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Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

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

The UK government requires homes in Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorised fuels. Stove Supermarket offers a selection of defra exempted stoves that comply with the regulations.

Clean Burning

Defra approved multi fuel stoves have undergone rigorous tests to make sure they produce low emissions, allowing you to burn authorised smokeless fuels legally in an area of smoke control. These stoves are typically HETAS-approved, and have an 'clearSkies' rating that means they are in compliance with the strictest emissions regulations.

These stoves are designed with Clean Burn technology to ensure that wood will never be disconnected from oxygen, which could cause it to smoulder and produce black smoke. This lets the stoves maintain a low level of combustion until the total amount of fuel is consumed. You'll often see that a defra-exempt stove has an additional secondary airflow system that ensures that part-burnt briquettes and other solid fuels are burned in a controlled way that reduces harmful gases and particulates.

You can buy many different designs of defra-approved multi fuel stoves, which include numerous contemporary and traditional designs available. These stoves are ideal for installation in an existing fireplace or inglenook. These models are manufactured by the top brands such as Arada, Stovax and Burley and are equipped with the most recent clean burning stove technologies. These stoves offer high efficiency in heating, as well as secondary and tertiary combustion systems which eliminate smoke particles prior to being drawn up the chimney.

If you live in a zone of smoke control or not the Defra approved log burner is the ideal addition to your home. These stoves can be used with natural wood or smokeless solid fuel. You can easily switch between both using the reversible control on your stove. This gives you complete flexibility and versatility, which allows you to use your stove all year long.

To comply with building codes, a defra-exempt stove is required to be installed by a licensed installer. This installer can verify that the appliance is in compliance with the latest regulations and is suitable for regular use. At Choice Stoves, we have a team of HETAS certified installers who can fit your new stove safely and properly, ensuring you are in compliance with the government's smoke emission regulations.

Low Emission Vehicles

The UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs manages regulations and policies pertaining to the natural environment, agriculture, food issues, and more. Smoke control is one of the most important areas they manage. This includes the restriction of dark smoke emitted from chimneys in urban areas.


If you reside in a large or city town - also referred to as an area that is smoke-free - you'll need a DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels legally, and be sure to not disturb your neighbors with nuisance smoke. DEFRA stoves have been developed to pass strict emissions tests and minimize their outputs. They are, therefore, more environmentally friendly than older models.

As well as complying with the requirements of the environment, DEFRA multifuel stoves are typically more efficient than conventional open fires and wood burners. This means that you can warm your home faster using less wood and release fewer harmful gases into the atmosphere and reduce the carbon footprint of your home.

When you are looking for a multifuel or wood burning stove, look out for the DEFRA approved logo. It will be visible on the stove's specifications or name and is usually followed by a 'SE' which stands for Smoke Exempt. If you notice this, then you can be sure that the stove passed the stringent DEFRA tests and is suitable for use in a smoke control zone in the event of burning approved fuels.

Many people believe that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove will only work with authorised smokeless fuels, such as briquettes and firelogs. However, this isn't strictly correct. In fact so long as you only burn approved fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure safe operation, you can burn the majority of solid fuels in the DEFRA approved stove, which includes seasoned hardwood.

You will benefit the most from your DEFRA Multifuel Stove when you use only dry, seasoned, or seasoned wood that has less than 20%. Wet wood may cause excessive smoke, which can void the warranty. Mineral fuels with a sulfur levels lower than 2% should be avoided in order to avoid dense deposits of ash.

Versatility

There is a wide selection of styles to pick from, ranging from traditional designs that can be incorporated into the existing fireplace chamber or inglenook to contemporary stoves that are ideal for homes without a pre-installed fire surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved can be equipped with a multi fuel grate which allows you to burn smokeless coal and logs. This gives you additional heating options. If you plan to use your stove for slumber-burning (overnight) then it is recommended that you use a Defra approved wood burner is not suitable since it requires a continuous supply of air.

Convenience

If you reside in a smoke-control zone, the use of a Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove is essential. These stoves are designed to allow the burning of wood and smokeless fuel without releasing harmful pollutants into the air. A Defra approved stove will allow you to stay within the local laws and avoid expensive penalties.

Defra approved stoves employ the most advanced combustion technology to burn cleanly wood and other approved solid fuels. This is accomplished by introducing the correct amount of air into the firebox, preventing fuel from being starved for oxygen. This stops part-burned combustibles like ash and soot from going up the chimney and into the room. This means you're far less likely to experience blocked chimneys, and that's great news for the environment as well.

Here at Stove World UK we're proud to offer a range of DEFRA exempt wood burning and multi fuel stoves from top brands. The stoves we offer are available in a range of styles from traditional to the modern. We also offer a selection of flue sizes. This means you can choose the right model to fit your needs and your budget.

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

The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is another option at a low cost which you can utilize in smoke-controlled areas. It offers a huge 5kW of heat output, and the added benefit of being able be combined with log store bases to create an even smaller design that is ideal for fitting into fireplaces with larger openings. This stove has an grate that can be multifuel, meaning you can burn wood and a variety of smokeless fuels.

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