Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The most modern multi-fuel stoves are approved by DEFRA stoves ratings and reviews and blend the most advanced technology in clean burning with traditional designs. The features include airwash systems that are preheated, secondary and tertiary combustion, plus the ability 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 has a range defra exempted stoves that comply to the regulations.

Clean Burning

Defra approved multi fuel stoves have passed strict tests to ensure they emit a low amount of emissions which allows you to burn authorised smokeless fuels in an area of smoke control. Many of these stoves also HETAS approved and have an approval rating of clearSkies which means they comply with the strictest emission regulations.

They are constructed with Clean Burn technology to ensure that wood will never be cut off from its oxygen supply, which could cause it to smolder and release black smoke. This permits the stoves to maintain a low degree of combustion up until the all fuel is used up. A defra-exempt stove will often include a secondary airflow system that ensures that solid fuel and briquettes burn in a controlled manner, reducing harmful gases and particles.

You can buy an array of various styles of defra certified multi fuel stoves, with numerous contemporary and traditional designs to choose from. These are ideal for installing into an existing fireplace chamber or inglenook. These models are manufactured by top brands such as Arada, Stovax and Burley and come with the latest clean burning stove technologies. These models feature high efficiency in heating, secondary and tertiary burning systems which eliminate smoke particles prior to being drawn up the chimney.

No matter if you reside in a zone of smoke control or not, the Defra approved log burner can be the ideal addition to your home. These stoves can be used with either natural wood or smokeless solid fuel. You can easily switch between the two by using the reversible control feature 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 qualified installer. This installer can verify that the appliance complies with current regulations and is suitable for use on a regular basis. We have a team HETAS certified installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove correctly and safely, making sure 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 policies and regulations relating to food, agriculture and other natural concerns. One of the key areas they supervise is smoke control, which prohibits the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exemptions).

If you live in a large or city town - also called a smoke controlled area - you'll require a DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels legally, and avoid upsetting your neighbours with fumes that cause nuisance to others. DEFRA stoves have been designed to pass rigorous tests for emissions and reduce their output. They are therefore more sustainable than older models.

DEFRA multifuels stoves are more efficient and meet the environmental standards more 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 air and reduce your carbon footprint.

When shopping for a multifuel or wood burning stove, make sure you look for the DEFRA approved logo. It is usually displayed on the stove's specifications or the title, and is often followed by the letter "SE" that stands for Smoke Exempt. If you notice this and you are sure that the stove been able to pass the stringent DEFRA tests and is suitable for use in a smoke control area in the event of burning approved fuels.

Many people believe that a multi-fuel stove that has been approved by DEFRA approved British stoves (just click for source) can only be used with smokeless fuels like brquettes or firelogs. This isn't entirely true. In reality so long as you only burn authorised fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's guidelines for safe operation, you can burn the majority of solid fuels in the DEFRA approved stove, which includes seasoned hardwood.

To get the most value out of your DEFRA multifuel stove, you'll have to ensure that you only use dry, seasoned wood with a a moisture content below 20%. Wet wood may cause excessive smoke, which can end the warranty. Similarly, mineral fuels should have a sulphur level below 2% to avoid excessively thick ash deposits.

Versatility

There is a wide selection of styles to pick from that range from traditional designs that will fit perfectly into the existing fireplace chamber or inglenook, to contemporary stoves that are perfect for homes that don't have a pre-installed fire surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved can be equipped with a multi fuel grate, which allows you to burn smokeless coal and logs. This gives you more options for heating. If you plan to use your stove as an slumber burner (overnight), a Defra-approved wood burner is not suitable since it requires a constant air supply.

Convenience

If you live in a smoke control area, then a Defra Approved multi fuel stove is an absolute must-have. These stoves let you burn wood or smokeless fuel and are designed to allow this to happen without releasing harmful pollutants into the air. A Defra approved stove will ensure you are in compliance with local laws and avoid expensive penalties.

Defra approved stoves employ the latest combustion technology to efficiently burn wood and other solid fuels. They accomplish this by delivering the right amount of air into the firebox to prevent fuel being starved of oxygen. This stops part-burned combustibles like soot and ash from traveling up the chimney and then into the room. This means you're less likely to experience a blocked chimney and it's an environmental benefit too.

Here at Stove World UK we're proud to offer a range of DEFRA exempt wood burning and multi fuel stoves from top brands. We've got everything from traditional to modern designs, and all of our stoves come with a range of flue sizes. You can choose the model that is most suitable for your needs and budget.

The FLARE Collection Ignite 5 Multifuel Stove by Be Modern is a good example of a budget-friendly stove that is Defra-approved, and comes with all the features you want. It features a stunning panoramic glass viewing window to take in the captivating dance of flames, and it can also burn wood and smokeless fuel.

The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is a similar stove at a reasonable price that can be used in smoke-controlled areas. It is a powerful 5kW heat output and the added benefit of being able to be utilized with a log store base to give you an even smaller design that is ideal to fit into taller fireplace openings. The stove has a multifuel grate, so you can burn wood and different types of smokeless fuels.