Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

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

The UK government requires homes in Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorized fuels. Stove Supermarket has a range exempted stoves defra that are compliant to the regulations.

Clean Burning

Defra approved multi fuel stoves have passed strict tests to ensure they emit a low amount of emissions, allowing you to use smokeless fuels in an area of smoke control. These stoves are typically HETAS-approved and come with a clearSkies rating, which means they meet the strictest emission regulations.

The stoves are designed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood is never separated from oxygen, which would cause it to smoulder or produce black smoke. This allows the stoves to maintain a low degree of combustion until the total amount of fuel is consumed. You'll often find that a defra exempt stove comes with a secondary airflow system to ensure that briquettes with a part-burning process and other solid fuel are burned in a controlled manner which reduces harmful gases and particles.

You can pick from a wide range of modern and traditional designs of multi-fuel stoves, which are defra-approved. These are perfect for installing in an existing fireplace chamber. These models are manufactured by the top brands such as Arada, Stovax and Burley and come with the latest technology of clean burning stoves. They offer high heating efficiency and secondary and tertiary combustion systems that eliminate smoke particles before they are drawn up the chimney.

No matter if you're in a smoke-control zone or not, a Defra-approved log burner is a great for any home. These stoves can be operated with natural wood or smokeless solid fuel. You can easily switch between the two by using the reversible control feature of your stove. This provides flexibility and versatility, and allows you to use your stove all the year.

To be compliant with the building codes, DEFRA regulations stoves a defra exempt stove is required to be installed by a certified installer. The installer can confirm that the appliance complies with current regulations and is suitable for use on a regular basis. We have a team of HETAS certified installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove correctly and safely, ensuring you comply with government smoke emission regulations.

Low Emissions

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the UK government is accountable for policies and regulations relating to agriculture, food, and other natural issues. Smoke control is among the main areas they oversee. This includes the restriction of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas.

If you live in a large or a city town - also called an area that is smoke-free - you'll require an DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels legally, and be sure to not disturb your neighbors with nuisance smoke. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass strict emissions tests and reduce their outputs which makes them more eco green than the older models.

DEFRA multifuel stoves are more efficient and comply with environmental standards better than open fires or wood burners. This means that you can get your room heated faster by using less wood and emit fewer harmful gases into the air, thereby reducing your carbon footprint.

Make sure to look for the DEFRA approved logo when shopping for a multifuel or wood burning stove. This will appear in the title of the stove or specification and will often be followed by a 'SE' which means Smoke Exempt. If you find this, then you can be confident that the stove has passed the rigorous DEFRA requirements stoves tests and can be used in a smoke control zone in the event of burning approved fuels.

Many people believe that a multi-fuel stove that has been approved by DEFRA can only be used with smokeless fuels, such as firelogs or briquettes. This isn't the case at all. In reality, as long as you burn approved fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's guidelines for safe operation, you can burn most solid fuels in a DEFRA approved stove, which includes seasoned hardwood.

To get the most results from your DEFRA regulations stoves - internet - multifuel stove, you need to ensure that you only use dry, seasoned wood with a an average moisture content of 20%. Using wet wood will create excessive smoke and could end your warranty. Similarly, mineral fuels should have a sulphur level below 2% to avoid excessively thick ash deposits.

Versatility

There are many styles to pick from. They include traditional designs that will fit in an existing fireplace or inglenook to modern stoves that are perfect for homes that don't have an already installed surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved are equipped with a multi fuel grate permitting you to burn smokeless coal and logs. This provides you with additional heating options. But if you are planning to make use of your stove for slumber burning (overnight) then you should choose a Defra approved wood burner is not suitable because it requires a constant supply of air.

Convenience

If you reside in a smoke-free area, then a Defra Approved multi fuel stove is essential. These stoves are designed to let the burning of wood and smokeless fuels without releasing harmful pollutants into the air. A Defra approved stove will help you stay compliant with local laws and avoid expensive penalties.

Defra-approved stoves use the most advanced combustion technology to burn wood and other solid fuels in a safe way. They achieve this by delivering the right amount of air into the firebox to stop fuel being starved of oxygen. This stops part-burned combustibles like ash and soot from going through the chimney and into the room. This will reduce the likelihood of a blocked fireplace. It is also good for DEFRA Regulations stoves the environment.

Stove World UK is proud to offer a variety of DEFRA-exempt wood burning stoves, as well as multi fuel stoves by leading brands. We have everything from traditional to contemporary designs and all of our stoves are available with a choice of flue sizes. This way, you can find the perfect model to fit your home and your budget.

The FLARE Collection Ignite Multifuel Stove by Be Modern is a good example of a low-cost stove that is Defra-approved, and comes with all the features you want. It comes with a panoramic glass viewing area to enjoy the captivating dance of flames. It can also burn smokeless and wood.

The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove is another affordable option that can be used in smoke-controlled areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove comes with a generous output of 5kW in terms of heat and can be used with a base that stores logs to make it compact for taller fireplace openings. This stove also has a multi-fuel grate so you can use a variety of smokeless fuels as well as wood if you want to broaden your heating options.