Did you buy enough bulk corn to make it through the winter? Did you buy too many bags of wood pellets? With winter gone and warm weather arriving soon, this is the perfect time to take inventory of how much of your renewable fuel supply you needed this winter. While you “think” you’ll remember […]
Octogenarians Buy Pellet Stoves Too
Pellet stoves know no age limit. People of all ages around the United States are finding comfort in Magnum brand pellet stoves, and Edna Parent is no exception. Edna is in her eighties, lives in Minnesota, and just purchased her second Magnum pellet stove for her single story home. Edna’s unique single story home is […]
Renewable Energy Grants are Available in Rural Areas Now
The United States Department of Agriculture announced their (REAP) Rural Energy for America Program grant application deadline has been extended. Up to 25% of eligible costs associated with a renewable energy project are available to qualifying applicants. These renewable energy grants are made available to rural farms and businesses looking to increase energy efficiencies or […]
Spring Cleaning and Maintenance
With the weather hopefully turning warmer soon, our thoughts naturally turn in the direction of renewing the domestic space around us. Thinking beyond your run-of-the-mill spring cleaning, you can use this season to maintain, repair or replace systems, appliances and accessories around your home. What should you focus on? Safety should be a paramount concern, […]
Get Ready to Garden
Pellet Stove Ash Can Be Used In Your Garden If you have a pellet stove or fireplace, then you’ve got some nice gardening products readily available come spring. The ash byproducts from your stove can be emptied right to your garden plot all winter long, or can be moved from their temporary spot to your […]
A Family Shares Their Decision to Buy Wood Pellets Instead of Corn this Winter
We want to share one of our customer’s stories with you. Their story addresses their decision to burn wood pellets versus corn at the current rate (2012-13) per bushel, and they are willing to share their experience with you. This family is in the Upper Midwest and owns a Magnum Countryside 3500P. Last summer when […]
Pellet Stove Maintenance Means Having A Dust Free Pellet Stove
If you own a pellet stove, then you are used to regular maintenance, cleaning out the hopper, emptying the ash pan, etc. A part of your regular pellet stove maintenance should include removing any dust from inside your stove, around the motor and internal parts. Just like dust can build up over time on your […]
Pellet Stove Tax Credit a 2012 Tax Preparation Reminder
Do You Qualify For a Pellet Stove Tax Credit? As you meet with your accountant or tax preparer to prepare 2012 taxes, remember to ask if you qualify for the pellet stove tax credit. Be sure to mention the purchase of a qualifying renewable energy appliance in 2012. You will want to make sure you […]
Wet Wood is a Waste of Money and Fuel
Did you know that properly dried wood should have a reading of 20% or less? If you have a wood burning stove or fireplace, you should invest in a moisture meter. It’s a minor investment that can save you in wasted fuel, money, time and effort. After all, if you spend time or money chopping, […]
Burning Dry Fireood is Better for the Environment and Your Wallet
Quality fuel is important. American Energy Systems has written numerous articles about more efficient heat, posted videos about selecting quality fuel, and continues to advise consumers to make good fuel decisions. This includes burning quality, dry wood in your stove or fireplace. Just because you’ve opted to burn wood, doesn’t mean that anything goes. In […]