Our Team
Carl Sweezey
Carl Sweezey
Carl Sweezey
When you visit Alternative Heat Source you will probably meet Carl in the showroom who will be happy to share his years of experience in the home heating industry to help you find the best heating unit for your home or camp.
Carl is a certified National Fireplace Institute (NFI) Gas and Pellet specialist and holds his Maine State Propane and Natural Gas Technician License.
Kory Sweezey
Carl Sweezey
Carl Sweezey
Kory is often out on the road conducting estimates or leading the install team.
Kory is an NFI Master Hearth Professional certified in Gas, Pellet, and Wood, holds his Maine State Propane and Natural Gas Technician License, has completed MEMA Technical Education Center's 200 Hour Energy Conservation Technician Basic Training, and the Main
Kory is often out on the road conducting estimates or leading the install team.
Kory is an NFI Master Hearth Professional certified in Gas, Pellet, and Wood, holds his Maine State Propane and Natural Gas Technician License, has completed MEMA Technical Education Center's 200 Hour Energy Conservation Technician Basic Training, and the Maine Energy Systems AutoPellet Installation and Operations Course.
Kyle Sweezey
Carl Sweezey
Kyle Sweezey
Kyle was a well-loved member of our family, whom we were lucky enough to work with. Kyle was a jack of all trades and as such was often on the road servicing our products, assisting Kory with installs, or delivering pellets.
Kyle was a certified NFI Pellet and Wood specialist and held his Maine State Propane and Natural Gas Technician License.
Rest in Peace Kyle
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Kathy Sweezey
When you call Alternative Heat Source you'll likely speak with Kathy and she'll happily schedule your pellet delivery, product service or cleaning appointment, or answer any questions you may have.
What We Offer
Financing, Layaway, and Price Matching Available
- 0% financing for 18 months through Synchrony Bank
- Free in-house layaway available
- We will match any competitors price on an equal quality product
Alternative Heat Source is fully insured and licensed by the National Fireplace Institute (NFI)
- The National Fireplace Institute®, an independent, non-profit certification agency, has created the standard for certification in the hearth industry. Only those who pass a rigorous examination covering fundamentals of proper installation receive NFI Specialist Certification.
Installing Your New Home Heat Source
- We offer professional in-house installation and service of everything we sell.
- Once you decide to purchase a fireplace, insert, or stove from Alternative Heat Source the process goes something like this:
- An in-home or Facetime estimate to ensure the chosen product will work for your space, or to give you more ideas on appropriate products and proper placement.
- Installation typically takes anywhere from a few hours up to a full day or more depending on the product you choose, and the amount of customization desired.
- Once installed our trained technicians will teach you how to use your new heating unit and help answer any questions.
- We sell, install, and service our products year-round. If you've been wanting a new heating element in your home, Spring & Summer can be some of the best times for both pricing and faster turn around from the time you pick your unit to the time our team can install it.
Pipe, Parts, Service, & Heating Accessories
- Alternative Heat Source stocks parts to service the stoves that we sell.
- We have most pipe in stock making it more convenient for installs.
- We also stock, sell, and service parts for other brands such as Englander and Harman.
- We also sell a variety of heating accessories including ash vacuums, pipe brushes, and more cleaning supplies.
For More Inspiration Visit Our Houzz Site
Houzz helps users find design ideas and products for their home, as well as connects them to area professionals, and shows customer reviews. Our Houzz site has a sampling of projects we have done for a variety of customers over the years.