The Best Woodburners

Wood burners are known to lower blood pressure and help relax. What do you think of the tiny particles of soot released by them?

New stoves are designed to comply with the EcoDesign directive. You can enjoy a warm and cosy home without compromising on your environmental commitments.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge is a simple-looking wood burner that doesn't skimp on performance. It's a great option for those who live in smoke controlled areas as it comes with the Level 5 ClearSkies credentials, which means it can be used with dry and seasoned wood and approved solid fuels. The high output of heat makes it a good option for larger spaces and the huge fire glass provides a stunning view of your flames.

It features a contemporary steel body that allows it to be incorporated into traditional inglenooks and freestanding situations. It is equipped with an air wash system, which keeps the glass clear and helps prevent soot build-up. The stove is extremely seasonal efficiency, meaning that a high percentage of the heat produced is transferring into your home, rather than being lost to the chimney.

Wood burners have been the subject of many criticisms in recent years because it has been demonstrated that they cause microscopic sooty particles in the air known as PM2.5, which has been linked with heart and lung problems. However, newer models that are made to comply with the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to create these particles. These are only a small portion of the overall pollution produced by burning fossil fuels such as gas and coal, however there is no doubt that wood stoves are the main source of this pollution.

Selecting the appropriate outdoor Wood burner for outdoor wood burner your stove is crucial to ensure the best heating and combustion. There are a myriad of wood that can be used for burning, including eucalyptus, ash hazel, beech and hazel. Eucalyptus is quick-burning, but also offers plenty of heat, is a good choice. However, it needs to be well-seasoned. Beech is a great alternative, but it's hard to manage due to its thorns.

The Ekol Adept has been designed to cope with the upcoming changes in regulations that have been implemented and is Defra exempt and ClearSkies certified, which means that you can use it with approved fuels as long as you follow the guidelines. It is a heavy-duty, durable burner with a 10-year Body Warranty and a sturdy construction. Its heating performance is also impressive.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves are still very popular and despite the directive muddle that is surrounding them they're not going to disappear. In fact, some groups are calling for much tighter restrictions and even a ban on log burners, so it's worth taking a look at our guide to stove pollution and regulations prior to you go shopping for a new log fire or multifuel burner.

Arada Stoves is one company that is doing its part to keep woodburners popular. They have launched a widescreen version for their popular Holborn Multifuel/Wood Burning Stove. It's a DEFRA approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a huge door glass that provides an excellent flame picture and an airwash system to prevent soot from accumulating.

This stove is simple to use, and has an output of 4.9kW. The curving lines and classic style make it suitable for traditional and contemporary decor. The flat back design means that it can be fitted into shallower recesses and it's very easy to install a direct air system with this model to boost the efficiency further.

The stove also comes with an ash dump built-in that makes it simple to remove ashes and clean them frequently. This reduces the risk of dust and odours escaping the room. There are two kinds of flue adaptors according to the chimney type you have. It also comes with a wireless remote control.

While the debate continues about whether or not woodburning stoves are beneficial to your health, we can all agree that they provide a beautiful ambiences in our homes. It's important to consider the health consequences of indoor pollution and particulate matter. If you are installing a woodburner, it's recommended to shut the door when not interacting with the fire. You should also regularly clean the stove to ensure that the air as healthy as it can be.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

A woodburner provides a beautiful atmosphere to any room, it's not just relaxing to watch the flames flicker but it can also help reduce blood pressure. But there's not a lot of good news. Studies have shown that older stoves are dangerous due to the tiny particles of soot that could be absorbed into your respiratory system. New regulations have been enacted to ensure that log stoves are up to the highest standards. This will reduce creosote build-up, smoke leakage and, most importantly, harmful gases like carbon monoxide.

New woodburners must comply with a new safety standard. The Go Eco 5kW Plus is a multi-fuel stove that not just meets, but exceeds the new standards, but also exceeds them. It has a large, clear viewing window that offers a great flame view, and is maintained clean by an air wash system that is powerful. The stove boasts an impressive efficiency rating of 80. It's DEFRA exempt, meaning that it is able to be used in smoke controlled areas. It is also SIA Ecodesign-ready, which means it already meets European emission limits for wood-burning stoves which will come into effect in 2022.

As if that weren't enough, the stove comes with an air venting kit that is included making it simpler than ever to put it in place. It's a sturdy little unit constructed using high-quality steel. The finish is a classic matte black. It's easy to clean since the body has been sprayed with an enamel that repels dirt.

The clearSkies label on this stove indicates that it has been independently tested and confirmed to be eco-friendly and efficient. This goes above and over the minimum requirements laid out by Ecodesign. It's one of the few stoves we've reviewed that has the full five star clearSkies rating, so you can be sure that this woodburner is as great as it gets.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

A spirited Welsh brand, Chilli Penguin has become a big brand in the world of wood burners with a unique style that's not to be ignored. They specialise in small do-it-all multi-fuel stoves that have achieved cult status thanks to their low flue-draught requirements, stove tops with hotplates, integrated ovens, and a range of features and sizes. This 4.7kW model is a perfect example of their focus on brand, and also shows that they can still deliver the best quality product at a price that won't cost you a fortune. This DEFRA approved woodburner can be used in Smoke Control Areas and is fully in compliance with the current emission limit of 5g/hr. It also has ClearSkies level five credentials. It's the perfect option for those who don't know what the future direction of the directive is and want to be confident that their log burners are exempt from the smoke control regulations.