Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

There's a wide selection of defra-exempt multi fuel stoves to suit any home. Defra approved stoves comply with government regulations and are engineered to burn fuel efficiently with low emissions.

This is especially important especially if you reside in a smoke control area. Even if you do not have a smoke control area, it is important to know that a Defra Stove is more beneficial for DEFRA Regulations Stoves your chimney and your neighbours.

Defra Approved

You may have noticed across our website that a few of our wood-burning stoves are listed as being DEFRA exempt or DEFRA approved. These terms may seem like words to the average homeowner, but they are not.

DEFRA is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. They are accountable for policies and regulations relating to food, agriculture, and the environment. Defra approved products have gone through rigorous tests to ensure that they meet the strict guidelines of the government for smoke emissions during operation. They are additionally designed to burn authorized fuels like wood and coal more efficiently, which means that they produce far fewer pollutants.

This is a good thing for those who live in a Smoke Control Area since the law currently bans the release of smoke within these areas unless you use a DEFRA approved stove and a fuel that is authorised. In the past, it was possible to install a non Defra approved wood stove in a Smoke Control Area, as long that you used only authorized fuels. As of January 2022, the law will be changed and stoves that are not approved aren't allowed to be used unless equipped with a secondary and tertiary system that can reduce their productions of particulate, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and organic gaseous substances.

Our Defra approved ranges are equipped with a mechanism that prevents you from closing the top air vent completely. This could result in the fire to smolder and release smoke into your home. Instead, these stoves come with an adjustable air supply that will allow you to open the top vent a little while still maintaining an efficient and safe burn.

A stove that is approved by Defra can be equipped with a 5-inch chimney liner. This is crucial as there are many construction regulations that require you need an elongated chimney with at least 5 inches of diameter.

Smoke Control Areas

If you reside in a smoke-control area, you'll need a Defra-approved stove to use wood legally within your home. DEFRA has examined these stoves to make sure they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions required in smoke control zones. On the Defra website, you can see a list of areas which require a stove that has been approved by DEFRA.

Multifuel stoves and Defra exempt stoves

A Defra approved wood stove, also called a DEFRA stoves disadvantages Multi Fuel or Wood Burning Stove that has passed a strict test designed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs. The UK government agency responsible to protect our natural environment, promoting the food and farming industries, and ensuring a vibrant rural economic. The tests that DEFRA registered stoves Approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance only produces minimal levels of smoke and grit when it is operating.

A lot of the Defra Exempt stoves we stock at Stove Supermarket are multi fuel stoves that allow you to burn approved smokeless fuels and seasoned wood. These stoves are also known as Defra stoves, Defra approved wooden burners and are abbreviated SE.

In contrast to older stoves that are not suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas, the latest Defra multi fuel and woodburning stoves feature secondary and tertiary air systems in order to ensure that the wood is completely burned prior to exiting the chimney. This is a more efficient procedure than leaving a fire on the stove to burn for long periods and reduces the amount of smoke that could be emitted.

If you reside in an area that is a Smoke Control Area, or considering moving into one, then a Defra exempt stove is the best choice for your property. It's not just more sustainable and efficient, but it also helps in reducing the nuisance smoke that could upset your neighbors.

You are still able to use an open fire, barbecues or a pizza oven in your garden. However excessive or toxic smoke could be considered a nuisance, and you could be fined. You are also not permitted to use damp, wet or rotting wood, or other fuels in an open fire or stove inside an area designated as a Smoke Control Area.

Burning Other Fuels Other Than Petroleum

Defra Approved stoves are designed to burn a variety of fuels, including wood. They burn wood with such efficiency that they are in compliance with the strict regulations of the government regarding emissions in smoke control areas. They can be used in any smoke control area as long as they are burning approved fuels such as logs, briquettes and pellets. Stoves that are Defra Approved are usually identified with the a 'SE' logo which stands for Smoke Exempt.

A stove that is approved by Defra differs from a standard multifuel stove due to its secondary air vents that pre-heat air prior to entering the firebox. The pre-heated air helps ensure that all the fuel is ignited and burned, which results in an efficient combustion process. This also prevents the build-up of soot that can block the chimney. The stoves of Defra also come with internal baffle plates that help to regulate the flames and ensure evenly distributed heat distribution.

Defra could impose heavy penalties on anyone who uses a non-Defra approved appliance in areas that are smoke-free. To avoid being prosecuted by Defra you should purchase and make use of a DEFRA approved stove that has been tested to the government's strict requirements.

DEFRA stoves are also known as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with most types of fuel, but they are best suited to wood that is soft and dry. The air vents aren't closed completely, so there is always oxygen to aid in pure combustion.

This technology is not only compliant with the current standards for air quality, but also the upcoming Ecodesign requirements which will come into effect in 2022. Stovax stoves that burn wood and multifuel will be marked with the SIA Ecodesign Ready label, which means they are compliant with the new emission standards that are more stringent. These new standards are being introduced as part of the ongoing efforts by the government to keep the country's air clean and healthy.

Installation

If you live in a smoke-free zone then a Defra exempt multi fuel stove will help you comply with the rules. These wood burning and multi fuel stoves have been tested by independent experts to ensure that they comply with the strict standards for smoke emissions required in a Smoke control zone. These appliances can be used to burn wood or other authorized fuels, such as coal, without concern about the amount of smoke they emit.

Stoves that are DEFRA approved can reduce smoke levels by using advanced combustion technology that creates less smokiness. They employ a second stage of combustion, which burns the waste products that were burned in the first stage. This makes them cleaner and more efficient. In addition to reducing emissions the stoves also lessen the amount of soot that builds up in the chimney and flue.

This is an excellent option especially if you live in a smoke controlled zone as it means you can enjoy a real fire more often and for longer, with the additional benefit of lower energy bills. These wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves are good for the environment as they produce less pollution. They can also be used to burn more fuel than other stoves.

The majority of stoves can be transformed into DEFRA exempt using a simple manufacturer supplied kit. This kit changes the air vents of the stove so that they are not closed at night. This is referred to as slumbering and it allows part-burned combustibles and flammables to escape into the air instead of going up the chimney where they could hinder the flue. DEFRA approved stoves do not slumber and are therefore much better for the environment and multi fuel stove defra approved are less likely to block the chimney.

It is recommended that you have a HETAS registered installer or Building Control officer install your DEFRA approved appliance to get the most out of it. You'll be able to rest in mind knowing that your installation was done in accordance with the correct specifications and that it is compliant with latest regulations. It also helps protect your warranty since the installer can self-certify their own work.