Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The latest DEFRA accredited stoves certified multi fuel stoves combine the latest clean burning technology with extended viewing areas and traditional designs. Features include preheated-airwash systems as well as third-level and secondary combustion, as well as the capability to burn wood or smokeless fuels.

The UK government requires households within Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorised fuels. Stove Supermarket offers a range of defra-exempt stoves that conform with the regulations.

Clean Burning

Defra approved stoves are subjected to strict tests to ensure they emit low emissions. This permits you to burn smokeless fuels legally within a smoke control zone. These stoves are typically HETAS-approved and have a clearSkies rating which means they comply with the strictest regulations for emissions.

The stoves are designed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood is never removed from oxygen, which would cause it to smolder or emit black smoke. This lets the stoves maintain a low level of combustion up until the all fuel is used up. It is common to discover that a defra exempt stove comes with a secondary airflow system to ensure that part-burnt briquettes and other solid fuel are burned in a controlled manner, which helps reduce harmful gases and particulates.

You can purchase a wide range of different styles of defra certified multi fuel stoves, with various contemporary and traditional designs to choose from. These are ideal for installing into an existing fireplace or inglenook. These models are manufactured by the top brands such as Arada, Stovax and Burley and are equipped with the most recent technology of clean burning stoves. They offer high heating efficiency and secondary and tertiary combustible systems that remove smoke particles prior to being drawn up the chimney.

No matter if you reside in a smoke-free zone or not, an Defra approved log burner is the perfect addition to your home. These stoves can be operated with either natural wood or solid fuel that is smokeless. You can easily switch between the two by using the reversible control of your stove. This allows you to be flexible and versatility, and allows you to use your stove all the season.

To meet building codes, a defra-exempt stove must be installed by a licensed installer. The installer will be able to verify that the appliance is in compliance with the current regulations and is appropriate for regular use. We have a team of HETAS approved installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove properly and safely, assuring that you are in compliance with the government's smoke emission regulations.

Low Emission Vehicles

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the UK government is accountable for the policies and regulations related to food, agriculture and other natural issues. Smoke control is among the major areas they supervise. This includes the ban of dark smoke from chimneys within urban areas.

If you live in an area that is smoke-controlled, or a large city you'll require a DEFRA-approved stove to burn wood or 5kw multi fuel Stoves Defra approved other solid fuels and keep your neighbors from being annoying. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass rigorous tests for emissions and minimize their output. They are, therefore, more sustainable than older models.

DEFRA multifuel stoves are more efficient and comply with environmental standards better than open fires or wood burners. This means you can warm your home faster using less wood and release fewer harmful gases into the air which reduces your carbon footprint.

If you are shopping for a multifuel or wood-burning stove, make sure you look for the DEFRA approved logo. This will be displayed in the stove's title or specification. It may also be followed by a 'SE', which means Smoke Exempt. If you notice it, you can be sure that the stove has passed DEFRA's stringent tests and can be burned in a smoke-control zone using authorised fuels.

Many people believe that a multi-fuel stove approved by DEFRA can only be used with smokeless fuels like firelogs or briquettes. However, this isn't entirely true. In reality so long as you burn authorised fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's guidelines for safe operation, you can use most solid fuels in the DEFRA approved stove, including wood that has been seasoned.

You will benefit the most from your DEFRA Multifuel Stove if you make use of only dry and seasoned wood that has an average moisture content of less than 20%. Wet wood can cause excessive smoke, which could end the warranty. Mineral fuels that have a sulphur level below 2 percent should be avoided to avoid excessively dense ash deposits.

Versatility

There are many styles to pick from. These are available in traditional designs that can be incorporated into an existing fireplace or inglenook to modern stoves that are ideal for homes that don't have a pre-installed surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved are equipped with a multi fuel grate which allows you to burn wood, smokeless coal and logs. This provides you with more heating options. If you plan to use your stove as a slumber burner (overnight) then a Defra approved wood burner will not be suitable because it requires a constant air supply.

Convenience

If you reside in a zone that has smoke control and you live in a smoke-control area, an Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove is a necessity. These stoves let you burn smokeless fuel or wood and they are designed to allow this to happen without releasing pollutant into the atmosphere. A Defra approved stove will help you stay compliant with local laws and avoid expensive fines.

Defra approved stoves use the latest combustion technology to cleanly burn wood and other approved solid fuels. This is accomplished by introducing just the right amount air into the firebox, which prevents fuel from being starved for oxygen. This stops combustibles that aren't completely burned, like ash and soot, from being blown through the chimney and into the room. This can reduce the chances of a fireplace becoming blocked and is also good for the environment.

Here at Stove World UK we're proud to offer a variety of DEFRA exempt wood burning and multi fuel stoves from leading brands. Our stoves are available in a range of styles, from the traditional to the contemporary. We also have different sizes of flues. This way, 5kw Multi fuel stoves defra approved you'll be able to choose the right model to fit your home and your budget.

The FLARE Collection Ignite 5 Multifuel Stove from Be Modern is a good example of a budget-friendly Defra-approved stove that has all the features you require. It has a beautiful large glass viewing window that lets you watch the beautiful dance of flames, plus it's also able of burning wood and smokeless fuel.

The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is another affordable option which you can utilize in smoke-free areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove comes with a generous heat output of 5kw multi fuel stoves defra approved and comes with a base which stores logs to make it more compact for taller fireplace openings. The stove is equipped with an grate that can be multifuel, meaning you can burn wood as well as different types of smokeless fuels.