Flex-fuel appliances like the Magnum Countryside pellet stove are designed to burn a variety of fuels, including corn. Mike Haefner, owner of American Energy System and manufacturer of the Magnum line of products designed and built the first ever certified appliance in the industry that burns corn. Why not burn corn cobs? The reason corn […]
Pellet Stove Questions: How Dry Does Corn Have to Be to Burn?
If you are considering corn as a fuel to burn this winter in your flex-fuel pellet stove, then you will want to make sure it is at the optimum dryness. If your corn has too much moisture, it will cause a variety of problems including lighting, consistent flame and heat, smoke, and more. So, how […]
Pellet Stove Maintenance Checklist for Owners
The weather is still hospitable enough to get out and do the things we want and need to do around the house and lawn. Now is the time to get done the projects related to heating a home during the coldest months, including a few items specific to owning a pellet stove. Check on, order, […]
Featured: MagnuM Countryside 3502 Fireplace Insert
Owning a fireplace can be a pleasant experience, as well as something that adds an incredible amount of heat throughout your home. If you’ve lost enthusiasm for chopping wood and cleaning out the chimney, explore your options for replacing it with a highly efficient, less laborious fireplace insert. The MagnuM Countryside 3502 was designed to […]
High Heat Bill: Planning for the Cold Winter Ahead
Looking to plan ahead for the cold weather and avoid another season of high heat bills? Now is the time to talk to American Energy Systems about making the switch to renewable energy heat. There are many options available, and we’ve worked with all kinds of dwellings including single story, multi-level, mobile homes, open floor […]