Today, more than ever, consumers are serious about saving our precious energy resources. Whether in their existing home or that future dream home, you are looking for the best and most efficient method of heating your home but still want the romance of the fire without a lot of fuss and mess. This opens a […]
The Perfect Apple Cider Recipe
What better way to enjoy the winter than to sit by the fire on a cold night, read a good book, spend time with family, and enjoy the perfect fireside beverage: Hot Apple Cider. Apple Cider Recipe 6 cups favorite apple juice or cider 1 vanilla bean or 1/8 tsp vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick […]
Pardon Me While I Sneeze
Allergies and Pellet Stoves The traditional smoke on the face of the fireplace brick or stone and the “nice” woodsy smell, bring smiles of familiarity to some and tears to those of us suffering with allergies. So the question that begs for an answer is: What about burning with corn and other flex fuels, will […]
The Truth about Heat Efficiency
What is all this talk about BTU input, BTU output, Thermal Efficiency, Overall Efficiency and Combustion Efficiency? Since the beginning of time boys in particular have waged a war on “mine is better than yours” or “my fish is this big”, and the story got bigger as the day went on. The same is true […]
Wood Stove Changeout Programs
If you have an old, inefficient wood stove and would like to upgrade to something more energy efficient, like a wood pellet stove, American Energy Systems can help! In addition to the money you will save on fuel and heat efficiency, it is possible you could save even more. It would benefit you to do […]