Defra Wood Stoves

If you live in a region that has smoke control you'll need a DEFRA-approved wood stove. These stoves can offer a large amount of heat, flames and light while releasing hardly any smoke.

Leading manufacturers like Arada, Parkray and Stovax have developed a selection of traditional Defra stoves that are equipped with the latest technology for clean burning. These stoves are capable of burning many different types of fuels including authorised smokeless coal.

Efficient Combustion

The wood stoves from Defra utilize the most modern technology for combustion to ensure clean and efficient burning. This is achieved by ensuring the fire does not run out of oxygen. This means that any partially burned burning combustibles which aren't completely burned will not be able to escape the chimney and into the air, where they could cause pollution.

These approved wood stoves from Defra are more suitable for your chimney and flue because they generate less smoke. This helps keep them cleaner for a longer period of time, reducing maintenance costs and improving the performance of your stove.

Additionally, Defra wood stoves are ideal for those living in UK Smoke Control Areas. They allow you to burn authorised smokeless fuels and wood without breaking the law. There are a variety of sizes and outputs available to suit different homes, so you will be able to find the ideal Defra approved wood stove for your home.

It's important to keep in mind that only Defra approved stoves should be used in smoke-controlled areas as they have been approved to burn authorised fuels and wood. You could be fined if use non-approved fuels in your defra approved Contemporary Stoves-approved stove.

If you're in search of the most efficient Defra approved stove look no further than the Stovax ST2. This wood-burning stove is Defra approved and boasts a dazzling ClearSkies score and energy rating of A+. It has been made with efficiency in mind, with an internal air to fuel ratio of 1:1 and a low smoke emissions rate of 0.26g/h.

This stove is not only compliant with DEFRA emissions standards, but it has also been independently tested to the strict SIA Ecodesign Ready Standard and can be used within smoke-controlled areas. SIA Ecodesign Ready stoves are designed to reduce emissions and are 66 percent more efficient than older stoves and open fires.

The most efficient Defra approved stoves to use are made of dry, hard, untreated wood that has 20% moisture percent or less. This will not only help ensure that the stove functions efficiently, but it will also create less smoke and improve its heating capacity.

Reduced Emissions

Many of the Defra stoves that we sell are certified as Ecodesign Ready. This means they have been approved by the EU to be as efficient and as clean burning as possible. The Ecodesign regulations set higher standards for efficiency and emissions than the federal government's "clearSkies" scheme.

The main advantage of a Defra approved stove is that it will produce significantly less smoke than a non-certified stove. The reason for this is because they are designed to ensure constant flow of air to the fire. This is accomplished by having a secondary and occasionally even tertiary air intake. This stops the stove from being starved of air during the combustion process and therefore reduces the amount of black smoke that it releases.

Modern stoves also produce less harmful particulate pollution than older models. This is crucial because particulate pollutants can enter the bloodstream. They then travel through the body before settling in the lungs or heart. This can cause serious health issues, and possibly premature death.

The EU wants to reduce pollution from all sources, despite fact that the latest models emit less harmful pollutant. This is because it has been associated with a variety of health issues, including asthma and other respiratory ailments.

The government has released an Environment Plan draft to help meet the new air quality goals. The plan aims to cut average PM 2.5 concentrations in the UK to 10 micrograms per cubic metre by 2040. This will require a significant reduction in emissions from domestic fuels like wood burners.

To accomplish this the goal, it will be harder to purchase and install stoves that aren't certified in smoke control zones. Stoves not certified by local authorities can be penalized up to PS1,000 per hour of smoke emissions. If you live in an area where smoke is controlled, it's crucial to purchase a DEFRA-approved cooking appliance.

We have a range of Defra stoves available which includes the Classic 5 clean burn multi-fuel stove, which starts at PS420. All of stoves are suitable for smoke-controlled areas and are available in various designs.

Smoke Exempt

A DEFRA stove is an engineered wood burner that has passed a series rigorous tests and exams to ensure it abides by the Department of Environment's regulations. They are designed to make use of fuel more efficiently by reducing harmful pollutants.

If you live in a smoke controlled area then the use of a DEFRA approved stove is essential. You can use approved fuels such as multifuels and wood, which are restricted if you're not using a DEFRA approved stove. Stoves that have been DEFRA approved can be called SE stoves (smoke-exempt) and will display the SE logo in their name or on their specifications.

The Defra logo indicates that the stove has been subjected to independent testing and has been confirmed to be able of burning wood in a smoke-control zone without producing nuisance fumes. It's a good indication that the manufacturer went over the rules.

Certain stoves have been given a top air control adjusted to ensure that it can't be closed all the way. Close the air supply of the log burner to prevent it from burning and releasing black smoke.

Stoves that are recommended DEFRA stoves approved also typically allow you to use a 5" flue liner with them when burning wood, however stoves that are not DEFRA approved require a 6" liner, which is too large for a lot of UK chimneys.

Another reason to consider a Defra wood burning stove is that they are greener than older models of woodburners or open fires. The latest stoves made by top manufacturers such as Arada, Burley Parkray, and Stovax have secondary and tertiary systems that cut down on emissions. This helps to reduce the carbon footprint of their customers.

Alongside providing a wide range of advantages, Defra stoves are available in a wide selection of styles that will work with your home. Some are more impressive than others, for instance the Arizona A08E woodburner with its large heat output and large glass viewing window, while others are more subtle such as the minimalist Farringdon stove by Aarrow. You can even have a DEFRA stove installed in a recess like the Aarrow I400 cassette stove to give an elegant, clean look to your living room.

EPA Certification

EPA certified stoves are built to meet or exceed emission levels required by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They have been tested to make sure that they do not release of pollutants released into the atmosphere. They also produce more warmth and use less wood. These benefits make EPA certified stoves an excellent option for those who want to save money on fuel while enjoying the warm, cozy sensation of burning wood.

Stoves that have been EPA certified may be able to use smaller chimneys and can help you save on installation costs. This is because they are engineered to be more efficient than other stoves. This efficiency also increases your heating capacity and save you money on fuel costs over time.

The EPA certification requires that stoves be tested according to strict rules and regulations set by the government. It also helps manufacturers maintain high standards of quality, and assures that their products are safe for consumers. Stoves that have been EPA certified must emit very low levels of nitrous dioxide and particulates, meaning they won't emit harmful gases into the air. This is a huge benefit to homeowners who live in areas that have smoke-control regulations.

If you reside in a smoke-free area, you are only able to burn certain kinds of fuels in your stove. Defra approved stoves have been modified to allow the burning of a variety of different types of fuels, including smokeless fuels. These fuels are typically briquettes or other dry, readily-available substances that do not generate excessive amounts of smoke.

When you buy a defra exempt stove, it will usually come with a special top air vent that restricts the extent to which the stove can be deprived of oxygen during combustion. This is because too little oxygen can cause the stove to smoke and emit black smoke into your home. The stoves that are exempt from Defra have a feature that will prevent you from closing the top air vent completely.

Defra stoves are becoming more popular due to their capability to provide a warm and comfortable home while reducing the amount of smoke that is in the air. They are easy to install and are able to be used in homes with standard chimney systems so long as they are fitted with a 6" liner.