Electricity is measured in kilowatts (kw) and a kilowatt is 1,000 watts and usually costs between six and tens cents per hour. In some areas like California the rates will be higher and in areas with hydroelectric power the rates can be lower, but the average is eight cents per hour per kw in the […]
A Pellet Stove Reduces Worries About Allergies in the Home
It’s that time of year again. Allergy season. This year, in the upper Midwest especially in Minnesota where our manufacturing plant is located, weeds and ragweed pollen count is high. For those with a variety of allergies and/or asthma, it’s important to make decisions that contribute to cleaner air in your home. We want families […]
Wood Stoves vs Pellet Stoves
Ask anyone who has a pellet stove and they are likely to compare the benefits and convenience of modern pellet stoves to wood stoves. It’s hard to argue the value of heat efficiency and lower heating bills that come with owning a pellet stove. So, in speaking of wood stoves vs pellet stoves, what is […]
Renewable Fuel Sources
What are some renewable fuel sources? Common renewable fuel sources for pellet stove heat include corn, wheat, wood pellets, grass pellets, wheat, barley, rye, oats, cherry pits, olive pits and waste paper pellets. How are renewable fuel sources different than fossil fuels? Wood pellets, corn and other renewable fuel sources are better to burn than […]
Pellet Stove Shipping
Wondering about your options for buying a pellet stove and then getting it to your home? American Energy Systems offers a special savings so you can save half the cost of shipping your pellet stove. All appliances manufactured by American Energy Systems, whether a pellet stove or fireplace, are shipped by common carrier which is […]