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What is a DEFRA stoves ratings Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in a region where smoke is controlled, it's essential to purchase a DEFRA-exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled area.

They are independently tested to ensure the lowest emissions. Stoves that have this status are usually branded with the 'Defra approved logo on their specifications or name.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a smoke-free zone means that they aren't able to make use of a fireplace that burns wood. This is not true. The majority of towns and cities are within a smoke control zone, but that doesn't mean they aren't able to use a wood burning stove. It's just that they need to burn authorised fuels in their stove (usually Briquettes). The Defra approved stove is a specific type of wood-burning stove that has been tested to ensure it meets certain criteria in relation to the emissions that it produces when burning fuels that are approved and therefore it can be legally used in smoke control Area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves feature the SE after their names to indicate they are smoke-free. To be able to be SE approved, it must meet strict criteria in regards to its emissions So you can be sure that when you purchase a defra exempt stove you are getting the cleanest and best burning wood stove available.

When you look for a stove that burns wood that is Defra exempt or is marked with SE after its name, you'll often find that the manufacturer has done things like making sure there are enough air intakes on the front of the stove to allow for full combustion of the fuel and that the chimney outlet size is sufficient to prevent the build-up of soot. This is crucial because it ensures that the smoke from the wood stove doesn't escape through the chimney into your home.

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

At Stovax we are proud to offer a selection of Defra approved stoves and fires, alongside our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been created with the future standards of air quality in mind. Many of our stoves that are Defra-approved are also able to be used in conjunction with a smoke-control system for homes located in Smoke Control Zones. They can be used to burn a variety non-smokeless fuels, such as fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

The only stove that can be used inside a smoke-control zone is one that is a DEFRA approved wood burner, which is also known by the designation DEFRA exempt. This stove should be used for solid fuel, that is wood, which is best seasoned. They are tested by the government to ensure that they don't generate excessive levels of smoke and are able to be used with 'authorized' fuels (coal only).

The difference between the difference between a DEFRA approved stove and one that isn't can be very minimal. A lot of modern stoves can be converted to DEFRA conforming with a kit that is supplied by the manufacturer and then fitted in just a few minutes. This is because a Defra approved stove must undergo very rigorous tests and has to be limited on how much smoke it can generate.

To ensure that the restrictions are maintained the stove has to be able to limit its combustion air so that it doesn't starve itself of oxygen, which could cause it smoulder. This is accomplished through an opening mechanism that lets an air pocket in the firebox when it is burning. It is typically hidden inside the stove or underneath the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK has a vast selection of DEFRA approved stoves from some of the top brands in the country including Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in a vast range of styles and finishes. Select from a broad selection of Ecodesign stoves that are designed to meet future requirements for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are located mainly in large cities and towns. You can check the website of your local authority to see whether you reside in one. If you reside in a zone that is smoke-free, it is very important that you buy a DEFRA approved stove for your home, to avoid being fined by the local authority. If you use coal or other solid fuels using a non approved stove, you may be fined up PS300.

Approved for Wood

A DEFRA approved stove, also known as a smoke-free wood stove is an appliance which can be used to burn wood in a Smoke Control Area. The stove will have the Defra approved symbol or 'SE' in the front of its name, which means it is only permitted to be used in smoke-controlled areas when you burn approved fuels. In this instance wood.

The older wood stoves produce large amounts of particulate matter. These can trigger or exacerbate respiratory problems, asthma attacks and heart problems. It is therefore important to buy a wood stove that meets strict emission standards as set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which means that the wood stove meets the emission limits currently in place.

If you purchase a cooktop which is not EPA-certified and you live in a smoking area it is necessary to get it recertified before you can use the stove. It can be costly and time consuming, but it is required by law. In addition, homeowners who sell a house with a wood stove that isn't certified could be subject to clean air tax credits and fines.

Modern stoves can be altered to be Defra approved using an adjustment kit or a kit that the installer offers. This is because the main difference between the DEFRA approved stove and those that are not, is the combustion air management system that regulates how much air flows through the stove in normal operation. The modification will usually be placed on the underside of the firebox, or in the base.

Some manufacturers will produce two versions of their wood stove one that is Defra approved and the other that is not. The reason is that the cost of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra testing is high. To offset the costs, they sell the non approved version for a lower cost. The DEFRA-approved version has undergone the combustion air modification as part of the test procedure.

Approved Gas

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could use any fuel they wanted to, which resulted in large amounts of smoke emissions. This could cause health problems. To prevent this Defra established Smoke Control Areas which meant that homes in residential areas couldn't emit any smoke from their multifuel stoves or wood burners unless the appliance was Defra approved for burning only authorised fuels such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have gone through rigorous testing to demonstrate that they can burn cleanly authorised fuels within a Smoke Control Zone. They accomplish this by using the latest technology for combustion that continually delivers a minimum amount of secondary air to the firebox, so that even if the stove is being used with authorised fuels such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals it will still be able to meet DEFRA stoves features's regulations for Smoke Control Areas.

If you're in the market for a new wood burning stove and are in an area that has a Smoke Control Area then we would recommend that you look at the selection of Defra approved stoves that can be found at The Stove Yard. We have a broad collection of traditional, contemporary and inset Defra approved stoves from industry-leading manufacturers like Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good thing is that there's not much of a distinction in appearance between the appearance of a Defra approved woodburning stove and one which isn't, DEFRA Stoves Ratings however the Defra approved models do have several features that are designed to ensure that they burn more efficiently. Generally they will have a different design of grate and air vents and on gas stoves they might also have an alternative size flue outlet.

Another benefit of an Defra Approved stove is that they will almost always have five" (125mm) flue outlet. This means that you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible chimney liner which is less expensive than the standard 6" (150mm) liner. This is useful when installing wood-burning stoves that are Defra-approved in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It saves money on re-lining a larger diameter chimney liner.