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What is a Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove?

A defra certified multi fuel stove is one that has been cleared of the Defra smoke tests. These stoves are sometimes called SE (smoke-exempt) stoves.

The Defra department of the government is responsible for implementing rules and regulations that deal with rural issues, agriculture, and the environment. The Defra test demonstrates that you are able to burn wood or approved smokeless fuels like Anthracite ovals in a smoke controlled area without causing any disturbance to your neighbors by emitting annoying smoke.

Eco-Friendly

Eco-friendly stoves emit less carbon dioxide, while making use of fuel efficiently, and using sustainable materials. Eco-friendly stoves are generally built to burn wood, or a combination with other approved fuels. There are many eco-friendly multi-fuel stoves as well as log burners available, from modern to traditional models. Some eco-friendly stoves use dung (the excrement of domestic livestock) to provide an extremely efficient and carbon neutral alternative to wood.

The most crucial aspect in making sure that your stove is eco-friendly is ensuring that the fuel you use is properly seasoned or dried. This helps reduce the amount of moisture and lets the wood burn more efficiently, and produce less smoke. It is also a good idea to only purchase wood that is sourced from sustainable forests. When buying wood look for the Woodsure 'Ready to Burn' label to confirm that it has been dried correctly.

Most of the newer stoves are compliant with the strict EU EcoDesign Standards. These standards require stove makers to develop wood burning stoves that are energy efficient and with the environment in mind. Ecodesign stoves must consider emissions, resource efficiency, and the reduction of waste. These stoves are among the cleanest and greenest stoves on the market.

Another way to make your stove more green is to replace the grates with ceramic. Ceramic is not just aesthetically pleasing, but it also has the added benefit of not being a smoker and helping to reduce the amount of sulphur dioxide that is released into the air. Ceramic Grease liners also have a longer life span and are easier to clean than steel grate inserts.

While you can still enjoy the comfort of cozy wood burning stoves or multi fuel stove in a Smoke Control Area, it is essential to only use Defra approved fuels. You could be in violation of the law if you do not. To avoid this, you should only make use of Defra approved fuels, such as a manufactured smokeless anthracite oval, in your stove.

Clean Burning

Multi fuel stoves that are approved by Defra can only be used in areas with smoke control if they burn only authorised smokeless fuel. It can be a kind of manufactured or natural smokeless log or anthracite, and it must comply with certain rules to be able to qualify as a Defra approved wood burning stove. Stove manufacturers must also follow the rules in order to make a DEFRA exempt wood burner available for sale. Here at The Stove Yard we have an amazing selection of DEFRA approved stoves for wood burning and multi fuel stoves from top brands such as Arada, Parkray, Burley, Stovax and many more.

These Defra-exempt stoves use the latest technology for combustion to reduce the amount of tar and emissions in your chimney or flue system. They employ the most advanced secondary and tertiary airflow systems that ignite tar gas and particulates before they escape into the atmosphere - this is what makes the Defra approved stove so much cleaner than older generation stoves that burn wood and open fires.

The design of a Defra approved stove is different. Most of our range has a hidden mechanism that allows a small, continuous flow of air into the fire even after the air vents have been closed. This is to stop soot and ash from getting sent up the chimney which can block your stove and can cause dangerous chimney fires.

The new Defra-approved stoves won't allow you to shut the vents to let air in and then sleep on the stove for a night, which can send part-burned combustibles to the air.

A DEFRA approved stove will also give you a much longer burn time than older non-Defra models, although it's worth noting that if you swapped your fuel of choice for smokeless coal, and wanted to rest your stove over night it would reduce the burn time too due to the continuous supply of air needed to slumber burn would slow the combustion of the smokeless fuel.

Reduced Emissions

When used correctly the DEFRA-exempt stove will produce very low levels of emissions. These emissions are typically PM2.5 particles, which could cause a range of health issues such as heart diseases and lung diseases, if inhaled.

The high efficiency of combustion in a DEFRA Registered Stoves approved wood burner reduces the amount of harmful particles and pollutants released during the burning process. This greatly reduces the environmental impact especially in urban areas where pollution levels are high.

As well as cutting harmful emissions, the efficiency of a stove decreases the cost of heating your home. By using a DEFRA-approved wood burning stove place of a gas boiler you can lower your carbon footprint while saving the cost of your energy.

If you live in a smoke controlled zone, it's essential to ensure that your fireplace is DEFRA Approved or Smoke Exempt since this will permit you to burn approved Defra fuels, such as manufactured smokeless coal ovals, such as Anthracite and Homefire and dried wood and other authorised solid fuels. This allows you to enjoy your fireplace without worrying about a nuisance smoke affecting your neighbours.

Many stoves that are DEFRA approved, are also tested to meet clearSkies standards and are able to be identified with the clearSkies label. The clearSkies scheme is an independent scheme which requires stove manufacturers to display information about the effectiveness and emissions of their appliances, allowing consumers make an informed choice. The information must include the stove's efficiency rating, emissions, as well as the type and size.

However, it's important to remember that, as with Ecodesign, the clearSkies regulations are minimum standards and manufacturers are able to exceed them. ESSE for instance has designed its latest stoves to be even more efficient and cleaner burning with less particles, without sacrificing performance or control. This latest innovation utilizes patented Twin Catalytic Combustion Technology that burns all smoke particles and reduces their impact on the atmosphere.

In reality when you're in a smoke-free zone and you use a DEFRA Approved stove with a high-quality, kiln dried or seasoned log, you'll be able to generate as much, or more, heat from the same amount of dry wood as you would if you were burning it on a non-DEFRA Approved stove. In fact, it can be as much as 24 percent less expensive to heat your home with a an newest Defra Approved stove than with a traditional gas boiler.

Compliant with Building Regulations

If you reside in a Smoke Control Area, it's important to have a DEFRA approved multi-fuel stove. These stoves have been tested to ensure that they don't emit smoke when burning approved fuel. You can therefore use them in areas with a significant amount of buildings. At Choice Stoves, we supply and install a range of DEFRA approved log burners from top brands including Mi-fires, Contura, Stovax, ACR, Broseley, Tiger, Cast Tec and more.

You can also safely burn peat, wood, and other solid fuels with a DEFRA-approved multi-fuel stove. It is essential to be aware that certain fuels can't be used in Smoke Control Areas.

For a multi-fuel stove to perform safely, it's essential that you have the appropriate ventilation. This will reduce the buildup of carbon monoxide within your home. DEFRA approved multi fuel stoves have an integrated venting system that automatically delivers sufficient air to the combustion process, so your home will be fully ventilated and safe to use.

DEFRA approved stoves also have a minimum dimension of 550mm2, which means they can be used in conjunction with a standard dualwall flue system. Our extensive selection of flue liners is compatible with DEFRA stoves for sale approved stoves, which means you can upgrade your existing fireplace and ensure that it is in line with the latest emission standards.

Look for the DEFRA symbol on the stove's packaging, or online. A lot of reputable stove retailers also include this information on their websites and displays in stores, so you can easily determine which stoves are in compliance with the regulations.

If you're thinking of installing a multi-fuel stove, it's crucial to have the work done by a professional who is certified to ensure that you are in compliance with the building codes. If you do not follow the correct instructions for installation this could result in a fine or damage to your home. We suggest you choose a HETAS-approved installer to install your stove, because they are familiar with the manufacturer's guidelines and building codes.