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 […]
Why Don’t We Burn Corn Cobs in Pellet Stoves?
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 […]