Wood Stove Maintenance Checklist Wood stoves require an added amount of maintenance from the homeowner. There’s a big reason for this. Burning wood is a dirty business. It produces ashes, and creosote at a greater amount, when compared to burning most fossil fuels. So, here are some yearly items to examine regarding your wood stove. […]
Best Wood to Burn in Your Fireplace or Stove
While it may be tempting to “just burn whatever” in your fireplace, you want to get the most out of your appliance. It goes without saying that you should not burn anything besides wood in a wood burning fireplace or stove. Furthermore, you want quality wood/fuel. So how do you select the best wood to […]
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. […]
Questions About Buying a Wood Fireplace
If you have questions about buying a wood fireplace, you’ve come to the right place. According to Census data, over 2.4 million homes heat with wood and the rising percentage is “faster than any other heating fuel,” as published in USAToday. More people every day begin researching whether this alternative heating option is right for […]
Quick Question: How are wood stoves or fireplaces different today than in the past?
Gone are the days of inefficient wood burning stoves that create more smoke and ash than heat! American Energy Systems has spent considerable time over the past three decades taking the “work” out of wood burning, freeing up your time and maximizing your heat. The MagnuM and Country Flame wood burning fireplace, stove and fireplace […]