Defra Wood Stoves

If you live in a zone of smoke control then you need a DEFRA approved wood stove. These stoves offer a large amount of flames, heat and light while releasing hardly any smoke.

Leading manufacturers such as Arada, Parkray, and Stovax have developed a range of Defra stoves that are traditionally styled but come with the most recent in clean burning technology. These stoves can be used to burn many different types of fuels, including smokeless coal.

Efficient Combustion

Defra wood burning stoves utilize the most modern combustion techniques to ensure an efficient and clean combustion. This is accomplished by making sure that the flame doesn't run out of oxygen. This ensures that any combustibles which are not fully burned are not escaping up the chimney into the atmosphere and cause pollution.

These approved wood stoves from DEFRA approved energy-efficient stoves are more suitable for your chimney and flue as they produce less smoke. This will help keep them clean for longer which will reduce maintenance costs while improving the performance of your stove.

DEFRA stoves benefits wood stoves also make the perfect choice for those who reside in UK Smoke Control Areas. This is because they allow you to burn wood and smokeless fuels without breaking the law. You can pick from a range of sizes and outputs to suit your home.

It's important to remember that only Defra approved stoves should be used in smoke-controlled areas since they are pre-approved to burn authorised fuels and wood. If you burn fuel that is not approved in your Defra approved stove, you could be penalized.

If you're in search of a high-performance DEFRA approved high-quality Stoves approved stove take a look at the Stovax ST2. This Defra approved wood-burning stove comes with an impressive ClearSkies rating and an energy rating of A+. It is designed to be efficient and has an air-to-fuel ratio of 1. Smoke emissions are minimal at 0.26g/h.

As well as meeting DEFRA emission standards This stove has been tested by an independent lab to a strict SIA Ecodesign Ready standard and is suitable for use in smoke-free areas. SIA Ecodesign Ready Stoves are designed to reduce emissions and are 66% efficient than older open fireplaces and stoves.

The best Defra approved stoves are made of hard, dry untreated wood with 20% moisture percent or less. This will not only ensure that the stove functions efficiently, but it will also create less smoke and improve the heating capacity.

Reduced Emissions

A large portion of the Defra wood stoves we offer have been certified to be 'Ecodesign Ready'. This means they have been regulated to be as efficient as possible and as green as the EU allows. The Ecodesign regulations provide higher standards for efficiency and emissions than the government's "clearSkies" program.

The major benefit of the Defra approved stove is that it produces considerably less smoke than a non-certified stove. This is because they have been designed to ensure that the fire is supplied with an uninterrupted supply of air. This is accomplished by having a secondary and sometimes even a tertiary air intake. This stops the stove from being lacking oxygen during the combustion process, and reduces the amount black smoke that it emits.

These modern stoves are also designed to emit less harmful particulate pollution than previous models. This is crucial because particulate pollution can enter the bloodstream and be carried throughout the body, settling in the lungs and heart. This could cause serious health issues, including premature death.

The EU is determined to reduce pollution from all sources, despite fact that the newer models emit less harmful pollutant. This is due to the fact that it is associated with a variety of health issues, including asthma and other respiratory conditions.

In order to achieve the new targets for air quality the government has released an initial draft Environment Plan. The plan aims at reducing the average PM2.5 concentrations in UK to 10 micrograms/cubic meter by 2040. This will require a substantial reduction in emissions from domestic fuels, such as wood burners.

One of the ways it plans to achieve this is to make it more difficult to purchase and install uncertified stoves in smoke control areas. Stoves that aren't approved by local authorities could be penalized up to PS1,000 per hour of smoke emission. This is why it's so important to buy a DEFRA approved stove if you reside in a smoke controlled area.

We have a range of luxury DEFRA stoves stoves to choose from including the Classic 5 clean burn multi-fuel stove that starts at PS420. They're all safe for use in smoke-controlled areas and are available in a wide variety of styles to fit your home.

Smoke Exempt

A DEFRA stove has passed a series tests and exams to be in compliance with Department of Environment regulations. They are engineered to efficiently burn fuel by reducing harmful pollution.

If you live in an area with smoke-control and smoke-free, the use of a DEFRA stove is essential. You can use approved fuels like wood and multifuels, which are prohibited if you're not using a defra exempt stoves approved stove. Stoves that are DEFRA approved are often called SE (smoke exempt) stoves. They are marked with the SE logo on their name or specifications.

The Defra approved logo indicates that the stove has been tested independently and has been proven to burn wood in the smoke control zone without producing nuisance smoke. It's a good sign that the manufacturer has gone over and beyond to be in compliance with the laws.

Some stoves have had their top air control altered so that it is not shut completely. Shutting off the air supply to a log burner will starve it of oxygen which impedes its combustion and causes black smoke.

Stoves that have been Defra approved will typically allow you to use a 5" flue liner when burning wood, while stoves that are not DEFRA approved require a 6" liner that is too large for many UK chimneys.

A Defra wood-burning stove is also more environmentally friendly than older models or open fires. The most recent stoves from top manufacturers such as Arada, Burley, Parkray and Stovax feature secondary and tertiary combustion methods to reduce their emissions, which can help to reduce their user's carbon footprint.

Defra stoves come in different styles to fit your home. They offer a number of benefits and are also available in a variety of sizes. Some are more striking such as the A08E from Arizona A08E with its huge heat output, while others are subtler, like the simple Farringdon from Aarrow. You can even put a DEFRA woodburner into recesses, such as the Aarrow I400 cassette stove for a sleek and clean finish in your living room.

EPA Certification

EPA certified stoves are made to meet or exceed emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This means that they have been tested and are designed to reduce the amount of pollutants released into the air. They also generate more warmth and use less wood. These advantages make EPA certified stoves a great option for those who want to save money on fuel while having the warm, cozy feeling of burning wood.

Stoves that are EPA certified will use an enlarger flue, which will save you money on installation. This is because they are engineered to produce more heat than other stoves. This efficiency can also increase the efficiency of the stove's heating, saving you money in fuel costs.

The EPA certification process requires stoves to be tested accordance with strict rules and regulations that are established by the government. It also helps manufacturers maintain high standards of quality, and assures that their products are safe for consumers. Stoves that have been EPA certified must emit low levels of nitrous dioxide and particulates, meaning they don't emit harmful gases into the air. This is a huge benefit for homeowners who live in areas that have smoke control regulations.

If you live in a smoke controlled zone, you are able to burn specific types of fuel on your stove. Defra approved stoves are now able to allow you to burn a variety of different fuels, including authorised smokeless fuels. These fuels are typically briquettes or other dry, readily available substances that do not generate excessive amounts of smoke.

If you buy a defra-exempt stove the air vent on the top will limit the amount of oxygen that can be deprived to the stove during combustion. A lack of oxygen can cause the stove to smolder and release smoke that is black into the home. The air vent at the top of stoves exempt from Defra regulations is altered to prevent the stove from closing completely.