Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The latest defra certified multi fuel stoves blend the latest clean burning technology with expanded viewing areas as well as traditional designs. The features include preheated airwash systems, secondary and tertiary combustion, plus the capability to burn wood or smokeless fuels that are authorised.

The UK government requires homes in Smoke Control Areas to only make use of exempt appliances and approved fuels. Stove Supermarket offers a range of defra exempt stoves that are in compliance with the regulations.

Clean Burning

Defra approved stoves have been subjected to rigorous tests to ensure that they produce low emissions. This permits you to legally burn smokeless fuels within a smoke control zone. A majority of these stoves are also HETAS approved and have an approval rating of clearSkies which means they comply with the most stringent emissions regulations.

These stoves are constructed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood isn't separated from oxygen, which would cause it to smoulder or create black smoke. This lets the stoves keep a low rate of combustion until the total amount of fuel is consumed. A defra-exempt stove is likely to have a secondary airflow system which ensures that the solid fuel and briquettes are burnt in a controlled manner, reducing harmful gases and particles.

You can choose from a variety of traditional and modern designs of multi-fuel stoves that are defra-approved. They are ideal for installation in existing fireplaces. Many of these models are manufactured by the top brands like Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and are equipped with the latest technology in clean burning stoves. These models offer high heating efficiency, secondary and tertiary burning systems that eliminate the smoke particles prior to being drawn up the chimney.

Whether you live within a smoke-control area or not, a Defra-approved wood burner is the ideal for any home. These stoves can be used with natural wood or solid fuel that is smokeless. It is easy to switch between them using the reversible control on your stove. This gives you total flexibility and versatility. This means that you'll be able to enjoy your stove all year round.

To ensure compliance with the building regulations, a defra exempt stove must be fitted by a licensed installer who can confirm that the appliance is safe for regular use and follows the most current rules. We have a team HETAS approved installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove properly and safely, ensuring you're in compliance with federal smoke emission regulations.

Low Emission Vehicles

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the UK government is responsible for the policies and regulations related to food, agriculture, and other natural issues. One of the main areas that they oversee is smoke control, which bans the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exemptions).

If you live in a city or large town - also called an area that is smoke-free - you'll need an 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 emissions tests and minimize their output. They are, therefore, more sustainable than older models.

In addition to being compliant with the environmental standards, Top Defra stoves DEFRA multifuel stoves are usually more efficient than conventional wood burners and open fires. This means that you can heat your home faster and emit less harmful gases into the air, thereby decreasing 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 in the stove's name or specification. It may also be followed by a 'SE' which stands for Smoke Exempt. If you see it then you know that the stove has passed DEFRA's strict tests and is able to be burned in a smoke-control area using fuels that are approved.

Many people think that a DEFRA approved multi-fuel stove will only be able to be used with smokeless fuels that are approved, like firelogs and briquettes. This is not entirely accurate. As long as you adhere to the manufacturer's guidelines and only burn approved fuels, you can burn any solid fuel in an approved DEFRA-approved stove, including wood that has been seasoned.

You'll get the most value from your DEFRA Multifuel Stove if make use of dry, seasoned, and seasoned wood that has less than 20 percent. Wet wood can cause excessive smoke, which can void the warranty. Similarly, mineral fuels should have a sulphur content below 2 percent to avoid thick ash deposits.

Versatility

There are many styles to choose from. These are available in traditional designs that will fit in an existing fireplace or inglenook, to contemporary stoves which are ideal for homes that do not have a pre-installed surround. Many Defra approved multi fuel stoves come with the option of incorporating an grate that can be multi fuel, meaning that you can burn charcoal and wood as well as logs giving you even more heating options. But if you are planning to make use of your stove for slumber-burning (overnight) then a Defra approved wood burner isn't the best choice as it needs a constant supply of air.

Convenience

If you reside in a smoke control zone, then a Defra Approved multi fuel stove is an absolute must-have. These stoves permit you to burn smokeless or wood and are designed to let this happen without releasing harmful pollutants into the air. A Defra approved stove will ensure you are in compliance with local laws and avoid expensive penalties.

Defra approved stoves employ the most advanced combustion technology to cleanly burn wood and other authorised solid fuels. They accomplish this by delivering the right amount of air into the firebox, thereby preventing the fuel from being depleted of oxygen. This stops combustibles that have been partially burned, such as ash and soot from going through the chimney and into the room. This can reduce the chances of a fireplace becoming blocked and is also beneficial for the environment.

Stove World UK is proud to offer a variety of DEFRA recognized stoves-exempt wood burning stoves and multi fuel stoves made by top DEFRA stoves brands. We've got all styles from traditional to modern designs and all of our stoves come with a range of flue sizes. This way, you'll be able to choose the right model that will fit your home and your budget.

The FLARE Collection from Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is a good example of a budget Defra approved stove that comes with all the features you want. It has a large glass viewing area that lets you enjoy the mesmerising dancing of flames. It can also burn smokeless and wood.

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