is often treated with chemical pesticides that are harmful or fatal if swallowed; therefore, seed corn is dangerous to even have in the house, especially where children and pets can reach it. […]
Tough Winters Mean a Tough Heating Bill The winters in Augusta, Maine can be brutal not only outside, but on one’s monthly heating budget as well. In February 2013, Jacob Michaud had had enough. He and his wife were burning through 200 gallons of fuel oil each month to heat their 3,500 square foot home. […]
You hear so much today about biomass and flex-fuel stoves that are able to burn a variety of renewable fuel sources, but have you ever wondered how wood pellets fit into this mix? Maybe you are wondering What wood pellets? What are theye made out of? Where the wood comes from? Does the formation of wood pellets harm trees […]
Thinking of buying a pellet stove? With the rising cost of energy taking a larger amount out of your budget, you may have found yourself looking at alternative heating options. But, what appliance is right for you? What renewable fuel source should you explore? Wonder no longer! American Energy Systems is here to help! Download […]
