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What is a luxury DEFRA stoves Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you reside in a smoke control area it is essential to purchase a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled area.

The stoves are tested independently to ensure the lowest emission possible. Stoves with this status typically carry the 'Defra approved' logo in their name or specification.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't have a stove that burns wood and this is not true. Many towns and cities fall under the smoke control zone, however that doesn't mean they aren't able to use a wood burning stove. It's simply that they have to burn approved fuels in their stove (usually brquettes). The Defra approved stove is a type of wood-burning stove that has been tested to ensure that it meets certain standards in relation to the emissions it emits when burning fuels that are approved and consequently, it is able to be used legally in a Smoke Control Area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and many stoves have the SE after their names to signify that they are smoke-free. To be SE approved, a stove must meet strict emission requirements. This means you can be sure that you are buying the best wood stove available.

When you look for a wood burning stove that is Defra exempt or has SE after its name, you'll usually discover that the manufacturer has carried out things like making sure there enough air inlets on the front of the stove to allow full combustion of the fuel, and that the chimney outlet size is sufficient to prevent soot build-up. This is important because it ensures that smoke from the wood burning stove does not escape through the chimney and into your home.

Another benefit of an Defra approved stove is that it generally allows you to install it with 5" chimney liner, which will comply with the UK building regulations. However, stoves that aren't Defra-approved will have to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a variety of DEFRA requirements stoves-approved stoves and fireplaces and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. In fact, a lot of our Defra approved stoves are also capable of being used with a smoke control kit for properties located in a Smoke Control Area and therefore can be used with a variety of authorised smokeless fuels including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also known as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only kind of stove that you can put in a smoke-control area in the event that you intend to use it for solid fuel (wood and preferably well-seasoned). The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't emit excessive smoke and that they are only suitable for use with 'authorized' fuels.

The difference between a DEFRA approved stylish stoves approved stove and one that is not typically is very small. Many modern stoves can easily be made DEFRA conforming with the kit supplied by the manufacturer and then fitted in a matter of minutes. This is because Defra approved appliances must pass very strict tests and have a limit on the amount of smoke they can produce.

To ensure that the restrictions are kept the stove has to be able limit its combustion air so that it doesn't starve itself of oxygen, which could cause it to smolder. This is accomplished by a mechanism inside the stove which opens a small amount of air into the firebox during the process of combustion, which is typically hidden within the stove and underneath the base of the firebox.

Stove World UK has a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves, from some of the most reputable brands in the country, including Stovax Arada and Burley. They are available in a wide variety of styles and finishes. Select from a broad selection of Ecodesign stoves that are designed to meet the future demands for air quality.

Smoke Control Areas are usually located around cities and towns with large populations and you can look up your local authority's website to determine if the area you live in is classified as one. It is crucial to buy an approved DEFRA stove if you reside in a smoke-controlled zone. This will allow you to avoid being fined by your local authority. This is because if you use 'unauthorised' fuel in an unapproved stove, for example coal or other solid fuels that could result in fines of up to PS300.

Approved for Wood

A defra approved traditional stoves approved wood stove, also known as a smoke exempt stove, is an appliance that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will be stamped with the Defra approved logo or the word "SE" after its name, which means it is able to be used in smoke-controlled areas when burning approved fuels only which is in this case wood.

The older wood stoves can release large amounts of particulate matter into the air which can trigger or contribute to respiratory issues asthma attacks, heart problems and premature death. This is why it's crucial to purchase a new wood stove that meets the strict emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for an "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which indicates that the stove has met the emission limits that are now in place.

If you purchase a cooktop which is not EPA-certified and you live in a smoking area you'll have to get it recertified before you can use the stove. This can be expensive and time-consuming, however it is required by law. Homeowners who sell a house with wood stove that is not certified could be subject to tax credits or fines that relate to the clean air.

With a kit, or an adjustment supplied by the installer, most modern stoves can be Defra approved. This is due to the primary difference between the DEFRA approved stove and one which aren't, is the combustion air management system which controls how much air passes through the stove during normal operation. The modifications are usually made on the underside of the firebox or in the base.

Some manufacturers produce two versions of their wood stoves one that is Defra approved and the other not. The reason is that the cost of putting a wood stove through the rigorous Defra testing is expensive. To offset these costs, they sell the non approved version at a cheaper price. The DEFRA approved version will have had the combustion air modification done as part of the testing procedure.

Approved for Gas

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could burn any fuel they wanted, which resulted in high levels of smoke emissions. This could cause health problems. To combat this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that homes could not emit any smoke unless their wood burners and multifuel stoves were Defra-approved for burning only authorised materials like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been put through rigorous testing in order to prove they can efficiently burn fuels that are approved in a Smoke Control Zone. The most modern combustion technology allows a constant minimum of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove comply with Defra standards for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with approved fuels like anthracite as well as manufactured smokeless coals.

The Stove Yard has a vast selection of stoves that are Defra approved that are perfect for those who reside in a smoke-free area and need a new fireplace that burns wood. We have a wide range of Defra-approved stoves. These include traditional, contemporary and inset models that are made by top DEFRA stoves manufacturers such as Stovax. Arada, Burley, and AGA.

The good news is there is no distinction in appearance between a Defra-approved woodburning stove and a non-approved model. However, the Defra-approved models do have a few features that are designed to make them burn cleaner. They usually have a slightly different grate and air vents as well as on gas models they may have a slightly larger flue outlet.

Another benefit of the Defra Approved stove is that they'll almost always have five" (125mm) flue outlet. This means that you can choose a narrower stainless steel twin wall chimney liner that is less expensive than a standard 6" (150mm) liner. We've used this when customers have an old or non-standard chimney stack which we are installing the Defra approved wood burning stove into and it reduces the cost of relining the chimney with a bigger diameter liner.