Gone are the days of inefficient wood burning stoves that create more smoke and ash than heat! American Energy Systems has spent considerable time over the past three decades taking the “work” out of wood burning, freeing up your time and maximizing your heat.

The MagnuM and Country Flame wood burning fireplace, stove and fireplace insert lines are state of the art in high efficiency clean burning technology. We squeeze every BTU possible out of each log that you place into our product. Many areas of the United States require clean burning technology from wood burning appliances; something we’ve worked hard to provide in our modern day appliances. The result is less ash, less chimney cleaning, less hauling in wood and taking out ash.

Need to understand BTU’s a bit better? Check out, “The Truth About Heat Efficiency”.

Do you have a question we can help answer? Leave  a comment below or contact us directly.

Yes. Our Country Flame Model BBF wood stove is approved for mobile home use with back-wall clearances of 3″ (using double-wall black stove pipe), outside combustion air, and 8″ flue. While it’s a relief that mobile home owners have wood stove options, it is necessary to have your wood stove properly installed.  Local codes will govern mobile home installations.

Take a look at our Country Flame Model BFF wood burning stove, and complete our “Great Discounts” form telling us a little bit more about how we can better help you save on heating NOW!

Yes, pellet stoves and corn stoves on the market today need electricity in order to work. If you want to run your corn stove during power outages, you will need to purchase a battery backup and inverter. These can be purchased at local retailers such as Best Buy and Circuit City, and many people in areas prone to bad winter storms and power outages find comfort in having a battery backup, even if it’s seldom needed.

Wondering how much electricity a pellet stove uses? Read, “How Much Electricity Does It Take to Run My Pellet Stove ?” 

Yes. In our catalytic line of wood stoves, the Country Flame model O2 is approved for use in zero-clearance fireplaces. It is specifically designed to fit into a very short fireplace at only 17 ½” in height. For more information on catalytic and non-catalytic terminology.

What is a zero-clearance fireplace?

A zero-clearance fireplace makes installing a fireplace in an existing home an affordable reality for many people. The Country Flame Model 02 is designed to take advantage of existing space and available venting/prefabricated chimney structures. It is important to check with the manufacturer of your Zero Clearance Fireplace to see if they allow the installation of a wood burning appliance into their fireplace. Sometimes it is best to take the Zero Clearance Fireplace out to accommodate the installation of your Country Flame Model O2 wood burning fireplace. Contact us to find out more about zero-clearance fireplaces and if the Model 02 is right for you.

Is there really a forced-air furnace that burns corn or wood pellets?

Yes!

The Magnum 6500 is a flex fuel furnace that is an effective and efficient alternative heat source for your home. With a whopping 210 pound fuel storage capacity, the Magnum 6500 furnace will provide up to 97% combustion efficiency.

And How Safe Is a Pellet/ Flex-Fuel Furnace?

The 6500 Stove has many built in features to keep the furnace safe. Features such as: Low and High temp auto shutdown, and proper insulation, so the furnace top and on the three sides are cool to the touch.

We recently heard from a customer on the use of his Magnum 6500 Furnace and its amazing durability.

Yes. Our complete line of wood-burning stoves and fireplace inserts are designed for use in cases of power outage… when you need them most. Our wood burning appliances offer the benefit of non-interrupted heat in the event of a power outage.

If you believe a wood stove or fireplace insert is the perfect alternative heating solution for your home and live in an area where power outages are a possibility, talk to us about getting an appliance on order that is right for you. If you haven’t requested your free Buyer’s Guide to Finding the Best Alternative Heating Appliance yet, you will find it helpful in your shopping process.

Do you have another question we can answer? Post your question in the comments below or visit us on Facebook.

Dear American Energy Systems,

The years have gone by, and I have had the same results every time so I wanted to share them with your company. I am heating approximately 4500 sq feet of office space and warehouse.

Another heating season is starting, and I am very happy to inform you that I just had another flawless start up of both my heating units. I have an old 6500 furnace along with a baby corn stove. I am an extremely busy person, and maintenance is not one of my strong points. I am scared to confess that the past few years I have neglected to clean them after the heating season ended. In fact, I simply let the corn/wood pellets run out,  the unit turned off, and that’s the way I left them all summer until just today. After a lot of vacuuming with my ash vac, I filled it, started it, and let them take off. These things are unbelievable. So, I simply wanted you to have my thanks for building such a solid unit, that even I can run it.

Ps, I will try to do a better job servicing my units this year. I want them to continuing saving me boat loads of money. One more thing: with natural gas it was costing up to $1000 a month to heat my office area. Now, it takes a pallet of corn which runs around $300 a month. HUGE savings there. Thank you very much for helping me buy my snow mobiles.

Sincerely,

Michael

Can I burn treated seed corn in my corn stove?

Sorry, but it is not safe to burn treated seed corn. Seed corn is often treated with chemical pesticides that are harmful or fatal if swallowed; therefore, seed corn is dangerous to even have in the house, especially where children and pets can reach it.

But, untreated seed corn makes an excellent fuel so check with your local seed dealer.

Still have a quick question you’d like answered? Leave your question below in the comments or contact us.

The featured product this week is the Ovation 2100 Wood Stove, a non-catalytic wood stove for the modern family. The Country Flame Ovation 2100 wood burning stove is a high quality, dependable means to heat your whole home or supplement your existing heat source. The Ovation 2100 wood stove is one of three appliances currently featured in our special $250 savings offer through November 23, 2011.

If warmth, tradition, romance, and efficiency is what you are after, the Ovation 2100 wood stove is ready to install and priced for any budget when you combine the $250 savings with our offer to pick up half of shipping costs through 11-23-11. Get yours on order today - there’s only a few days left to take advantage of these great savings!

Can a pellet stove be used in a mobile home?

Yes! We work very hard to provide a multitude of alternative heating options for homeowners in varying situations.

Many modular and mobile home owners choose to buy from American Energy Systems because so many of our appliances are approved for mobile home use.

If you are looking for a pellet stove to install in a modular or mobile home, check out the Country Flame Harvester, Little Rascal, and Magnum Countryside, Winchester and Baby Countryside.