Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The most modern multi-fuel stoves are approved by defra and combine the most advanced technology in clean burning with traditional designs. Features include airwash systems that are preheated secondary and tertiary combustion, plus the capability to burn wood or authorised smokeless fuels.

The UK government requires that households in Smoke Control Areas only use exempt appliances, and use fuels that are approved. Stove Supermarket offers a selection of exempted defra stoves that conform with the regulations.

Clean Burning

Defra approved stoves have been subjected to rigorous tests to ensure that they generate low emissions. This allows you to legally burn smokeless fuels in a smoke-free zone. These stoves are typically HETAS-approved and have a clearSkies rating, which means they meet the strictest emission regulations.

They are constructed with Clean Burn technology to ensure that wood is never removed from its oxygen supply, which could cause it to smolder and release black smoke. This permits the stove to maintain a low amount of combustion until the fuel has been used up. You'll often find that a defra exempt stove has a second airflow system that ensures that briquettes that are part-burnt and other solid fuels are burned in a controlled manner which reduces harmful gases and particles.

You can pick from a wide range of traditional and modern designs of multi-fuel stoves that are defra-approved. They are perfect for installation into an existing fireplace chamber or inglenook. These models are manufactured by top brands such as Arada, Stovax and Burley and are equipped with the most recent technology for clean burning stoves. These models offer high heating efficiency, secondary and tertiary burning systems which eliminate the smoke particles prior to being drawn up the chimney.

Whether you live in a zone of smoke control or not a Defra approved log burner will make the ideal addition to your home. These stoves can be operated with natural wood or solid fuel that is smokeless. It is easy to switch between both using the reversible control of your stove. This allows you to have complete flexibility and versatility, which means you'll be able to enjoy your stove all year long.

To ensure compliance with the building regulations, a DEFRA exempt stove must be installed by a qualified installer who can confirm that the appliance is safe for regular use and follows the most current rules. We have a team of HETAS certified installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove properly and safely, making sure that you are in compliance with the government's smoke emission regulations.

Low Emission Vehicles

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the UK government is responsible for regulating policies and practices related to food, agriculture and other natural concerns. One of the key areas they supervise is smoke control, which restricts the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exceptions).

If you reside in a large or city town - also referred to as an area that is smoke-free - you will require a DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels legally and be sure to not disturb your neighbors with noisy smoke. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass rigorous tests for emissions and minimize their outputs. They are, therefore, more environmentally friendly than older models.

DEFRA multifuels stoves are more efficient and comply with environmental standards better than open fires or wood burners. This means that you can heat your home faster and emit less harmful gases into the atmosphere, thus reducing carbon footprint.

When you are looking for a multifuel or wood-burning stove, make sure you look for the DEFRA approved logo. This will appear in the stove's name or specification and will often be followed by a 'SE', which means Smoke Exempt. If you see it then you know that the stove has passed DEFRA's strict tests and can be used in a smoke-control room using fuels that are approved.

Many people believe that a multi-fuel stove authorised by DEFRA can only be used with smokeless fuels, such as firelogs or briquettes. But this isn't entirely true. As long as you adhere to the instructions of the manufacturer and only burn approved fuels, you are able to burn any solid fuel on an approved DEFRA-approved stove, including wood that has been seasoned.

To get the best from your DEFRA stoves reviews multifuel stove, you be required to only use dry, seasoned wood that has less than 20 percent. Wet wood can cause excessive smoke, which could end the warranty. Mineral fuels with a sulphur levels below 2% should also be avoided to avoid excessively dense ash deposits.

Versatility

There's a variety of styles available with designs ranging from traditional that can be incorporated into an existing fireplace or inglenook to modern stoves that are ideal for homes that don't have a pre-installed fire surround. A lot of Defra approved multi fuel stoves also come with the option of incorporating a multi fuel grate meaning that you can use charcoal and wood in addition to logs giving you more options for heating. If you plan to make use of the stove for slumber heating (overnight) then you should choose a Defra approved wood burner is not suitable since it requires a continuous supply of air.

Convenience

If you reside in a smoke-free area then a Defra Approved multi fuel stove is a must-have. These stoves let you burn smokeless fuel or wood and they are designed to let this happen without releasing harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. A Defra approved stove will help you stay within the local laws and avoid costly fines.

Defra approved stoves utilize the latest combustion technology to efficiently burn wood and other authorised solid fuels. They accomplish this by delivering the correct amount of air into the firebox to stop the fuel from being depleted of oxygen. This prevents combustibles that aren't completely burned, like ash and soot, from being blown through the chimney and into the room. This means that you're less likely to have blocked chimneys and it's an environmental benefit 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 brands. We've got everything from traditional to modern designs, and all of our stoves come with a choice of flue sizes. This means you can find the perfect model that will fit your space and budget.

The FLARE Collection Ignite 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 features a panoramic 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 DEFRA stoves stove that can be used in smoke controlled areas. It is a powerful 5kW heating capacity and also the added benefit of being able to be used with a log store base to give you an even smaller design that is ideal to fit into fireplaces with larger openings. This stove also comes with an grate that can be used for multiple fuels so you can use a variety of non-smoke fuels as well as wood if you wish to add versatility to your heating options.