Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The most recent DEFRA certified stoves-approved multi fuel stoves incorporate the latest clean burning technology with expanded viewing areas as well as 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 households within Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorised fuels. Stove Supermarket offers a range of defra exempt stoves that comply with the regulations.

Clean Burning

Defra approved stoves are subjected to strict tests in order to ensure that they generate low emissions. This allows you to use smokeless fuels in a smoke-free zone. Many of these stoves are also HETAS approved and come with an approval rating of clearSkies that means they meet the most stringent emissions regulations.

The stoves are built with Clean Burn technology to ensure that wood is never removed from its oxygen supply, which would otherwise cause it to smolder and produce black smoke. This lets the stoves maintain a low level of combustion until the total amount of fuel is consumed. You'll typically see that a defra-exempt stove has an additional secondary airflow system that ensures that part-burnt briquettes and other solid fuels are burned in a controlled manner which reduces harmful gases and particles.

You can choose from a variety of contemporary and traditional designs of multi-fuel stoves, which are defra-approved. These stoves are ideal for installation in an existing fireplace chamber. These models are manufactured by top brands such as Arada, Stovax and Burley and come with the latest technology for clean burning stoves. They provide high heating efficiency and secondary and tertiary combustible systems to eliminate smoke particles prior to being drawn up the chimney.

Whether you live in a zone of smoke control or not, the Defra approved log burner is the perfect addition to your home. These stoves are suitable for use with both natural wood and smokeless solid fuel, and you can easily change between the two using your stove's reversible airflow control. This gives you total flexibility and Defra Exempt Stoves versatility. This allows you to use your stove all year round.

To ensure compliance with the building regulations, a DEFRA exempt stove must be installed by a licensed installer who can confirm that the appliance is suitable for regular use and follows the most recent rules. At Choice Stoves, we have a team of HETAS approved installers who can install your new stove safely and correctly, ensuring that you're in compliance with the federal smoke emission regulations.

Low Emissions

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 issues. One of the main areas they manage is smoke control, which prohibits the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exceptions).

If you reside in a large or a city town - also known as an area that is smoke-free - you will require a DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels legally, and avoid upsetting your neighbours with nuisance smoke. DEFRA stoves have been designed to pass rigorous tests for emissions and reduce their output. They are also more eco-friendly than previous models.

As well as complying with environmental standards, DEFRA multifuel stoves are usually more efficient than conventional wood burners and open fires. This means you can get your room heated faster by using less wood and emit less harmful gases into the atmosphere which reduces your carbon footprint.

If you are shopping for a multifuel or wood burning stove, make sure you look for the DEFRA approved logo. It will be visible on the stove's specifications or the title, and is often followed by an 'SE' which stands for Smoke Exempt. If you see it then you know that the stove has passed DEFRA's strict tests and can be burned in a smoke-control zone using fuels that are approved.

Many people believe that a multi-fuel stove that has been approved by DEFRA can only be used with smokeless fuels like brquettes or firelogs. This isn't entirely true. As long as you follow the instructions of the manufacturer and only burn approved fuels, you are able to burn any solid fuel on a DEFRA-approved stove, even wood that is seasoned.

To get the most results from your DEFRA multifuel stove, you'll be required to only use dry, seasoned wood with a less than 20 percent. Wet wood may cause excessive smoke, which could void the warranty. In the same way, Defra exempt stoves mineral fuels should contain a sulphur content of less than 2 percent to avoid thick ash deposits.

Versatility

There are a variety of styles available to pick from. They include traditional designs that will fit into an existing fireplace or inglenook to modern stoves that are ideal for homes that don't have an already installed surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved are equipped with a multi fuel grate permitting you to burn logs and smokeless coal. This gives you more options for heating. However if you intend to make use of the stove for slumber heating (overnight) then you should choose a Defra approved wood burner is not suitable as it needs a constant supply of air.

Convenience

If you reside in a zone that has smoke control then an Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove is essential. These stoves let you burn wood or smokeless fuel and they are designed to let this happen without releasing harmful pollutants into the air. A stove that is approved by Defra will allow you to comply with local laws and avoid costly fines.

Defra-approved stoves employ the most advanced technology for combustion to burn wood and other solid fuels in a safe way. They do this by delivering the right amount of air into the firebox to prevent the fuel from being depleted of oxygen. This prevents combustibles that have not been fully burned, such as soot and ash, from blowing through the chimney and into the room. This reduces the chance of a fireplace becoming blocked and is also beneficial for the environment.

Here at Stove World UK we're proud to offer a variety of DEFRA exempt wood burning and multi fuel stoves from the top brands. We have all styles from traditional to modern designs and all of our stoves are available with a choice of flue sizes. You can choose the model that is best suited to your home and budget.

The FLARE Collection Ignite 5 Multifuel Stove from Be Modern is a good example of a low-cost stove that is Defra-approved and has all the features you need. It has a large glass viewing area to enjoy the captivating dance of flames. It also has the ability to burn wood and smokeless fuel.

The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove is a great, affordable stove that can be used in smoke controlled areas. It is a powerful 5kW heat output and the added benefit of being able to be used with a log store base to provide the most compact design for fitting into taller fireplace openings. This stove comes with a multifuel grate so you can burn wood as well as a variety of smokeless fuels.