Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

There’s a wide selection of defra exempt multi fuel stoves that will fit in with any home. Defra approved stoves meet government regulations and are designed to burn fuel efficiently and emit low emissions.

This is particularly crucial when you live in a smoke-control zone. Even if you don’t, a Defra Stove is better for your chimney, and your neighbors.

Defra Approved

You may have noticed across our website that many of our wood burning stoves are listed as being DEFRA exempt or DEFRA approved. These terms might seem like jargon to the average homeowner, but they’re not.

DEFRA is the acronym for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they handle regulations and policies in relation to the environment, agriculture and food. Defra approved stoves have been passed a rigorous test to ensure they abide by the strict regulations of the government regarding emissions of smoke during operation. These stoves are also designed to burn authorised fuels like coal and wood more efficiently, which means they emit less pollution.

It’s a great thing for those who live in Smoke Control Area, as the law currently prohibits smoke emissions within these areas unless using an approved DEFRA stove and an approved fuel. In the past, it has been possible to install a non-Defra certified stove in a Smoke Control Area as long as you used only approved fuels, Wood heater such as wood. In January 2022, the law will be altered and stoves that aren’t approved won’t be allowed to be used unless they’re equipped with a secondary and tertiary system that can reduce the production of particulate matter carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and organic gaseous substances.

Our Defra approved ranges are also equipped with a mechanism that stops you from closing down the top air vent completely. This could result in the fire to smolder and release smoke into your home. Instead, these stoves come with an adjustable air flow that will allow you to open the top vent slightly while still maintaining a safe and efficient burn.

Another benefit of purchasing a Defra approved stove is that it comes with a 5 inch chimney liner. This is vital since there are a variety of construction regulations that require you need an unlined chimney that has at least a 5-inch diameter.

Smoke Control Areas

If you live in a zone of smoke control you’ll require a Defra approved stove if you wish to legally burn wood in your home. DEFRA has tested these stoves to confirm that they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions required in smoke zones for control. You can see the list of areas in which you require a Defra approved stove on the Defra website.

Multifuel stoves and stoves exempt from Defra

A Defra approved stove, also known as a DEFRA multi fuel or wood Heater burning stove will have passed a rigorous test developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The UK government agency responsible for protecting our natural environment, promoting agriculture and food industry and ensuring a flourishing rural economic. The tests that Defra approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance only produces minimal levels of smoke and grit while it is operating.

Stove Supermarket offers a variety of DEFRA permitted stoves Exempt Stoves that are multi-fuel stoves. This means you can burn smokeless, authorised wood as well as seasoned fuels. These stoves are also known as Defra stoves, Defra approved wooden burners and are abbreviated SE.

The most recent Defra woodburning and multi-fuel stoves are equipped with secondary and tertiary venting systems that ensure that the wood is completely burned before it exits the chimney. This is a cleaner method than simply leaving a fire on the stove to burn for long periods of time and it reduces the amount smoke that can be generated.

If you reside in a Smoke Control Area, or considering moving to one, a Defra exempt stove is an excellent choice for your home. It is not only more environmentally friendly and efficient, but it also helps reduce the nuisance smoke that could make your neighbors angry.

You can still enjoy open fires, barbecues and pizza ovens in your backyard however, remember that excessive or toxic smoke could be a nuisance for the law and could result in a fine. In a Smoke Control Area it is not permitted to use open flames or stoves that burn damp, rotten, or wet wood or other fuels.

Burning Other Fuels

Defra Approved stoves are designed to burn a wide range of fuels, including wood. They burn wood so efficiently that they are in compliance with strict regulations of the government for emissions when operating in smoke control zones. They can be used in any smoke-control zone, as long as they are burning approved fuels such as pellets, briquettes or logs. Stoves that are Defra approved will often be denoted with an ‘SE’ logo that signifies Smoke Exempt.

What is it that makes the Defra approved stove distinct from traditional multifuel stoves is that they have air vents that pre-heat the air prior to it entering the firebox. The pre-heated, heated air ensures that all fuel is ignited to produce a cleaner combustion. It also reduces soot build in the chimney and keeps it from becoming blocked. The stoves of Defra also come with internal baffle plates which help to regulate the flames and maintain an evenly distributed heat distribution.

