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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in a smoke-free zone then it is crucial to buy a DEFRA approved wood burning stoves exempt stove. A DEFRA approved traditional stoves exempt stove (or SE) allows you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled area.

The stoves are independently tested for the lowest emission possible. Stoves that have this status are often branded with the 'Defra-approved logo on their name or specification.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people think that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't use a wood-burning stove and this is not true. In reality, many cities and towns are within an area that is smoke-free, but this doesn't mean you cannot have stoves, it just means that you must make use of an exempt device and only burn fuels that are approved (usually brquettes) in your stove. The Defra-approved stove is a wood-burning stove that has been thoroughly tested to make sure that it is in compliance with certain requirements in regards to the emissions it emits when burning approved materials. This means it can be legally used in areas of smoke control.

The DEFRA stoves cost logo is widely adopted in the industry, and a lot of the stoves that have been approved bear SE after their name which means they are smoke exempt. To be able to be SE approved, it must satisfy strict requirements in relation to its emissions So you can be certain that if you select an exempt defra stove, you will get the most clean and best burning wood stove available.

If you are looking for a stove that burns wood that is Defra exempt or has SE after its name, you'll usually discover that the manufacturer has done things like ensuring that there are enough air inlets on the front of the stove to permit full combustion of the fuel, and that the chimney outlet size is adequate to stop the build-up of soot. This is important as it ensures that the smoke from the wood burning stove does not escape through the chimney into your home.

Another benefit of a Defra approved stove is that it generally allows you to install it with 5" chimney liner, which complies with the UK building regulations. However, stoves that are not Defra approved will need to be fitted with a larger 6" liner.

At Stovax we are pleased to offer a selection of Defra approved stoves and fires. We also have our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been designed with the future standards of air quality in mind. Many of our Defra-approved stoves can also be used in conjunction with a smoke-control system for properties located in Smoke Control Areas. They can be utilized to burn a variety of in smokeless fuels, including 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, also referred to as DEFRA exempt. This stove should be used with a solid Multi fuel stove defra approved, that is wood, preferably well-seasoned. They are tested by the government to ensure that they don't create excessive levels of smoke. They can be used with approved fuels (coal only).

The distinction between a stove that is DEFRA approved and one that is not approved is usually quite small. With a kit provided by the manufacturer, many contemporary stoves can be made DEFRA compliant in just a few 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 these restrictions are not violated during testing, the stove must be capable of limiting the amount of combustion air it gets so that it does not exhaust itself of oxygen, which can cause it to smoulder. This is achieved by an opening mechanism that lets the air in the firebox while it is burning. It is usually hidden within the stove or beneath the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK has a large selection of DEFRA compliant stoves UK approved stoves, made by some of the most reputable manufacturers in the world, including Stovax Arada and Burley. They are available in a vast range of styles and finishes. You can also select from a vast selection of Ecodesign ready stoves that are specifically designed to meet future air quality requirements.

Smoke Control Areas are typically situated around large cities and towns and you can look up your local authority's website to determine if the area you live in is classed as such. It is essential to buy an approved DEFRA-approved stove if reside in a smoke-controlled zone. This will help you avoid being fined by the local authority. If you burn coal or any other solid fuels in a non approved stove, you could be fined up PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved stove, also referred to as a smoke-free wood stove is a device that can be used to burn wood in a Smoke Control Area. The stove will be stamped with the Defra approved logo or have an 'SE' in its name meaning it is able to be used in smoke-controlled areas when burning approved fuels which is in this case wood.

Many older wood stoves emit large quantities of particulate matter. This can trigger or exacerbate asthma attacks, respiratory problems and heart issues. It is therefore essential to purchase a stove that meets strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which indicates that the stove is in compliance with the emission limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase an appliance that isn't EPA certified and you reside in a zone of smoke control it is necessary to have it recertified before you can use it. It can be costly and time consuming, but it is legally required. Additionally, homeowners who sell a home with an uncertified wood stove may be liable for clean air tax credits and fines.

With a kit or an adjustment supplied by the installer, most modern stoves can be Defra approved. The main difference between DEFRA approved stoves and ones that aren't is the combustion air control system, which regulates the quantity of air that goes through the stove when it's in normal operation. Modifications are typically applied to the base or the side of the firebox that is underneath the stove.

Some manufacturers produce two different versions of a wood stove, 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 high. To reduce these costs, they sell the non-approved version for a lower cost. The DEFRA approved version will have had the combustion air modification included in the testing process.

Gas Approved

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in homes for residential use, homeowners could burn any kind of multi fuel stove defra approved they wanted which led to large amounts of smoke emissions as well as health issues. To combat this Defra created Smoke Control Areas which meant that residential homes couldn't produce any smoke from their wood burners or multifuel stoves unless the appliance was Defra approved to burn only fuels that were authorised, such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite.

Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been subjected to rigorous testing in order to prove they can burn authorised fuels cleanly within a Smoke Control Zone. The most modern combustion technology allows an unabated minimum of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove comply with Defra standards for Smoke Control Areas even when it is using authorised fuels such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals.

If you're in the market for a brand new wood-burning stove and you live in Smoke Control Area then we suggest that you take a look at the range of Defra approved stoves which can be found here at The Stove Yard. We have a broad selection of contemporary, traditional and inset Defra approved stoves from industry-leading manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good thing is that there's not much of a difference in appearance between a Defra approved woodburning stove and one that isn't, but the Defra approved models do come with various features that are designed to ensure they burn more efficiently. They usually have a slightly different grate and air vents, and on gas versions they might have a slightly larger flue outlet.

A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have a 5" flue outlet (125mm). This means you can choose a smaller stainless twin wall flexible liner that is cheaper than a 6" (150mm). We've used this when the customer has an older or non-standard chimney that we are installing a Defra approved wood burning stove in to and it reduces the cost of re-lining the chimney stack with a larger diameter liner.