What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you reside in a region where smoke is controlled, it's crucial to purchase a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) allows you to legally burn wood in a smoke controlled area.

The stoves are independently tested for the lowest possible emissions. Stoves with this certification typically carry the word 'Defra approved' in their names or specifications.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a smoke control area means they can't use a wood burning fireplace. This is not true. Most cities and large towns fall under a smoke control zone, but that doesn't mean you can't use a wooden burning stove. It's simply that they must burn authorised fuels in their stove (usually Briquettes). The Defra approved stove is a type of wood-burning stove that has been inspected to ensure it meets certain standards regarding the emissions it emits when burning fuels that are approved and therefore it can be legally used in smoke control Area.

The DEFRA approved wood burning stoves Logo is widely used in the industry, and many stoves have the SE after their names to signify that they are smoke-free. To be able to be SE approved, it must satisfy strict requirements in relation to emissions and emissions, so you can be assured that when you purchase an exempt defra stove, you will get the most clean and most efficient wood stove on the market.

When you look for a wood-burning stove that is Defra exempt or has SE after its name, you'll usually find that the manufacturer has done things such as made sure there are enough air intakes on the front of the stove to allow full combustion of the fuel and that the chimney outlet size is adequate to prevent the build-up of soot. This is crucial because it ensures that smoke from the wood burning stove does not escape through the chimney into your home.

Another benefit of a Defra approved stove is that it generally allows you to fit it with five" chimney liner, which will comply with UK building regulations. However, stoves that are not Defra approved will need to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a range of Defra-approved Fireplaces And Stove and stoves and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future air quality standards at heart. Many of our Defra-approved stoves are also able to be used in combination with a smoke control system for properties that are located in Smoke Control Areas. They can be used to burn a variety of in smokeless fuels, including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also referred to as a DEFRA exempt stove, is the only type of stove that you can put in a smoke control area if you plan to use it for solid fuel (wood, preferably well seasoned). The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't release excessive smoke and that they can only be used with 'authorized' fuels.

The distinction between a stove that is DEFRA approved and one that isn't approved is usually minimal. With a kit from the manufacturer, many modern stoves can be easily transformed into DEFRA certified in a matter of minutes. This is because the Defra approved stove must undergo rigorous testing and must be restricted to the amount of smoke it is able to produce.

To ensure that the restrictions are not violated the stove has to be able limit its combustion air to ensure that it doesn't starve itself of oxygen which can cause it to smolder. This is accomplished by a mechanism inside the stove which opens a small amount of air into the firebox during combustion which is typically hidden within the stove and underneath the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK offers a vast selection of DEFRA approved stoves from the country's best manufacturers, including Stovax, Arada and Burley. They are available in an enormous range of styles and finishes. You can also select from a vast selection of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been designed to meet future requirements for air quality.

Smoke Control Areas are typically situated around cities and towns with large populations and you can check your local authority's website to determine if your area is classified as one. If you reside in a zone that is smoke-free, it is very important to purchase an DEFRA approved stove for your home to avoid being fined by the local authority. This is because if you use 'unauthorised' fuel in an unapproved stove, such as coal or other solid fuels that could result in fines of up to PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved wood stove, also called a smoke-free stove is an appliance that can be used in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will be stamped with the Defra approved logo or the word "SE" after its name, which means that it can be used in smoke controlled areas, when burning approved fuels only that is, in this instance, wood.

Many older wood stoves emit large quantities of particulate matter, which can lead to or worsen asthma attacks, respiratory problems and heart problems. This is why it's crucial to purchase an updated wood stove that meets the strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which indicates that the stove has met the emission limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase a Portable 5KW Stove - MultiFuel Iron Fireplace - NRG that isn't EPA-certified and you reside in a smoke-free area you'll have to get it recertified before you can use the stove. This can be expensive and time-consuming, but it is required by law. In addition, homeowners who sell a home that has a wood stove that is not certified may be liable for clean air tax credits and fines.

Most modern stoves can be altered to be Defra approved by an adjustment kit or a kit that the installer provides. This is because the primary difference between the DEFRA approved stove and those that are not, is the combustion air management system which regulates how much air flows through the stove during normal operation. The modification will usually be made on the underside of the firebox or in the base.

There are some manufacturers who produce two different versions of a wood stove: one that is Defra-approved and the other not. The reason is that the cost of putting a wood stove through the rigorous Defra testing is high. To offset the costs, they sell the non-approved version for a lower cost. The DEFRA approved version will have been subjected to the modification of combustion air included in the testing process.

Gas Approved

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought into effect, residential homes could use any kind of fuel they liked which resulted in large amounts of smoke emissions as well as health problems. To prevent this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that residential homes could not emit any smoke unless their wood burners and multifuel stoves were approved by Defra for burning only approved substances like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have undergone rigorous tests to prove that they are able to burn cleanly authorized fuels within a Smoke Control Zone. The most modern combustion technology allows an indefinite amount of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove comply with Defra standards for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with authorised fuels like anthracite as well as manufactured smokeless coals.

If you're looking for an all-new wood burning stove and live in a Smoke Control Area then we would recommend that you look at the wide selection of Defra approved stoves that can be found at The Stove Yard. We have a wide range of Defra-approved stoves. These include traditional, contemporary and inset models that are made by top manufacturers such as Stovax. Arada, Burley, and Fireplaces And Stove AGA.

The good news is that there isn't much of a distinction in appearance between an Defra approved woodburning stove and one that isn't, but the Defra approved models have several features that are designed to ensure that they burn cleaner. They usually have an aesthetically different grate and air vents and on gas models, they may have a larger flue outlet.

A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have 5" flue outlet (125mm). This means that you can use a smaller stainless twin wall flexible liner, which is less expensive than a 6" (150mm). This is a great option when you install a Defra-approved wood burning stove in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It saves money on the cost of relining a chimney with a larger diameter liner.