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What is a Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove?

A multi-fuel stove that has been approved by defra is one which has passed the Defra test for smoke. These stoves are often referred to as SE (smoke-exempt) stoves.

The government Defra department is responsible for implementing rules and regulations related to the environment, agriculture and rural issues. The Defra test demonstrates that you are able to burn wood or approved smokeless fuels, such as Anthracite ovals within an area that is smoke-free without causing annoyance to neighbors with noisy smoke.

Eco-Friendly

Eco-friendly stoves produce minimal emissions, making use of fuel efficiently, and using sustainable materials. They typically use wood or a combination of authorised fuels, and are designed with ecological considerations in the back of their minds. There are many eco-friendly multi-fuel stoves as well as log burners to choose from, ranging from modern to traditional models. Some eco-friendly stoves even make use of dung (the excreta of domesticated livestock) as a highly efficient and carbon neutral alternative to wood.

The most important aspect to ensuring that your stove is eco-friendly is to make sure that the fuel you use is properly seasoned or dried. This reduces the moisture content of the wood and allows it to burn more efficiently. It is also a good idea to purchase only wood harvested from sustainable forests. Look for the Woodsure 'Ready to Burn' logo when purchasing wood to guarantee that it has been dried at an appropriate level.

Most of the newer stoves comply with strict EU EcoDesign Standards. These standards require stove manufacturers to design wood burning stoves with energy efficiency and the environment in mind. Manufacturers must take into account emissions as well as resource efficiency and waste reduction when they design Ecodesign stoves. These are among the most eco-friendly and cleanest stoves that are available.

Replace the grill on your stove with ceramic grates. This makes it more sustainable. Ceramic is not just attractive but also has the added benefit of being anti-smoking and helping reduce the amount of sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere. Ceramic grate liners also have a longer duration and are much easier to clean than steel grate inserts.

In a Smoke Control Area you can still use the wood burner or multi-fuel stove. However, it is crucial to use only fuels that have been approved by Defra. You could be breaking the law if you don't. To avoid this, you should only make use of Defra approved fuels, like anthracite that is manufactured smokeless in your stove.

Clean Burning

Multi fuel stoves that are approved by Defra are only permitted to be used in areas with smoke control in the event that they burn only smokeless fuel. It could be a smokeless log, anthracite or naturally occurring or manufactured product. The stove manufacturers must follow the regulations to sell a DEFRA-exempt wood burner. Here at The Stove Yard we have a fantastic choice of DEFRA approved wood burning stoves and multi fuel stoves from leading brands like Arada, Parkray, Burley, Stovax and many more.

The Defra-exempt stoves employ the latest technology for combustion to reduce the amount of tar and emissions within your chimney or flue system. They use the latest secondary and tertiary airflow systems to ignite tar gas and particulates before they can escape into the air. This is the reason why a best DEFRA stoves approved stove so much more eco-friendly than the older generation wood burning stoves and open fires.

The design of a Defra-approved stove is also different. The majority of our range has a hidden mechanism that allows a small, continuous flow of air to the fire, even when the vents for air have been closed. This stops ash and soot from being sent up the fireplace, which could cause dangerous chimney fires.

The new Defra-approved stoves won't permit you to completely shut the vents for air and sleep the stove for a night, which can send part burned combustibles in the air.

A DEFRA approved stove will also give you the longest burn time than non-Defra models, although it's worth noting that if you switched your authorised fuel for smokeless coal and wanted to slumber your stove overnight it would reduce the burn time too because the continuous supply of air needed to slumber burn would slow the combustion of the smokeless fuel.

Reduced Emissions

If used correctly, stove Retailer a DEFRA exempt stove can generate very low levels of emissions. These emissions are usually PM2.5 particles, which could cause a variety health issues such as heart diseases and lung diseases when inhaled.

The high efficiency of combustion offered by a DEFRA-approved wood burning device reduces the amount harmful particles and pollutants released in the burning process. This reduces the environmental impact especially in urban areas where pollution levels are high.

In addition to decreasing harmful emissions, the efficiency of a stove can reduce the cost of heating your home. By using a DEFRA-approved wood burning stove in place of a gas boiler you can reduce your carbon footprint while saving money on your energy bill.

If you live in an area where smoke is controlled, it's crucial that your stove be DEFRA Approved (or Smoke Exempt) as this will enable you to use Defra Approved Fuels such as manufactured smokeless ovals such as Anthracite or Homefire as well as dried wood and other fuels that are authorised. This lets you enjoy your fireplace without worrying about nuisance smoke disturbing your neighbours.

In addition to being DEFRA approved and DEFRA Approved, a lot of stoves are tested to clearSkies level requirements and are able to be identified with the clearSkies label. The clearSkies scheme is an independent scheme that requires stove manufacturers display information on the effectiveness and emissions of their appliances that allow consumers to make an informed choice. The information must include a stove's efficiency rating as well as emissions, along with the type and size of the stove.

It's important to remember that, as with Ecodesign the clearSkies regulations are minimum standards. Manufacturers can go above and over these. ESSE for instance has developed its latest stoves to be even more efficient and cleaner burning, producing less particulates without compromising on performance or control. This latest innovation utilizes patented Twin Catalytic Combustion Technology that burns all smoke particles which reduces their impact on the environment.

If you live in a smoke-free zone and use a DEFRA Approved Stove with a top-quality, kiln dried or seasoned log you will get as much heat, or perhaps more in the same amount of dry wood as when it was burned in an non DEFRA Approved Stove. It could be up to 24 per cent less expensive to heat your home with an newest Defra Approved Stove than with gas boilers.

Conforms to Building Regulations

If you live in a Smoke Control Area, it's important to have a DEFRA approved multi fuel Stove Retailer. The stoves have been tested to ensure that they do not emit smoke when burning approved fuel. You can therefore use them in areas with a significant amount of buildings. We install and supply DEFRA approved log stoves made by top brands such as Mi-fires and Contura.

A DEFRA approved multi fuel stove can allow you to burn wood, peat and other solid fuels in a safe manner. Be aware that some fuels are restricted for use in Smoke Control Areas, so it's essential to be familiar with local regulations and restrictions.

Proper ventilation is essential for safe operation of multi fuel stoves, because it helps to reduce the amount of carbon monoxide that builds up in your home. DEFRA approved multi fuel stoves come with an inbuilt venting system that automatically delivers enough air to the combustion process, meaning that your home will be properly ventilated and safe to use.

DEFRA approved stoves also come with a minimum size of 550mm2, which means they can be used combination with a standard dualwall system. Our vast selection of flue liners is compatible with DEFRA approved stoves, meaning you can enhance your fireplace to ensure it is compliant with the most recent emission requirements.

Look for the DEFRA symbol on the stove's packaging or online. Many reputable stove retailers will include this information on their websites and on their displays in the store so that you can easily determine which stoves are in compliance with the requirements.

If you're considering installing a multi-fuel stove, it's crucial that you have the task completed by a licensed professional to ensure that you are in compliance with building regulations. Inadequately following installation guidelines could result in the issuance of a fine and damage to your property. We recommend using an HETAS approved installer to complete your stove installation, because they will be familiar with the manufacturers guidelines and building regulations.