This week’s featured renewable energy appliance is the MagnuM Countryside 3502 Fireplace Insert. If you’re considering a fireplace for your home or replacing an old, wood burning fireplace, you’ll want to learn more about the benefits of the MagnuM Countryside 3502. Equipped with self-cleaning firepot technology, this easy to operate pellet burning fireplace will allow […]
What You Need to Know About Burning Corn for Heat
The over abundance and low price of corn has many people considering this homegrown fuel choice. The current price of corn is appealing, and burning it is much better than letting it go to waste. If you have a brand new corn burning stove or you’ve had a pellet stove for years but have decided […]
Will There Be a Propane Shortage in the Midwest, Again?
As cold and nasty as the weather gets in most of the Midwest, the prospect of not having heat is a nightmare. Ask any plumbing and heating professional what their most desperate calls are, and you’re likely to hear about panicked homeowners waking up to no heat. Impending snowstorms and dropping temperatures are something everyone […]
What Does BTU Mean?
What does BTU mean? Why are BTU’s mentioned when talking about heat and heating appliances? How are you supposed to decided what BTU is right? There is a ton of mention about BTU output, BTU input, and thermal/combustion/overall efficiency, but they all refer to different measurements. Here’s is a glossary of heating terms that will […]
Keep Warm in Winter: What’s Your Plan?
Tired of keeping the thermostat low to save on heating costs? Tired of piling on blankets to keep warm in winter? Tired of wearing so many layers of clothes you can hardly move? Feeling guilty about giving in and turning up the heat? As heating costs rise and people tighten their budgets, it’s important to […]