Choosing a
premium DEFRA Stoves Approved Woodburner
Defra-approved cooktops are becoming increasingly popular. You can avoid a heavy fine if you live in a smoke-control area. They also have additional advantages.
Most Defra-approved woodburners have a modified top-air control that stops you from closing it all the down and thereby cutting off oxygen supply to the fire. This stops the fire from smoldering or generating smoke.
What is a DEFRA Approved Stove?
It is important that you choose a stove that has been approved by DEFRA when purchasing an electric or
premium DEFRA stoves wood burning stove. This means that the stove has passed rigorous tests conducted by DEFRA. These tests are designed in order to ensure that the product conforms to the law regarding smoke emission. DEFRA approved stoves emit less smoke than woodburning stoves or
premium DEFRA stoves multifuel stoves, which is the reason they are permitted to be used in Smoke Control Areas.
A Defra approved Stove is also referred to as a "Smoke Exempt" Stove. In many cases the models are marked with a 'SE', which means Smoke Exempt. This means that the stove passed an examination conducted by DEFRA, the UK government. The test is designed to measure emission levels and amount of smoke generated in normal operation. Defra Exempt stoves are able to be used within a Smoke Control Area and are often fitted with a 5" chimney liner for the burning of wood (provided that the manufacturer doesn't insist on a larger diameter) when this is in line with Building Regulations.
The choice of a Defra approved stove could be an excellent choice even if you do not live in a Smoke Control Area because they are likely to be more eco-friendly and neighbour friendly. They produce less emissions which can create nuisance smoke in the air. Your flue and chimney will remain cleaner as they only require dry wood that's not been cut or split in recent times.
Bowland Stoves offers a range of Defra-approved stoves that are available in a number of styles. These are perfect for those who want to heat their homes in an eco green way. We also have models that are dual-fuel, meaning you can use stoves to heat your home and create domestic hot water simultaneously.
If you reside in a city or town classified as a smoke control zone in which case you will need to make use of a Defra-approved stove or a smoke exempt stove to comply with the laws and avoid hefty penalties. These stoves have been altered to meet the ultra-low emissions standards that are set out by the UK government. They will often have a second phase of combustion which ensures that the waste products in the form of gases are re burned for greater efficiency.
Eco-friendly stoves that have been Defra-approved
When you choose a DEFRA approved wood-burning stove, you are selecting a source of heat that is not only ecologically sustainable but also extremely efficient. This is because the second phase combustion re-burns the flue gases leading to a reduction in emissions. DEFRA approved stoves are also cost effective because they make use of fuel more efficiently, thus reducing the cost of energy in the long term. They are available in a range of styles that fit any home aesthetic from traditional to modern.
Smoke Control Areas in the UK are another great place to purchase
DEFRA compliant stoves list-approved kitchen appliances. These are usually large cities and towns where smoke emissions are a concern. You can use wood and other fuels that are not allowed in your home without risking fines if you have an approved DEFRA stove.
The top stoves that are approved by DEFRA also come with a variety of eco-friendly features that further reduce their environmental impact. A majority of our stoves, for example that are SIA Ecodesign compliant and feature an advanced cleanburn system that increases combustion efficiency while reducing emissions. They also have an airwash system that keeps the glass clear so you can have a clear view of your fire and they're multi-fuel, so you can burn a broad variety of fuels.
Another way that a DEFRA approved stove is eco-friendly is that they are designed to provide the minimum amount of oxygen for the wood to burn effectively. This ensures that the wood doesn't smoulder, or emit excessive smoke. This is crucial in Smoke Control areas as it could cause fines.
Aside from the benefits of using a wood burning stove in a Smoke Control Area, DEFRA approved stoves are better for the environment, and more importantly for your health. This is due to the fact that ultra-fine particulate (PM2.5) can get deep into the lungs, and is component of the air pollution created by solid fuels, such as wood. This can result in harmful side effects such as asthma symptoms or a feeling of discomfort.
Stoves that have been approved by Defra are friendly to neighbours.
A DEFRA approved stove is essential for those who reside in a smoke-free area as it will allow you to burn wood and other approved smokeless fuels. This is due to their ability to pass stringent emissions tests that restrict the amount of smoke they produce during normal operation. If you install an non-approved stove in a smoke-controlled area, you may be breaking the law. You could also face an enormous fine.
A Defra approved stove is much more environmentally and neighbour friendly. They don't emit any noxious smoke, and if properly maintained they will run for a long period of time. This will keep your chimney and flue in good condition for longer.
Stove manufacturers are constantly improving their clean burning technology and new stoves are now equipped with a wide variety of innovative features that make them green. This includes advanced secondary and tertiary combustion systems that help to ensure that all the gases that ignite are completely consumed. This will result in more efficient combustion that reduces emissions and waste products.
A DEFRA-approved cooktop will also have a high rate of combustion, which means less fuel is wasted and more energy is utilized. This makes them more efficient than earlier models and can result in savings for homeowners.
Defra-approved stoves are more environmentally sustainable than open flames and log burners. They emit much less carbon dioxide than fossil fuels, which can aid the UK's climate change targets. In fact, by burning DEFRA approved stoves, homeowners can reduce their CO2 emissions by up to one fifth.
In addition to being more efficient as well as more efficient, a DEFRA approved stove will usually be able to attain emission levels that are extremely low which are even better than the ones required for Ecodesign. In 2022, new stoves will be required to comply with the Ecodesign regulations that set minimum efficiencies, introduce NOX and OGV ceilings (not currently in place) and emission limits for all wood-burning appliances that will be stricter than the DEFRA Exempt ceiling currently applies.
Smoke Exemptions for Stoves Approved by the Defra
It is important that you check if your new wood stove is Defra-exempt, if you are planning to live in or move to a Smoke Controlled Area. The law prohibits the emission of smoke from a wood stove, unless it is burning an approved fuel. Using an unapproved fuel in a Smoke Controlled area could lead to fines of up to PS1000.
A Defra exempt stove is a multi-fuel wood stove that has been approved by the Defra regulations (Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs). Defra, the UK government department that is responsible for all policies and regulations relating to rural issues, food and the environment.
Manufacturers of stoves produce both models that are DEFRA-approved as well as non-DEFRA. The DEFRA stoves have been modified so that the air vents are not able to be closed.