Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The most modern multi-fuel stoves are approved by defra and combine the latest technology in clean burning with traditional designs. Features include preheated airwash systems, secondary and tertiary combustion as well as the capability to burn wood or authorised smokeless fuels.

The UK government requires homes in Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorised fuels. Stove Supermarket stocks a variety of defra exempted stoves that comply with the regulations.

Clean Burning

Defra approved stoves have been subjected to rigorous tests in order to ensure that they produce low emissions. This allows you to use smokeless fuels within a smoke control zone. These stoves are often HETAS-approved and have ClearSkies ratings which means they comply with the strictest regulations for emissions.

The stoves are built with Clean Burn technology to ensure that wood is never cut off from its oxygen supply, which would otherwise cause it to smoulder and produce black smoke. This lets the stoves keep a low rate of combustion up until the all fuel is used up. It is common to discover that a defra exempt stove has an additional secondary airflow system that ensures that briquettes that are part-burnt and other solid fuels are burned in a controlled way which reduces harmful gases and particles.

You can pick from a wide range of modern and DEFRA Stoves installation traditional designs of multi-fuel stoves that are approved by the defra. These are perfect for installing in an existing fireplace chamber. These models are made by leading brands like 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 combustion systems that remove smoke particles before they can be drawn up the chimney.

If you reside in a smoke-control zone or not, a Defra-approved wood burner is the perfect addition to any home. They are ideal for use with both natural wood and smokeless solid fuel, and you can switch between them using your stove's reversible airflow control. This gives you total flexibility and versatility and allows you to enjoy your stove all year round.

To ensure compliance with the building regulations, a DEFRA recommended stoves exempt stove must be fitted by a licensed installer who can verify that the appliance is safe for use on a regular basis and adheres to the latest rules. We have a team of HETAS certified installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove correctly and safely, assuring you comply with government smoke emission regulations.

Low Emissions

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

If you reside in a city or large town - also referred to as an area that is smoke-free - you will require an DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels legally, and avoid upsetting your neighbours with nuisance smoke. DEFRA stoves have been developed to pass rigorous emissions tests and minimize their outputs. They are therefore more eco-friendly than previous models.

DEFRA multifuel stoves are more efficient and comply with environmental standards better than open fires or wood burners. This means that you can heat your room faster with less wood and emit fewer harmful gases into the atmosphere which reduces the carbon footprint of your home.

Make sure to look for the DEFRA stoves installation approved logo when shopping for a multifuel or wood burning stove. This will appear on the stove's specifications or title and is often followed by an "SE" that stands for Smoke Exempt. If you spot it, you can be sure that the stove has passed DEFRA's strict tests and is able to be burned in a smoke-control room using authorised fuels.

Many people believe that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove can only work with approved smokeless fuels like briquettes and firelogs. However, this isn't strictly correct. If you follow the instructions of the manufacturer and only burn approved fuels, you are able to burn any solid fuel in an approved DEFRA-approved stove, including wood that is seasoned.

You'll benefit the most from your DEFRA Multifuel Stove when you make use of only dry, seasoned, or seasoned wood with less than 20 percent. Wet wood can create excessive smoke, which could void the warranty. Mineral fuels that have a sulphur levels below 2% should be avoided in order to avoid dense deposits of ash.

Versatility

There are a variety of styles available to pick from. They are available in traditional designs that will fit into an existing fireplace or inglenook, to modern stoves that are perfect for homes that don't have a pre-installed surround. Many Defra approved multi fuel stoves also come with the option of adding an grate that can be multi fuel, meaning that you can use wood and smokeless coal in addition to logs giving you more options for heating. However if you intend to use the stove for slumber heating (overnight) then a Defra approved wood burner isn't suitable since it requires a continuous supply of air.

Convenience

If you reside in a smoke-free area then a Defra Approved multi fuel stove is an absolute must-have. These stoves permit you to burn smokeless fuel or wood and are designed to allow this to happen without releasing harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. A Defra-approved stove will help you adhere to local laws and avoid costly penalties.

Defra approved stoves utilize the most advanced combustion technology to burn cleanly wood and other authorised solid fuels. This is accomplished by introducing just the right amount air into the firebox, which prevents fuel from being depleted of oxygen. This prevents combustibles that are part-burned like ash and soot from going up the chimney and then into the room. This means that you're less likely to have blocked chimneys, and that's good news for the environment too.

Here at Stove World UK we're proud to offer a range of DEFRA exempt wood burning and multi fuel stoves from the top brands. The stoves we offer are available in a variety of designs, from the traditional to the modern. We also have a selection of flue sizes. This means you can choose the right model that will fit your needs and your budget.

The FLARE Collection Ignite 5 Multifuel Stove by Be Modern is a good example of a low-cost Defra-approved stove that has all the features you require. It comes with a panoramic glass viewing area to enjoy the mesmerising dancing of flames. It also has the ability to burn wood and smokeless fuel.

The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is another option at a low cost that can be used in smoke-free areas. It is a powerful 5kW heating capacity and also the added benefit of being able to be utilized with log store bases to provide an even smaller design that is ideal to fit into taller fireplace openings. The stove is equipped with an grate that can be multifuel, meaning you can burn wood as well as various smokeless fuels.