Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The latest defra certified multi fuel stoves blend the most advanced clean burning technology with extended viewing areas and traditional designs. Features include airwash systems that are preheated secondary and tertiary combustion as well as the ability to burn wood or authorised smokeless fuels.

The UK government requires households within Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorized fuels. Stove Supermarket stocks a variety of exempted stoves defra that are compliant to the regulations.

Clean Burning

Defra approved stoves are subjected tests to ensure they emit low emissions. This allows you to burn smokeless fuels legally in a smoke-free zone. A majority of these stoves are also HETAS certified 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 will never be cut off from its oxygen supply, which could cause it to smoulder and produce black smoke. This permits the stove to keep a steady low amount of combustion until the fuel has been consumed. A stove that is defra-exempt will usually include a secondary airflow system that ensures that the solid fuel and briquettes burn in a controlled way that reduces harmful gases and particles.

You can purchase many different styles of defra certified multi fuel stoves, with many traditional and contemporary designs available. These are perfect for installing inside a fireplace chamber that is already in place. A majority of these models are made by the top brands like Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and come with the most recent in clean burning stove technology. These stoves offer high heating efficiency, secondary and tertiary burners that eliminate smoke particles prior to being drawn up the chimney.

Whether you live within a smoke-control area or not, a Defra-approved log 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 both using the reversible control on your stove. This gives you total flexibility and versatility, which means you'll be able to enjoy your stove all year long.

To be compliant with building codes, a defra-exempt stove is required to be installed by a licensed installer. The installer can confirm that the appliance meets the latest regulations and is suitable for use on a regular basis. We have a team HETAS approved installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove properly and safely, assuring you're in compliance with federal smoke emission regulations.

Low Emission Vehicles

The UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs handles regulations and policies that concern the natural environment as well as food, agriculture and much more. Smoke control is among the main areas they oversee. This includes the ban of dark smoke coming from chimneys in urban areas.

If you reside in a large or a city town - also known as an area that is smoke-free - you'll require a DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels in a legal manner and be sure to not disturb your neighbors with noisy smoke. DEFRA stoves have been developed to pass rigorous emissions tests and minimize their outputs. They are therefore more sustainable than older models.

DEFRA multifuel stoves are more efficient and conform to the environmental standards more than open fires or wood burners. This means that you can heat a room faster and emit less harmful gases into the air, thereby reducing carbon footprint.

When shopping for a multifuel or wood-burning stove, look out for the DEFRA approved logo. It will be visible on the stove's specification or title and is often followed by an "SE" which means Smoke Exempt. If you see this and you are certain that the stove has passed the stringent DEFRA tests and is suitable for use in a smoke-control area in the event of burning approved fuels.

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

To get the best out of your DEFRA multifuel stove, you have to ensure that you only use dry, seasoned wood with a a moisture content below 20 percent. Wet wood can create excessive smoke, which could end the warranty. Mineral fuels with a sulphur levels below 2% should also be avoided in order to avoid dense ash deposits.

Versatility

There are many styles to choose from. These include traditional designs that will fit in an existing fireplace or inglenook, to modern stoves that are ideal for homes that do not have an installed surround. A lot of Defra approved multi fuel stoves come with the option of incorporating a multi fuel grate meaning that you can use charcoal and wood as well as 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 zone, then a DEFRA legislation stoves Approved multi fuel stove is a must-have. These stoves permit you to burn smokeless or wood and they are designed to let this happen without releasing any pollutant into the atmosphere. A DEFRA requirements stoves approved stove will ensure you are compliant with local laws and avoid costly penalties.

Defra approved stoves use the latest combustion technology to cleanly burn wood and other approved solid fuels. This is achieved by delivering the right amount of air into the firebox, thus preventing fuel from being depleted of oxygen. This stops combustibles that have not been completely burned, like ash and soot, from being blown up the chimney into the room. This means you're less likely to experience blocked chimneys, and that'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 made by top DEFRA stoves brands. We have all styles from traditional to modern designs and all of our stoves are available with a range of flue sizes. This way, you'll be able to choose the right model to suit your home and your budget.

The FLARE Collection Ignite 5 Multifuel Stove from Be Modern is a good example for an affordable stove that is DEFRA approved Traditional Stoves-approved, and comes with all the features you require. It features a stunning wide-viewing glass window to watch the beautiful dance of flames, and it can also burn wood and smokeless fuel.

The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is another option at a low cost that you can use in smoke-free areas. It offers a huge 5kW heating capacity and also the added benefit of being able be used with log store bases to create an even smaller design that is ideal for fitting into fireplaces with larger openings. This stove comes with a multifuel grate so you can use wood and various smokeless fuels.