Defra could impose severe penalties on anyone who uses a non-Defra approved appliance in areas that are smoke-free. To avoid the risk of being charged by Defra you should only purchase and use a DEFRA approved stove that has been tested to the government’s strict requirements.

DEFRA stoves are also referred to as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with all types of fuel but are especially suited to dry soft and hard wood. The air vents aren’t closed completely, so there’s always oxygen to aid in pure combustion.

This technology is not only compliant with the current government’s standards for air quality but also with the future Ecodesign requirements that will go in 2022. Stovax wood-burning and multifuel stoves will be marked with the SIA Ecodesign Ready label, that confirms they comply with the new emission standards that are more stringent. These new standards are part of the government’s continuous efforts to ensure that the air in the country clean and healthy.

Installation

If you live in a Smoke Control Zone, a Defra-exempt multi fuel stove can assist you in complying with the regulations. These wood-burning and multi fuel stoves have been tested independently to ensure that they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions required in a Smoke control area. These stoves can burn wood, or other fuels like coal without concern about the level of smoke they generate.

Stoves that are DEFRA certified can reduce smoke levels by using advanced combustion technology that produces less smoke. These stoves employ an additional stage of combustion that recycles waste products from the first stage. This makes them more efficient and cleaner. In addition to the reduction in emissions, these stoves also reduce the amount of soot that accumulates within the flue and chimney.

If you live in a region that is smoke-controlled it is a good thing to be aware of. You can enjoy a real fireplace more often and for a longer time. Plus, you will reduce your utility bills. These wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves are great for the environment as they produce less pollutant. They can also be used to burn more fuel than other stoves.

A simple kit supplied by the manufacturer can make many stoves DEFRA-exempt. This kit alters the air vents of the stove to ensure that they are not closed at night. This is referred to as slumbering, and allows part-burned combustibles and flammables to escape into the atmosphere rather than going up the chimney, where they could hinder the flue. DEFRA approved stoves don’t sleep, and therefore are more eco-friendly and far less likely to block a chimney.

It is recommended that an HETAS registered installer or Building Control officer install your DEFRA approved appliance to get the most out of it. This will ensure that your installation was completed to the correct specifications and in line with the most current regulations. In addition, it will also ensure your warranty since the installer can self-certify their work.

Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

There’s a wide selection of defra exempt multi fuel stoves that will fit in with any home. Defra approved stoves meet government regulations and are designed to burn fuel efficiently and emit low emissions.

This is particularly crucial when you live in a smoke-control zone. Even if you don’t, a Defra Stove is better for your chimney, and your neighbors.

Defra Approved

You may have noticed across our website that many of our wood burning stoves are listed as being DEFRA exempt or DEFRA approved. These terms might seem like jargon to the average homeowner, but they’re not.

DEFRA is the acronym for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they handle regulations and policies in relation to the environment, agriculture and food. Defra approved stoves have been passed a rigorous test to ensure they abide by the strict regulations of the government regarding emissions of smoke during operation. These stoves are also designed to burn authorised fuels like coal and wood more efficiently, which means they emit less pollution.

It’s a great thing for those who live in Smoke Control Area, as the law currently prohibits smoke emissions within these areas unless using an approved DEFRA stove and an approved fuel. In the past, it has been possible to install a non-Defra certified stove in a Smoke Control Area as long as you used only approved fuels, Wood heater such as wood. In January 2022, the law will be altered and stoves that aren’t approved won’t be allowed to be used unless they’re equipped with a secondary and tertiary system that can reduce the production of particulate matter carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and organic gaseous substances.

Our Defra approved ranges are also equipped with a mechanism that stops you from closing down the top air vent completely. This could result in the fire to smolder and release smoke into your home. Instead, these stoves come with an adjustable air flow that will allow you to open the top vent slightly while still maintaining a safe and efficient burn.

Another benefit of purchasing a Defra approved stove is that it comes with a 5 inch chimney liner. This is vital since there are a variety of construction regulations that require you need an unlined chimney that has at least a 5-inch diameter.

Smoke Control Areas

If you live in a zone of smoke control you’ll require a Defra approved stove if you wish to legally burn wood in your home. DEFRA has tested these stoves to confirm that they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions required in smoke zones for control. You can see the list of areas in which you require a Defra approved stove on the Defra website.

