Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The latest DEFRA approved high-quality stoves approved multi fuel stoves incorporate the latest technology for clean burning with extended viewing areas and traditional designs. Features include preheated airwash systems, secondary and tertiary combustion, plus the possibility of burning wood or smokeless fuels that are authorised.

The UK government requires all households in Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorized fuels. Stove Supermarket has a selection of defra exempt stoves that comply with the regulations.

Clean Burning

Defra approved stoves have been subjected to rigorous tests to ensure that they generate low emissions. This permits you to use smokeless fuels within a smoke control zone. Many of these stoves also HETAS approved and have an approval rating of clearSkies that means they meet the most stringent emissions regulations.

The stoves are designed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood is not removed from oxygen, which would cause it to smolder or create black smoke. This lets the stove maintain a constant low level of combustion until the fuel has been consumed. A stove that is defra-exempt will usually have a secondary airflow mechanism which ensures that the solid fuel and briquettes are burnt in a controlled manner that reduces harmful gases and particles.

You can buy a wide range of different styles of defra approved multi fuel stoves. There are various contemporary and traditional designs available. These are perfect for installing in an existing fireplace chamber. Many of these models are produced by the top brands like Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and come with the most recent technology in clean burning stoves. They offer high heating efficiency and secondary and tertiary combustible systems that eliminate smoke particles before they can be drawn up the chimney.

No matter if you reside in a smoke control area or not the Defra approved log burner is the ideal addition to your home. They are ideal for use with both natural wood and smokeless solid fuel and you can easily switch between the two by using your stove's reversible airflow control. This gives you flexibility and flexibility, allowing you to use your stove all the season.

To comply with building codes, a defra-exempt stove must be installed by a certified installer. The installer will be able to verify that the appliance complies with current regulations and is suitable for regular use. At Choice Stoves, we have a team of HETAS approved installers who can install your new stove safely and properly, ensuring 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 pertaining to the natural environment and agriculture, food issues, and more. One of the most important areas they supervise is smoke control, which prohibits the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exceptions).

If you live in an area that is smoke-controlled, or in a city with a lot of people you'll require an approved DEFRA stove to burn wood or other solid fuels, and avoid annoying your neighbours. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass stringent emissions tests and reduce their outputs and are therefore more environmentally green than the older models.

DEFRA multifuels stoves are more efficient and comply with environmental standards than open fires or wood burners. This means you can heat your room faster with less wood and emit less harmful gases into the atmosphere which reduces your carbon footprint.

Make sure to look for the DEFRA approved contemporary stoves approved logo when shopping for a multifuel or wood burning stove. It will be visible in the stove's title or specification. It may also be followed by a 'SE', which means Smoke Exempt. If you notice this then you can be certain that the stove has been able to pass the stringent DEFRA tests and can be used in a smoke control area when burning fuels that are approved.

Many people assume that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove will only be able to be used with smokeless fuels that are approved, such as briquettes and firelogs. But this isn't entirely true. In reality, as long as you burn authorised fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure safe operation, you can burn most solid fuels in the DEFRA stoves specifications approved stove, which includes wood that has been seasoned.

You will get the most value from your DEFRA Multifuel Stove if you make use of dry, seasoned, or seasoned wood that has a moisture content under 20 percent. Wet wood can create excessive smoke and may end your warranty. Mineral fuels with a sulfur levels lower than 2 percent should be avoided in order to avoid dense ash deposits.

Versatility

There's a variety of styles to choose from that range from traditional designs that are perfect for an existing fireplace chamber or inglenook to modern stoves that are perfect for homes that do not have a pre-installed fireplace surround. A lot of Defra approved multi fuel stoves also have the option of incorporating a multi fuel grate meaning that you can burn wood and smokeless coal in addition to logs giving you more options for heating. If you are planning to make use of your stove as a slumber burner (overnight) then a Defra approved wood burner will not be suitable as it requires a constant air supply.

Convenience

If you reside in a smoke-control zone and you live in a smoke-control area, an Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove is a necessity. These stoves are designed to let you to burn wood and smokeless fuel without release of harmful pollutants into air. A Defra approved stove will allow you to stay in compliance with local laws and avoid costly penalties.

Defra approved stoves employ the latest combustion technology to cleanly burn wood and other authorised solid fuels. This is accomplished by introducing the correct amount of air into the firebox, preventing fuel from being starved for oxygen. This stops combustibles that have been partially burned, such as ash and soot from going up the chimney and then into the room. This means that you're less likely to experience a blocked chimney and it's good news for the environment too.

Stove World UK is proud to offer a selection of DEFRA-exempt wood burning stoves and multi fuel stoves by leading brands. Our stoves come in a variety of styles, from the traditional to the modern. We also provide different sizes of flues. You can pick the model that is best suited to your home and budget.

The FLARE Collection Ignite 5 Multifuel Stove by Be Modern is a good example of a budget-friendly stove that is Defra-approved and has all the features you want. It has a large glass viewing area for you to watch the captivating dance of flames. It can also burn wood and smokeless fuel.

The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is another option at a low cost which you can utilize in smoke-free areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove boasts a generous output of 5kW in terms of heat and comes with a base that can store logs to make it compact for fireplaces with higher openings. This stove is equipped with a multifuel grate, so you can burn wood as well as various smokeless fuels.