Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The latest defra certified multi fuel stoves combine the most advanced clean burning technology with extended viewing areas and traditional designs. They include preheated-airwash systems, third-level combustion and secondary, as well as the capability to burn wood or smokeless fuels.

The UK government requires homes in Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorized fuels. Stove Supermarket stocks a variety of exempted stoves defra that are compliant with the regulations.

Clean Burning

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

These stoves are constructed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood isn't removed from oxygen, which could cause it to smolder or produce black smoke. This lets the stove keep a steady low amount of combustion until the fuel is used up. You'll typically discover that a defra exempt stove comes with a secondary airflow system that ensures that briquettes that are part-burnt and other solid fuel are burned in a controlled way, which helps reduce harmful gases and particulates.

You can pick from a range of contemporary and traditional designs of multi-fuel stoves that are defra-approved. These stoves are ideal for installation in an existing fireplace or inglenook. A lot of these models are produced by leading brands such as Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and feature the latest technology in clean burning stoves. They offer high heating efficiency as well as secondary and tertiary combustion systems that remove smoke particles prior to being drawn up the chimney.

If you reside in an area that is smoke-free or not, a Defra-approved log burner is the perfect for any home. They can be used with natural wood or smokeless solid fuel. You can easily switch between them using the reversible control feature of your stove. This allows you to have complete flexibility and versatility and means you'll be able to use your stove all year long.

To be compliant with the building regulations, a DEFRA exempt stove must be installed by a licensed installer who can ensure that the appliance is safe for use on a regular basis and adheres to the most recent regulations. At Choice Stoves, we have a team of HETAS certified installers who can install your new stove in a safe manner and correctly, ensuring that you're in compliance with the federal smoke emission regulations.

Low Emissions

The UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs handles regulations and policies regarding the natural environment, agriculture, food issues, and more. Smoke control is among the major areas they supervise. This includes the ban of dark smoke coming from chimneys within urban areas.

If you live in a large or city town - also called an area that is smoke-free - you'll need an DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels in a legal manner and keep your neighbors from being disturbed by noisy smoke. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass rigorous emissions tests and reduce their output, making them more environmentally friendly than older models.

DEFRA stoves ratings and reviews 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 less harmful gases into the atmosphere which reduces the carbon footprint of your home.

If you are shopping for a multifuel or wood burning stove, look out for the DEFRA approved logo. It will be visible on the stove's specifications or name and is usually followed by an "SE" that stands for Smoke Exempt. If you notice this then you can be sure that the stove passed the stringent DEFRA tests and can be used in a smoke control area when burning authorised fuels.

Many people think that a DEFRA approved multi-fuel stove will only work with smokeless fuels that are approved, like firelogs and briquettes. However, this is not strictly correct. In reality it is true that as long as you only burn fuels that are approved for burning in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's guidelines for safe operation, then you can burn most solid fuels in a DEFRA approved stove, which includes seasoned hardwood.

You'll get the most value from your DEFRA Multifuel Stove if make use of dry and seasoned wood with an average moisture content of less than 20%. Wet wood can create excessive smoke, which could end the warranty. Mineral fuels that have a sulphur level below 2% should also be avoided to avoid the formation of excessively dense deposits of ash.

Versatility

There are many styles to choose from. These range from traditional designs which will fit in an existing fireplace or inglenook to contemporary stoves which are perfect for homes that don't have a pre-installed surround. A lot of Defra approved multi fuel stoves come with the option of incorporating multi fuel grates, which means that you can use charcoal and wood in addition to logs, giving you more options for heating. If you plan to use the stove for slumber heating (overnight) then it is recommended that you use a Defra approved wood burner isn't the best DEFRA stoves choice because it requires a constant supply of air.

Convenience

If you reside in a smoke control area, then a DEFRA certified stoves Approved multi fuel stove is an absolute must-have. These stoves allow you to burn smokeless or wood and are designed to make this happen without releasing any harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. A Defra-approved stove will help you comply with local laws and avoid costly fines.

Defra-approved stoves utilize the most advanced technology for combustion to burn wood and other solid fuels in a safe way. This is achieved by delivering just the right amount air into the firebox, thus preventing fuel from being starved for oxygen. This stops combustibles which have not been completely burned, like soot and ash from blowing up the chimney into the room. This means that you're less likely to experience a blocked chimney and it's good news for the environment as well.

Here at Stove World UK we're proud to offer a variety of DEFRA exempt wood burning and multi fuel stoves from Top defra stoves brands. We've got everything from traditional to modern designs, and all of our stoves are available with a choice of flue sizes. This way, you'll be able to find the perfect model that will fit your needs and your budget.

The FLARE Collection by Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is an excellent example of a budget Defra approved stove that delivers all the features you need. It has a beautiful wide-viewing glass window to take in the captivating flames dancing, and it's also able of burning wood and smokeless fuel.

The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is another option at a low cost which you can utilize in smoke-controlled areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove comes with a generous heat output of 5kW and can be used with a base which stores logs to make it more compact for fireplaces with higher openings. The stove also comes with a multi-fuel grate, so you can use a variety of smokeless fuels and wood to broaden your heating options.