Nestled in the basement of his single-story ranch house in southeastern Wisconsin, Dean Kieler tops off his Magnum 6500 furnace with wood pellets. The furnace sits near his older, more traditional propane fueled furnace that doesn’t get a lot of “love” these days. It’s the Magnum furnace that gets Dean’s attention and praise. Dean invested […]
A Family Shares Their Decision to Buy Wood Pellets Instead of Corn this Winter
We want to share one of our customer’s stories with you. Their story addresses their decision to burn wood pellets versus corn at the current rate (2012-13) per bushel, and they are willing to share their experience with you. This family is in the Upper Midwest and owns a Magnum Countryside 3500P. Last summer when […]
Pellet Stove Maintenance Means Having A Dust Free Pellet Stove
If you own a pellet stove, then you are used to regular maintenance, cleaning out the hopper, emptying the ash pan, etc. A part of your regular pellet stove maintenance should include removing any dust from inside your stove, around the motor and internal parts. Just like dust can build up over time on your […]
Pellet Stove Tax Credit a 2012 Tax Preparation Reminder
Do You Qualify For a Pellet Stove Tax Credit? As you meet with your accountant or tax preparer to prepare 2012 taxes, remember to ask if you qualify for the pellet stove tax credit. Be sure to mention the purchase of a qualifying renewable energy appliance in 2012. You will want to make sure you […]
Wood Fireplace and Wood Stove Tips for Owners
If you own a wood burning fireplace or stove you know that there is a fine line between running your stove efficiently and wasting some energy and money. So we’ve assembled some helpful resources, ideas, and wood stove tips right here because we want you to get the most out of your wood burning experience. […]