What is a DEFRA Exempt Stove?

A DEFRA exempt stove is a wood burning or multi fuel stove that has been approved to burn certain types of fuel, even in smoke control areas. They ensure maximum combustion while reducing amount of smoke.

Many of the top stove manufacturers offer DEFRA exempted stoves equipped with secondary or tertiary burning systems which help reduce emissions and make them more eco-friendly.

Selecting a Defra-Exempt Stove

When buying a wood burning stove or multi fuel stove, it is essential to understand that not all of these kinds of stoves are made identical. There are many aspects to take into consideration, from the size and output of the heat source to whether or not the stove is defra approved.

DEFRA Stoves Ratings Approved Stoves are also known as smoke-free stoves and they have been tested to meet the UK government's strict environmental standards. They can be used in smoke control areas and can be used to burn fuels that would not normally be permitted, like wood.

These stoves are made to emit lower emissions of smoke and harmful gases when burning fuel, which is beneficial to the environment. They also in reducing energy costs to a degree that other kinds of open fire or wood burner can't. This is because these stoves have greater temperatures of combustion, which means they generate more heat with the same amount fuel.

The stoves we sell that are Defra-exempt come with secondary and tertiary systems that help to reduce the amount pollutants produced during the combustion of fuel. This means that they are even more eco-friendly than other types of wood burning stoves or open fires that aren't Defra approved and help keep your chimney clean for longer.

If you live in a smoke controlled area, it is essential that you choose a Defra-exempt stove. This will ensure that you do not violate the law and could face a heavy fine. If you do not reside in a smoke-free area We still suggest that buying a stove that is Defra-exempt. They use fuels more efficiently and are more sustainable for the environment. They will also help prevent nuisance smoke from entering your home.

We offer a wide range of wood burning stoves and multi-fuel stoves from top manufacturers like Arada, Burley and Parkray. All of these are Defra exempt, and are available in a range of styles that will suit your home. Please contact our stove experts if have any queries about our Defra Approved Stoves.

Defra Approved Stoves for Smoke Control Areas

When looking to purchase a new wood burning or multi fuel stove for your home there are many options to choose from. Some of these stoves will be labelled as being DEFRA exempt or Defra approved. While this terminology may seem like jargon that you don't have to be concerned about, it is important to know that these stoves are designed specifically for use in areas that control smoke.

You must buy a DEFRA-exempt stove if you live in a zone of smoke control to avoid being fined. The DEFRA (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) has tested this kind of stove to make sure it can be used without producing excessive smoke in Smoke Control Areas. This testing is carried out by a certified testing company to ensure that the stoves comply with strict requirements set out by the government.

As you can imagine there's a lot of design and engineering that goes into making stoves that have been DEFRA approved. You won't be able tell the difference between stoves which have been DEFRA approved and those that have not. The main difference is that a stove that has been DEFRA Approved does not emit a lot of smoke and is capable of being used with approved fuels like pellets, logs and briquettes etc.

You can cut down on your fuel costs whether you live in a zone of smoke control or not by purchasing a DEFRA exempt stove. They burn cleaner and more efficiently, which will reduce the amount of fuel you use. They also are more beneficial for your chimney since they can prevent the build-up of soot and gritty particles.

The Defra approved wood burners and multi-fuel stoves that we have in our range all satisfy the strict UK legal requirements to be awarded this status. The wood burners and multi-fuel stoves that we have in our range all meet the strict UK legal requirements to earn this status.

Defra Approved Stoves for areas with no smoke control

It is important to know whether you live in an area designated for smoke control prior to purchasing a new stove. If you do, it is essential that your stove is DEFRA approved since the use of a stove that is not approved in a Smoke Control Area could result in fines.

If you live in a Smoke Control Area, it is essential to select an appliance that has been approved to burn wood and other fuels. DEFRA is the Department of Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs and it is the government agency that enforces the Clean Air Act in these areas. Contact your local authority to find out whether your home is in an area designated as a Smoke Control Area.

A order DEFRA stoves online Approved Stove is one that has passed the government's rigorous test for emission levels during normal operation. This means that the stove is able to meet emission levels that are low, which is better for your health and the environment, while also making it more efficient to burn wood or other approved fuels.

You will often see the DEFRA approved stove since they'll display the Defra Approved logo or may have SE (smoke exempt) in the title or specification. The logo is widely recognized by the industry and is widely adopted so you should be able to find one quickly enough.

Defra-approved stoves have many advantages. They are more efficient than traditional models and are able to burn at lower levels. They also have a much longer life span than traditional stoves, with a few manufacturers offering a five year warranty on their products.

If your stove is DEFRA-approved, you can use it with most kinds. But, it is recommended to use firewood with an moisture content of 20% or less to prevent excessive smoke emissions. You can achieve this by using a supplier of logs who uses the Woodsure Ready to Burn Scheme, or by purchasing firewood from your nearest timber merchant.

A DEFRA stove will always provide a minimum amount of combustion air to ensure that the fuel is burning properly and efficiently, without producing excessive smoke. This makes it perfect for use with sleep burn, which is where you leave your stove to run overnight and allow the fuel to continue to burn, without releasing excess smoke into the room.

Stoves Approved by Defra for Multi-Fuel

When it comes to selecting a wood burning or multi fuel stove for your home, you could be drawn to one that is a DEFRA approved multi-fuel stoves approved model. Whilst for many homeowners this may sound like jargon that they shouldn't have to be concerned about, there is a lot of truth in the fact that DEFRA approved stylish stoves approved stoves are more beneficial for your chimney as well as the environment.

Defra approved stoves are designed to ensure that they don't deprive the fire of oxygen during the process of combustion. This helps to prevent the fire from producing large amounts of smoke, particularly in Smoke Control Areas. Certain stoves can be modified to become Defra certified using an approved manufacturer's kit. The kit restricts the amount the vents on the airways are shut during the burning process. If you are someone who is prone to load a stove with fuel and put it to sleep to prolong the burn, this is known as 'slumber burning', in which the stove is stripped of oxygen, the flames will burn more slowly and create more part-burned combustibles such as soot and tar which can cause blockages within the flue. A Defra approved stove does not slumber and therefore will be less likely to send this material into the air, it also means that when you switch from solid fuel to smokeless coal for overnight burning, a minimum amount of air is always being delivered so your multi-fuel stove will not burn as fast as a non-approved device.

Stove Supermarket has a broad selection of DEFRA-approved stoves that can be used in a variety of applications. This includes a traditional stove such as our Bassington Eco which has a cast iron construction with large picture windows, making it ideal to be used in an old-fashioned fireplace or inglenook. The stove is DEFRA-approved for burning wood in a smoke-control area and can also be used with solid fuels and a variety of smokeless coals.

All of our Defra approved stoves have been tested to ensure they are at the top level of efficiency and emissions. In turn, they can be used in Smoke Control Areas and will keep your home and chimney cleaner for longer than a non-DEFRA approved stove.