For Immediate Release: February 1, 2012

The weekly (1/23/12) average national cost of Residential Heating Oil was $3.938 per gallon. To fill a 175 gallon tank the fill up cost would be $594.65 or an annual cost of approximately $2,378.60 (4 fills per year).

The weekly (1/23/12) average national cost of Residential Propane was $2.863 per gallon. To fill a 250 gallon tank the fill up cost would be 715.75 or an annual cost of approximately $2863.00 (4 fills per year).

If your propane or oil furnace is older than 10 years, you’re operating at 60%-80% efficiency and you’re paying even more money right out of your pocket to heat your home!

Other Annual Fuel Costs

If you could reduce that annual cost by 60% and still keep your home and family warm and comfortable . . . Wouldn’t you be interested?

Compare to Wood Pellets or Corn or other alternative renewable fuels (as of 12/20/11):

Switching to alternative fuel is the best known way to save money and experience a substantial return on your investment!

DON’T WAIT, TODAY IS THE DAY TO SAVE MONEY. Tell us your preferences, and we’ll help find you the best savings for your situation.

 * data provided by US Weekly Heating; eia.gov and Alternative-Heating-Info

There are areas of the country where customers are using the MagnuM Pellet Stoves off of the grid; Western Montana and Arizona to mention a couple. The Forest Service in Montana is using our model BC-DC up in the mountains where there is no power. The MagnuM DC powered units are very frugal on power usage so they make a perfect application for wind power, solar and battery operation. There are several companies that provide small wind and solar units for small usage products like this or you can tap into your whole house system. The appliance requires a constant 14 volt with a solid 5 amps of current. Proper filters must be installed in the system to prevent voltage surges and variances in volts and cycles. The wind or solar generator companies can help with that.

The only problems that we have seen thus far is if the wind, solar or battery system does not provide a constant 14 volt input. This is easily rectified by having adequate battery storage and voltage stabilizers in the system. If the battery volts drop below 9 volts, the unit will automatically shut down. If you are on only battery power, the self ignition system will not work and you need to light the stove manually. This is a great way to heat off the grid and save precious energy.

Are you using your stove off the grid? Have you utilized solar, wind or battery systems instead of electricity to power your stove? We’d love to hear from you!

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.

Our Goal?

Keep our customers and their loved ones warm and happy!

Therefore, we’re happy to have  just heard from another happy pellet stove customer, Lynda, whom we’d like to thank for her kind words and endorsement of American Energy Systems.

“I love you. My stove is put together with the fine new parts, and it works perfectly. And, I did it all myself, with your advice and directions!

Thank you for your time and patience. I will send you blessings every time I put a bag of pellets in.”

Lynda

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!

If you’ve recently purchased a product from American Energy Systems, but would rather register online we can help! We are pleased you purchased one of our products, and we’re certain you will love the warm, dependable heat our appliances provide. It is very important to register your product and information in our system so you can receive the full benefits of owning your MagnuM or Country Flame unit.

Lost your warranty card before you could send it in, or forgot last year to register when you purchased your appliance ?

No worries! Fill out our quick and easy online registration form today!

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 ?” 

American Energy Systems was contacted a few days ago by an individual who had some questions about an older wood burning appliance that we was considering. Since the appliance he was referencing was quite old, we made sure he was aware that there are current compliance, certification, and insurance related issues he will want to  explore further. In response to our technical assistance and answering his series of questions, he had the following to say:

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.

American Energy Systems is dedicated to providing the best in up to date information on just how to install, operate and maintain your new MagnuM or Country Flame appliance. Follow our convenient link to where your appliance’s current manual is located.

Historical manuals are also available for those of you that have misplaced your manual on older units. Be sure to view our videos and participate in our online forums also.