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How To Find The Perfect Defra Approved Stove List On The Internet
What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you reside in a smoke control area it is essential to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) allows you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled area.

The stoves are independently tested to ensure the lowest emission possible. Stoves with this status will often display 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 have a wood burning stove however this isn't true. Most cities and large towns fall under a smoke control zone, however that doesn't mean they aren't able to use a wood burning stove. It's simply that they must burn authorised fuels in their stove (usually brquettes). The Defra-approved stove is a wood-burning stove that has been rigorously tested to ensure that it meets certain criteria regarding the emissions it produces when burning authorised fuels. It can therefore be legally used in a smoke control area.

The Defra logo is widely adopted by the industry and a large number of the stoves that have been approved bear SE after their names, meaning they are smoke-free. To be SE approved the stove must satisfy strict emission standards. This means you can rest assured that you're buying the best wood stove available.

When you look for a wood-burning stove that is Defra exempt or is marked with SE after its name, you'll usually discover that the manufacturer has done things like making sure 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 because it ensures that smoke from the wood stove does not escape through the chimney into your home.

Another benefit of a Defra approved stove is that it typically allows you to install it with five" chimney liner, which complies with the UK building regulations, whereas non-Defra approved stoves will need to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner.

At Stovax we are delighted to offer a selection of Defra approved stoves and fires, as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been created with the future of air quality standards in mind. A large portion of our approved stoves can also be used in conjunction with a smoke control system for properties located in Smoke Control Areas. They can be used to burn a variety of smokeless fuels, including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

The only stove that can be used inside a smoke-control zone is a DEFRA approved wood burner, which is also known by the name DEFRA exempt. This stove should be used with a solid fuel, which is wood, preferably well-seasoned. The government tests them to ensure they don't release excessive smoke and that they can be used only with fuels that are 'authorized.

The difference between a DEFRA-approved stove and one that is not approved is usually minimal. With a kit supplied by the manufacturer, a lot of modern stoves can be converted to DEFRA certified in a matter of just a few minutes. This is due to the fact that a Defra approved stove has to undergo very rigorous tests and is limited on how much smoke it can generate.

To ensure that these restrictions remain in place during the testing process, the stove needs to be capable of limiting the amount of combustion air it gets to ensure that it doesn't starve itself of oxygen, which could cause it to smolder. This is achieved through a mechanism within the stove that allows an air pocket into the firebox during combustion, which is often hidden inside the stove, and under the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK offers a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves from the top manufacturers in the country, including Stovax, Arada and Burley. These are available in an enormous variety of styles and finishes. You can also choose from a wide variety of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been specifically designed to meet future requirements for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are located mainly in large towns and cities. You can go to the website of your local authority to see if you live in one of these. It is essential to buy an approved DEFRA stove if you reside in a zone that is smoke-controlled. This will allow you to avoid being fined by your local authority. This is because if you burn unauthorised' fuel in a non-approved stove, like coal or any other solid fuels and you are fined up to PS300.

Approved for Wood

A DEFRA approved stove, also referred to as a smoke exempt wood stove is an appliance that can be used to burn wood in smoke Control Area. The stove will have the Defra approved symbol or 'SE' in front of its name meaning it can only be used in smoke-controlled areas if you burn approved fuels. In this case wood is the fuel.

Many older wood stoves emit a lot of particles into the air that can trigger or contribute to respiratory issues, asthma attacks, heart problems and premature death. This is why it's important to purchase new wood stoves that meets the strict emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which indicates that the stove has met the emission limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase a stove that is not EPA certified and you reside in a smoke-free zone, you will need to get it recertified before you can use it. It is costly and time-consuming, but the law requires it. In addition homeowners who sell their home with a wood stove that isn't certified could be liable for clean air tax credits and fines.

With a kit, or an adjustment supplied by the installer, a majority of modern stoves can be made Defra-approved. The major difference between DEFRA approved stoves and ones that aren't is the combustion air control system that controls the quantity of air that goes through the stove in normal operation. The modifications are usually placed on the underside of the firebox or within the base.

Some manufacturers produce two types of wood stove. One is Defra-approved, and the other is not. This is because the process of putting a stove through the stringent Defra tests can be very costly and to offset some of the cost, they'll offer the non-approved version at a lower price. The DEFRA approved version will have been able to have the modification to the combustion air included in the testing process.

Approved for Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in homes for residential use, homeowners could burn any type of fuel they wanted which resulted in huge amounts of smoke emissions as well as health problems. To stop this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that homes could not produce any smoke in the event that their wood burners or multifuel stoves were Defra-approved for burning only approved materials like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have gone through rigorous tests to prove that they are able to burn cleanly authorized fuels within a Smoke Control Zone. The most modern combustion technology allows an indefinite amount of secondary air into the firebox. This allows the stove to meet Defra standards for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with authorised fuels such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals.

The Stove Yard has a wide range of Defra-approved stoves that are ideal for those who live in a smoke control area and need a new fireplace that burns wood. We offer a variety of Defra-approved stoves. These include traditional, contemporary and inset models from top brands like Stovax. Arada, Burley, and AGA.

The good thing is that there is no difference in appearance between a stove approved by Defra and a stove that is not approved. However the models that are Defra-approved come with a few extra features that are designed to ensure they burn cleaner. Generally they will have a different grate and air vents and on the gas models, they may also have an alternative size flue outlet.

Another benefit of an Defra Approved stove is that they'll almost always come with a 5" (125mm) flue outlet which means that you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible chimney liner which is cheaper than a standard 6" (150mm) liner. DEFRA stoves cost is useful when installing an approved wood burning stove from Defra into an old or nonstandard chimney stack. It will save you money re-lining a larger diameter chimney liner.