The unique combustion design of a pellet stove, along with the high efficiency heat transfer allow a Magnum pellet stove to be cool to the touch. Reduced clearances and low temperature venting eliminate the safety risks of normal “chimneys”. A high efficiency pellet stove will not only have lower emissions, but are often safer. This […]
Pellet Stove Blog
This blog is for you! If you’re searching for a reputable blog devoted to topics relating to pellet stoves, wood fireplaces and other renewable energy heat topics, then welcome to the American Energy Systems blog! We are continually adding new information to our blog, answering consumer questions, and posting tips on saving money on heat. […]
Pellet Stoves: Fresh Air Combustion and Negative Pressure
Is fresh combustion air required? Is fresh air important for my pellet stove to run correctly? Energy codes and national certification agencies require that a fresh air source is brought in from outside of the home and hooked directly to the appliance. It is estimated that 80% of homes in the USA have negative pressure […]
A Heat Bill Cut in Half for Over 8 Years: Find Out How
Alternative Heating Systems and Supplies, LLC is a family owned business located in Coward, SC. They are dealers of our MagnuM Countryside appliances, and share their story of how owners, Mack and Karen Evans began searching for a better way to heat their home that was more economical and Eco-friendly. After researching online as well […]
Can A Pellet Stove Be Hooked to a Thermostat?
Yes, Magnum Countryside and Country Flame furnaces, fireplace inserts, and stoves can be connected to a low voltage or millivolt wall thermostat. The control boards are not designed however to work with an electronic thermostat that requires power from the appliance. When the wall thermostat calls for heat the appliance will go to the heat […]