What is a DEFRA Approved Wood Burning Stove?
If you reside in a region that is smoke-controlled and smoke-controlled, you must use a wood burning stove that is approved by DEFRA. These stoves allow you to use approved fuels without violating the law or upsetting your neighbors.
The latest Defra approved stoves provide the most recent clean burning technology, using secondary and tertiary combustion methods to further reduce emissions. Typically, DEFRA approved clean burning stoves they are also capable of being used with a wide range of approved smokeless fuels.
Defra Approved
The term 'Defra-approved stove' may sound a bit complicated however it's actually an open-fired stove which is exempt from UK smoke control zones. To obtain Defra approval, a stove has to undergo rigorous testing. If it passes the test it will be awarded the official title DEFRA Smoke Exempt appliance.
Stoves that have been Defra-approved can only burn authorised fuels, and of course wood. They also have to be able to do it efficiently and without much smoke. This is because these stoves are able to achieve the very latest combustion technology that prevents any combustibles that are part-burned from going up the chimney and thus into the air. This is beneficial for the environment and also reduces the chance of a blockage in the chimney.
In addition to providing a range of top DEFRA approved wood burners, we also have a variety of traditional and contemporary multi-fuel stoves. This includes the stunning Portway Arundel XL, which features a large glass panel that lets you to enjoy the mesmerising allure of a crackling fire, while enjoying a full view of the flames and the glow.
It has an A energy rating and the ability to burn logs overnight and a body made of steel to ensure excellent heat retention as well as being Defra approved and priced at PS1,499. Bohemia X60 Cube Panorama Multifuel Stove is a different option worth considering. This multifuel DEFRA has a power output between 3 and 9kW, and an efficiency of heating of A plus. It's an excellent choice for those who live in smoke-controlled areas.
If you're looking for something more traditional, there's the ESSE 700 Vista. It's an Defra approved stove that comes with lots of style and quality. It boasts an A+ rating and is able to be utilized in the DEFRA Smoke Control Area thanks to its unique twin catalytics technology. This is a top-quality stove, and it also complies with the new Eco Design 2022 regulations.
Eco Design Ready
Eco Design regulations are a key element of the UK Government's clean air policy. These regulations were put in place to reduce harmful emissions created by wood burning stoves in the UK. It is now illegal for a stove to be manufactured that does not meet the Ecodesign regulations. Stoves that are already in the supply chain can continue to be sold, however in 2022 the new installations must be Eco Design compliant.
As a Stove Industry Alliance member, we carry a range of Eco Design approved wood-burning stoves. These stoves have been independently tested to ensure they emit lower levels of particulates than open-fires. SIA Eco Design stoves also generate 80% fewer CO2 emissions than an open fire.
 The testing process includes the measurement of particulate (PM), organic gases (OGC), and nitrogen oxides. When you purchase an SIA approved Eco Design stove, you can be confident that it was designed to limit the production of harmful chemicals.
To be classified as Eco Design Ready, a stove must have lower emission levels across all of these tests. an increase in fuel efficiency and a reduction in the amount of harmful by-products produced are also crucial. Our Eco Design approved wood burning stoves feature the most advanced combustion techniques, such as secondary air supply and catalytic convertors which aid in limiting the production of harmful emissions in operation.
Not only are Eco Design approved stoves better for the environment, they're also more economical to run. This is because Eco Design stoves consume less fuel to generate the exact same amount of heat. You'll reduce your energy bills. A wood-burning stove can aid in heating your home more efficiently. By using wood to power your stove you will be able to avoid the rising cost of electricity and natural gas.
Exempt
The stoves that are exempt from Defra have passed tests and exams to ensure that they are able to be legally used in Smoke Control Areas. This means that you can burn wood, or authorised fuels inside these stoves (including many types smokeless fuels).
They are designed to supply the minimum amount of air for combustion required to provide a clean and efficient burn. This means that they produce very little smoke compared to older style open fires and wood burning stoves. They are also efficient in terms of energy consumption and are ideal for heating your home at a lower cost.
They are not just a great option for those living in Smoke Control Areas but they can also be a great alternative to fossil fuels in general. They are usually less expensive than traditional electric or gas fires, and if you purchase your logs locally, then they are also carbon neutral.
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