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 if you reside in a smoke-control area. Even if you aren't have a smoke control area, the Defra Stove is better for your chimney and your neighbors.

Defra Approved

You might have noticed that on our website, a number wood burning stoves are listed as DEFRA exempted or DEFRA approved. These terms may appear to be jargon to the typical homeowner, but they're not.

DEFRA is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. They are responsible for the policies and regulations related to food, agriculture and the environment. Defra approved stoves have been tested rigorously to ensure they adhere to the strict regulations of the government regarding the emission of smoke during their operation. They're additionally designed to burn authorized fuels like coal and wood more efficiently, which means that they produce far fewer pollutants.

It's a great thing for those who reside in Smoke Control Area because the law currently prohibits smoke emissions within these areas, unless you use a DEFRA-approved stove with an approved fuel. In the past, it was possible to install a non-Defra approved stove in a Smoke Control Area as long as you used only approved fuels, such as wood. However, from January 2022, the law is changing and stoves that are not approved are not permitted to be installed unless they have been fitted with secondary or tertiary burning system which can drastically reduce the production of particulate matter NOx, carbon dioxide and organic gaseous compounds.

Our Defra approved ranges are also equipped with a mechanism that prevents you from closing down the top air vent completely. This could lead to the fire smouldering and emitting smoke into your home. These stoves come with an adjustable air feed that lets you open the top vent just a little and still maintain the safety of a clean, efficient combustion.

Another advantage of purchasing a Defra approved stove is that it is able to be fitted with a 5-inch chimney liner. This is crucial since there are a variety of construction regulations that require you must have a chimney with 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 to burn wood legally within your home. DEFRA has tested these stoves to ensure they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions required in smoke zones for control. On the Defra site, you will find a list of places that require a Defra-approved stove.

Multifuel stoves and Defra exempt stoves

A Defra approved stove, also referred to as a DEFRA multi fuel or wood burning stove has passed a rigorous test that was developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA endorsed stoves). The UK government body who are responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, assisting the farming and food industry and ensuring a vibrant rural economy. The tests that Defra Approved Stoves must clear are designed to ensure that the stove produces small amounts of grit or smoke when it is operating.

A lot of the Defra Exempt stoves we stock at Stove Supermarket are also multi fuel stoves that allow you to burn approved smokeless fuels as well as seasoned wood. They are often referred to as Defra stoves or Defra approved woodburners and they are usually abbreviated to SE.

The most modern DEFRA guidelines stoves stoves for woodburning and multi-fuel come with secondary and tertiary venting systems that ensure that the wood is completely burned before it leaves the chimney. This is a more efficient method than simply leaving a log fire on the fire to burn for long periods of time and it reduces the amount of nuisance smoke that is generated.

If you reside in an area that is a Smoke Control Area, or if you are thinking of moving to one, then a Defra exempt stove is the best choice for your property. It's not just more sustainable however, it also helps reduce the nuisance smoke which can make your neighbors angry.

You can still use an open fire, barbecues and a pizza oven in your garden. However excessive or toxic smoke can be considered a nuisance, and you could be fined. In an area designated as a Smoke Control Area, you are not allowed to use open fires or stoves for burning damp, rotten or wet wood or other fuels.

Burning Other Fuels Besides Cars

Defra Approved Stoves are made to burn a variety of fuels, including wood. They burn wood with such efficiency that they meet the strict emission regulations of the government when operating in smoke zones for control. They can be used in any smoke-control zone, as long as they are burning approved fuels such as pellets, briquettes, and logs. Stoves that are Defra approved are usually identified with the an 'SE' symbol that signifies Smoke Exempt.

A Defra-approved stove is different from a standard multifuel stove in that it has secondary air vents that pre-heat air prior to entering the firebox. This pre-heated air helps ensure that all the fuel is ignited and burned, which results in a cleaner combustion process. This also prevents the accumulation of soot that can block the chimney. The stoves of Defra also come with internal baffle plates that aid to control the flames and maintain an uniform heat distribution.

Using non-DEFRA compliant stoves list approved stoves in areas that are smoke-free could result in heavy fines from the UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). If you want to avoid being prosecuted by Defra ensure that you make use of a DEFRA-approved cooking appliance that has been tested in accordance with the guidelines of the government.

DEFRA stoves are also known as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with most kinds of fuel, but are ideally suited for dry soft and hard wood. They're built with air vents that are unable to be completely closed so the stove will always get a supply of oxygen to ensure pure combustion and minimize the risk of noxious gases and soot.

This technology is not only in line with the current air quality standards of the government as well as with the future Ecodesign standards that will come in effect in 2022. A large portion of Stovax multi-fuel and wood burning stoves we sell will bear this SIA Ecodesign Ready mark which confirms that they meet these new stricter emissions standards. These new standards are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure that the air we breathe clean and healthy.

Installation

If you live in a Smoke Control Zone, a Defra-exempt multifuel stove can assist you in complying with the rules. These wood-burning and multi fuel stoves have been tested independently in order DEFRA stoves online to ensure that they comply with the strict standards for smoke emissions required in a Smoke control zone. These stoves can be used to burn wood or other authorised fuels like coal without worrying about the levels of smoke they produce.

Stoves that are DEFRA approved are able to reduce smoke levels through advanced technology for combustion that produces less smoke. They usually employ an additional stage of combustion, which re-burns some of the waste products from the first stage, making them less polluting and more efficient. These stoves can reduce not only the amount of emissions but also the amount of soot in the chimney and flue.

This is great news for those who reside in a smoke-free area since it means you can have a genuine fire more often and for longer with the added benefit of lower utility bills. Because of the less pollution, these kinds of wood-burning and multi fuel stoves are also good for the environment as they can use a wider range of materials than other stoves.

A simple kit offered by the manufacturer can make many stoves DEFRA-exempt. This changes the air vents on the stove to prevent them from closing at night. This is known as slumbering and it allows part-burned combustibles which would otherwise block the flue to be released into the air. DEFRA approved stoves do not sleep and are, therefore, better for the environment and far less likely to block a chimney.

It is recommended that a HETAS certified installer or Building Control officer install your DEFRA approved appliance to get the most out of it. This will ensure that your installation was done to the proper specifications and is in compliance with the latest regulations. It will also protect your warranty, as the installer can self-certify their work.