Multifuel stoves and stoves exempt from Defra

A Defra approved stove, also known as a DEFRA multi fuel or wood Heater burning stove will have passed a rigorous test developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The UK government agency responsible for protecting our natural environment, promoting agriculture and food industry and ensuring a flourishing rural economic. The tests that Defra approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance only produces minimal levels of smoke and grit while it is operating.

Stove Supermarket offers a variety of DEFRA permitted stoves Exempt Stoves that are multi-fuel stoves. This means you can burn smokeless, authorised wood as well as seasoned fuels. These stoves are also known as Defra stoves, Defra approved wooden burners and are abbreviated SE.

The most recent Defra woodburning and multi-fuel stoves are equipped with secondary and tertiary venting systems that ensure that the wood is completely burned before it exits the chimney. This is a cleaner method than simply leaving a fire on the stove to burn for long periods of time and it reduces the amount smoke that can be generated.

If you reside in a Smoke Control Area, or considering moving to one, a Defra exempt stove is an excellent choice for your home. It is not only more environmentally friendly and efficient, but it also helps reduce the nuisance smoke that could make your neighbors angry.

You can still enjoy open fires, barbecues and pizza ovens in your backyard however, remember that excessive or toxic smoke could be a nuisance for the law and could result in a fine. In a Smoke Control Area it is not permitted to use open flames or stoves that burn damp, rotten, or wet wood or other fuels.

Burning Other Fuels

Defra Approved stoves are designed to burn a wide range of fuels, including wood. They burn wood so efficiently that they are in compliance with strict regulations of the government for emissions when operating in smoke control zones. They can be used in any smoke-control zone, as long as they are burning approved fuels such as pellets, briquettes or logs. Stoves that are Defra approved will often be denoted with an ‘SE’ logo that signifies Smoke Exempt.

What is it that makes the Defra approved stove distinct from traditional multifuel stoves is that they have air vents that pre-heat the air prior to it entering the firebox. The pre-heated, heated air ensures that all fuel is ignited to produce a cleaner combustion. It also reduces soot build in the chimney and keeps it from becoming blocked. The stoves of Defra also come with internal baffle plates which help to regulate the flames and maintain an evenly distributed heat distribution.

Defra could impose severe penalties on anyone who uses a non-Defra approved appliance in areas that are smoke-free. To avoid the risk of being charged by Defra you should only purchase and use a DEFRA approved stove that has been tested to the government’s strict requirements.

DEFRA stoves are also referred to as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with all types of fuel but are especially suited to dry soft and hard wood. The air vents aren’t closed completely, so there’s always oxygen to aid in pure combustion.

This technology is not only compliant with the current government’s standards for air quality but also with the future Ecodesign requirements that will go in 2022. Stovax wood-burning and multifuel stoves will be marked with the SIA Ecodesign Ready label, that confirms they comply with the new emission standards that are more stringent. These new standards are part of the government’s continuous efforts to ensure that the air in the country clean and healthy.

Installation

If you live in a Smoke Control Zone, a Defra-exempt multi fuel stove can assist you in complying with the regulations. These wood-burning and multi fuel stoves have been tested independently to ensure that they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions required in a Smoke control area. These stoves can burn wood, or other fuels like coal without concern about the level of smoke they generate.

Stoves that are DEFRA certified can reduce smoke levels by using advanced combustion technology that produces less smoke. These stoves employ an additional stage of combustion that recycles waste products from the first stage. This makes them more efficient and cleaner. In addition to the reduction in emissions, these stoves also reduce the amount of soot that accumulates within the flue and chimney.

If you live in a region that is smoke-controlled it is a good thing to be aware of. You can enjoy a real fireplace more often and for a longer time. Plus, you will reduce your utility bills. These wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves are great for the environment as they produce less pollutant. They can also be used to burn more fuel than other stoves.

A simple kit supplied by the manufacturer can make many stoves DEFRA-exempt. This kit alters the air vents of the stove to ensure that they are not closed at night. This is referred to as slumbering, and allows part-burned combustibles and flammables to escape into the atmosphere rather than going up the chimney, where they could hinder the flue. DEFRA approved stoves don’t sleep, and therefore are more eco-friendly and far less likely to block a chimney.

It is recommended that an HETAS registered installer or Building Control officer install your DEFRA approved appliance to get the most out of it. This will ensure that your installation was completed to the correct specifications and in line with the most current regulations. In addition, it will also ensure your warranty since the installer can self-certify their work.  Read More