What can you do to help others consider greener heating options? You can start by sharing your personal experiences with alternative heat. Did you know that recommendations and personal experiences often influence people to explore alternative heat more than other sources? People like to hear about personal experiences with alternative heat from close friends and […]
Looking for a Pellet Stove
If the impending cold weather has you rethinking your choice in heating, you’ve likely heard people talking about pellet stoves. Maybe you’ve even had someone tell you that you should get a pellet stove. Whether you supplement an existing heating system or completely switch to heating your entire home with a pellet stove, the choice […]
Pounds vs Bushels of Corn
What is a bushel of corn? A bushel refers to a unit of measurement that dates back to the Middle Ages, and has undergone some changes in its definition and measurement representations. Most commonly used to measure dry crops in agriculture, the US industry still uses this term in reference to standard weight of crop […]
Corn Stoves Manufactured in MN
American Energy Systems has been manufacturing corn stoves in Minnesota since they first developed the technology in the mid-1980’s. The company relocated to Hutchinson, MN in 1984. At that time American Energy Systems expanded operations. They continue to lead the hearth industry in renewable fuel appliances. Minnesota’s Corn History Minnesota is one of the top […]
Questions About Buying a Wood Fireplace
If you have questions about buying a wood fireplace, you’ve come to the right place. According to Census data, over 2.4 million homes heat with wood and the rising percentage is “faster than any other heating fuel,” as published in USAToday. More people every day begin researching whether this alternative heating option is right for […]
Did You Know? New Articles on Our Website
In addition to our blog posts, we have started a series of articles that will help our website visitors sort through a variety of commonly asked questions and popular topics related to pellet stoves, alternative heating, renewable energy and clean energy. While we love timely information on our blog, we want to make sure that […]
Request a Renewable Energy Appliance Brochure
We LOVE the web and our customers, and devote time each day to making sure our information, products, and our pellet stove brochures are up-to-date on our website. New articles are posted each week on our blog and What’s New section, we engage with fans on Facebook and Twitter, and post videos to YouTube and […]
Dreading the Heating Bill Woes?
It’s not to late too head off a large heating bill this season. In fact, you can switch to renewable energy anytime of year, but now is the perfect time. While weather is still moderate and fuel suppliers are gearing up with inventory, you should consider your options available. People living in multi-level homes can […]
Magnum Pellet Stoves in Highlander Magazine
Why would anyone switch to a flex-fuel appliance? The article in Highlander Magazine, September Issue, “Better, Most Cost Effective Way To Stay Warm” talks about the advantages of investing in a flex-fuel appliance manufactured by American Energy Systems and gives real-life stories from American families. Learn more about what makes flex-fuel appliances (such as the Magnum […]
Get Prepared for Colder Weather Soon
If you already own a pellet stove, you know the benefits that come with it. However, there are also responsibilities that come with owning a pellet stove that include proper maintenance and education about quality fuel and appliance use. Every week we publish new content on our website and our blog to help pellet stove […]