Multi Fuel Stoves - Are They DEFRA Approved?

When shopping for a new stove, it is important to ensure that your selected appliance is compliant with all rules and regulations. This includes ensuring that your stove is DEFRA approved for use in smoke control zones for wood burning and approved smokeless coal.

These types of stoves are designed with separate air controls that supply the correct amount of secondary and primary combustion air for both fuels. They also come with an open grate that can be removed for easier cleaning.

Clean Burn Technology

Multi fuel stoves are designed to accept a range of different materials, in addition to logs. Turf, smokeless fuels, peat briquettes, anthracite, and other substances can be used. These types of fuels produce less harmful emissions in general than logs. Therefore, a lot of our multi-fuel stoves are fitted with clean-burn technology to reduce the amount of particulate matter they release when they burn. The term "clean burn" is also used to refer to other technologies that decrease emissions, such as preheated tertiary or Ecodesign Ready.

A lot of our multifuel stoves feature a raised grate, or a central grate that is riddling with asphan beneath it. This helps maintain the optimal combustion conditions. This ensures that the combustion process produces only a small amount of black smoke during operation. It also permits the removal of ash from the bottom of the stove. It can be stored inside the asphan below for safe disposal.

If you reside in a Smoke Control Area it is important to buy a Defra approved multi-fuel or wood burning stove that has been exempted from Defra regulations. This ensures that you'll be permitted to use the stove legally, provided that it's only burning 'approved fuels' (as according to DEFRA guidelines). The reason is that stoves that are not approved by DEFRA are prone to'slumbering', a condition where the combustion system may become starved of oxygen and result in the formation of black smoke. Defra approved wood burners (or stoves that are Defra-exempt) have been thoroughly tested and verified to minimize the possibility of sleepiness. This gives you peace of mind knowing your stove is always clean and efficient if used correctly.

Modern multi-fuel stoves, such as the Stovax Stovax Stockton 3, have a contemporary design, with sleek lines and 5kw multi fuel stoves defra Approved smooth surfaces that can be a perfect match for any space. The stoves are available in a range of colors that include matte black for a timeless appearance that blends well with many interior color schemes. Other popular choices include creamy and neutral grey and bold colors such as red or blue that can make an impact in any room.

Defra Approved

In regions of the UK designated as smoke-controlled stoves that are DEFRA registered stoves approved may be used. This includes many cities, towns and urban zones. You could be charged a fine for living in an area where you burn wood or fuel that is not approved. Stoves that have been DEFRA approved will provide the required amount of air to ensure efficient combustion. This means that they emit very little or no smoke that is a nuisance.

Stoves must pass emissions and efficiency tests to be eligible for Defra approval. The Defra logo is often seen on stoves and manufacturers websites, so it's easy to recognize. Many stove manufacturers are enhancing their products and adding secondary and tertiary combustion systems which aid in reducing emissions. This makes their stoves more environmentally sustainable and allows them to be used with a wider range of fuels.

Always verify if the stove is DEFRA-approved prior buying a new wood or multi-fuel stove. This is particularly important if you reside in a smoke-control area. If you purchase a stove not DEFRA approved even if it is able to be used with authorised smokeless fuels such as anthracite ovals or briquettes, you'll still produce nuisance smoke and in breach of the law.

DEFRA approved stoves will have an adjustment on the top air vent that stops you from closing it all the way down. This stops you from robbing the stove of oxygen, which would hinder its combustion and cause it to start smoldering. The more smouldering occurs the more smoke is produced and the less efficiently your stove will burn. You should also only ever use dry seasoned hardwood, and only authorised smokeless fuels in the DEFRA approved stove. Using damp wood or other fuels that are wet will create excessive smoke and upset neighbours. This is not just illegal, but could also lead to costly fines. If you want to install a multi-fuel fireplace that is approved by DEFRA, you'll need employ an engineer to ensure that it is in compliance with building regulations.

Smoke Control Areas

Smoke Control Areas in the UK are located primarily in towns and large cities where excessive smoke can be an issue for local residents. If you live in an area that is smoke-free, you cannot burn unauthorised fuels using open wood-burning stoves or fires unless the appliances are listed as exempt. Defra approved multi-fuel and wood burning stoves feature the latest technology to prevent part-burned combustibles going up your chimney and making them the ideal option for your smoke-free property.

DEFRA approval means that your appliance has been tested to ensure it burns all authorised fuels without producing excess smoke. This is accomplished by providing the right amount of air needed for the combustion process to keep the combustibles at their best state. For this reason, Defra approved wood-burning stoves are more sustainable and less likely to block your chimney.

Defra approved stoves are the perfect option for homes with smoke control and offer the security and cleanliness to heat your property while ensuring compliance with the strict regulations of the government. We offer a variety of wood and multifuel stoves DEFRA approved for areas of smoke control.

A Defra approved stove will come with an exemptions list that specifies which fuels are permitted to be used in a smoke control zone. This is mainly wood (properly dried) but it could also include household smokeless materials like anthracite.

All of our Defra approved wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves come with a proof of compliance from the manufacturer, along with an extensive user's guide and installation instructions to help you get your new stove installed and running safely. It is recommended that you have your fireplace professionally installed and maintained by a licensed HETAS engineer in order to ensure that the work is done to building guidelines.

Dovre provides a variety of accessories for your wood-burning stove or multi-fuel, like log baskets, mesh guards and flue liners. Contact your nearest Dovre retailer for more information about our products.

Energy Efficiency

Multi-fuel stoves are an eco-friendly choice because they can use multiple fuels. Modern multi-fuel stoves are created to provide the best combustion. This means that they can heat your home for less. They also reduce emissions and can be used to complement your existing central heating system.

Energy-efficient stoves can drastically reduce heating costs which can help you reduce your energy bills. They use less fuel than traditional wood-burning stoves and are available in a broad range of heat outputs, from 5Kw Multi Fuel Stoves Defra Approved to 8kW.

A multi-fuel stove with triple burn technology can help improve its efficiency. This technology makes use of three stages to ensure that each bit of fuel is combusted completely, resulting in more efficient heating and less emissions.

Multi-fuel stoves are popular because they are more flexible in the selection of fuel. This is a wonderful feature for those living in areas with smoke control because it allows them to burn wood or smokeless coal. However you should only use the fuels recommended by your stove manufacturer and never household waste or wood that has been treated or painted.

You should ensure that the stove you purchase is suitable for your home and has the proper chimney outlet. Also, make sure that the chimney or flue system is in good shape and that there is enough clearance around it (known as distance from the combustibles) to ensure safe operation.

Multi-fuel stoves come in a wide range of styles that will suit any style of home. Some are available in vibrant colors such as red or blue. Some have metallic finishes and enamel coated surfaces, which give your home an industrial style. There are stoves that come with built-in log storage, such as the ACR Malvern Log Store and Mendip Woodland Log Store. This is a convenient way to store firewood.

Although a multi-fuel stove is more flexible than a wood burning stove, you must make sure that it complies with the strict guidelines set by DEFRA to avoid creating unwelcome smoke. A stove that does not comply with these guidelines can result in a fine, so you should always follow the instructions in the manual for your stove.