Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The latest defra certified multi fuel stoves combine the most advanced clean burning technology with larger viewing areas and traditional designs. Features include preheated airwash systems secondary and tertiary combustibles, plus the capability to burn wood or approved smokeless fuels.

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

Clean Burning

Defra approved stoves are subjected tests in order to ensure that they produce low emissions. This permits you to legally burn smokeless fuels within a smoke control zone. A majority of these stoves are also HETAS approved and come with a clearSkies certification rating that means they meet the strictest emission regulations.

The stoves are designed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood is not cut off from oxygen, which could cause it to smolder or create black smoke. This permits the stove to maintain a low amount of combustion until the fuel has been consumed. You'll often find that a defra exempt stove has an additional secondary airflow system to ensure that part-burnt briquettes and other solid fuels are burned in a controlled way that reduces harmful gases and particulates.

You'll be able to purchase a wide range of different styles of defra approved multi fuel stoves, which include various contemporary and traditional designs available. They are perfect for installation into an existing fireplace chamber or inglenook. A lot of these models are made by the top brands like Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and are equipped with the latest technology in clean burning stoves. These models offer high heating efficiency, secondary and tertiary burners that eliminate smoke particles prior to being dragged up the chimney.

No matter if you're in a smoke-control area or not, a Defra-approved wood burner is a great for any home. These stoves are suitable for use with natural wood and smokeless solid fuel and you can easily change between the two using the reversible airflow control on your stove. This gives you complete flexibility and versatility and means you'll be able to use your stove all year round.

To meet the building codes, a defra exempt stove is required to be installed by a certified installer. The installer can confirm that the appliance meets the latest regulations and is suitable for use on a regular basis. At Choice Stoves, we have a team of HETAS certified installers who will install your new stove safely and correctly, ensuring that you're in compliance with the federal 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 agriculture, food, and other natural issues. Smoke control is one of the most important areas they manage. This includes the ban of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas.

If you live in a large or a city town - also referred to as a smoke controlled area - you'll require an DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels legally and keep your neighbors from being disturbed by nuisance smoke. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass strict emissions tests and minimise their output, making them more environmentally more eco-friendly than older models.

DEFRA multifuels stoves are more efficient and conform to the environmental standards more 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 atmosphere which reduces the carbon footprint of your home.

Look for the DEFRA-approved logo when shopping for wood burning or multifuel stove. This will be displayed in the title of the stove or specification. It will usually be followed by a 'SE', which means Smoke Exempt. If you see it then you know that the stove has passed defra compliant Stoves uk's rigorous tests and is able to be burned in a smoke-control zone using authorised fuels.

Many people believe that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove will only be able to be used with approved smokeless fuels like firelogs and briquettes. However, this isn't strictly correct. In reality, as long as you burn approved fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe operation, you can burn most solid fuels in the DEFRA approved stove, which includes seasoned hardwood.

You will benefit the most from your DEFRA Multifuel Stove when you make use of only dry, seasoned, or seasoned wood with an average moisture content of less than 20%. Using wet wood will create excessive smoke and could end your warranty. Mineral fuels with a sulfur levels below 2% should also be avoided in order to avoid dense deposits of ash.

Versatility

There's a broad range of styles to pick from, ranging from traditional designs that are perfect for an existing fireplace or inglenook to contemporary stoves that work well in homes without a pre-installed fire surround. Multi fuel stoves that are DEFRA approved energy-efficient stoves approved can be equipped with a multi fuel grate permitting you to burn logs and smokeless coal. This gives you more heating options. If you plan to use your stove for slumber-burning (overnight) then it is recommended that you use a Defra approved wood burner isn't the best choice as it needs a constant supply of air.

Convenience

If you live in a smoke-control area and you live in a smoke-control area, a Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove is a necessity. These stoves allow you to burn smokeless fuel or wood and they are designed to make this happen without releasing any harmful pollutants into the air. A Defra-approved stove will help you adhere to local laws and prevent costly fines.

Defra approved stoves employ the latest combustion technology to cleanly burn wood and other solid fuels. This is accomplished by introducing the right amount of air into the firebox, thus preventing fuel from being starved for oxygen. This stops combustibles that aren't fully burned, such as soot and ash from being blown through the chimney and DEFRA compliant stoves UK into the room. This reduces the chance of a blocked fireplace. It is also beneficial for the environment.

Stove World UK is proud to offer a variety of DEFRA-exempt wood burning stoves and multi fuel stoves made by top brands. We have all styles from traditional to modern designs and all of our stoves are available with a choice of flue sizes. You can choose the model that is most suitable for your budget and home.

The FLARE Collection by Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is a good example of an affordable Defra approved stove that comes with all the features you want. It features a stunning panoramic glass viewing window to enjoy the mesmerising flames dancing, and it's also able of burning wood and smokeless fuel.

The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove is another great affordable option that can be used in smoke controlled areas. It has a generous 5kW of heat output, and the added benefit of being able to be used with a log store base to give you an even smaller design that is ideal to fit into larger fireplace openings. This stove is equipped with a multifuel grate, so you can burn wood as well as different types of smokeless fuels.