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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in a smoke control area then you must purchase a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled zone.

They are independently tested to provide the lowest emissions possible. Stoves with this status typically carry the logo 'Defra-approved' in their name or on their specifications.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a smoke control area means they can't use a wood burning fireplace. This is not true. In reality, a majority of cities and towns are located in an area that is smoke-free, but this doesn't mean you cannot use stoves, it just means that you must make use of an exempt appliance and only use authorised fuels (usually briquettes) in your stove. The Defra approved stove is a kind of wood burning stove that has been inspected to ensure it meets certain standards in regards to the emissions it releases when burning authorised fuels, and therefore it can be used legally in a Smoke Control Area.

The Defra logo is widely adopted by the industry and a large number of the stoves that are approved bear SE after their names, meaning they are smoke free. To be able to be SE approved, it must satisfy strict requirements in relation to emissions, so you can be assured that when you purchase a DEFRA Stoves Near Me exempt stove you are getting the cleanest and best burning wood stove available.

If you are searching for a stove that burns wood that is Defra-exempt or that has SE after its title, you will find that the manufacturer may have taken steps to make sure that there are enough air intakes on the front of stove to ensure that there is a full combustion of fuel, and that the size of the chimney outlet is adequate to prevent accumulation of soot. This is important as it ensures that the smoke from the stove doesn't escape the chimney and into your home.

Another benefit of a Defra approved stove is that it generally allows you to install it with a 5" chimney liner, which complies with UK building regulations, whilst stoves that aren't Defra-approved will have to be fitted with a larger 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a range of Defra-approved fireplaces and stoves and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. In fact, a lot of our Defra approved stoves are also able to be used with smoke control kits for properties in a Smoke Control Area and therefore can be used with a variety of approved smokeless fuels, including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless fuels

A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also referred to as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only type of stove that you can put in a smoke control zone when you plan to use it for defra Stoves Near me solid fuel (wood, preferably well seasoned). They are tested by the government to ensure that they don't produce excessive amounts of smoke and can be used with 'authorised' 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 supplied by the manufacturer, a lot of modern stoves can be easily converted to DEFRA compliant in minutes. This is because Defra approved appliances must pass extremely rigorous tests and have a limit on the amount of smoke they can produce.

To ensure that these limitations are not violated during testing, the stove must be able to limit the combustion air supply to ensure that it doesn't exhaust itself of oxygen, which can cause it to smoulder. This is accomplished through a mechanism that opens an air pocket in the firebox while it is burning. It is typically hidden in the stove or under the base of the firebox.

Stove World UK has a vast selection of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the top manufacturers in the country including Stovax Arada and Burley. They are available in a wide variety of styles and finishes. You can also choose from a vast selection of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been designed to meet future air quality requirements.

Smoke Control Zones are located mostly in towns and cities with large populations. You can visit the website of your local authority to find out if you live in one. If you reside in a smoke controlled area it is crucial that you buy a DEFRA approved stove for your home to avoid being fined by the local authority. If you burn coal or other solid fuels in a non approved stove, you could be fined PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved wood stove also called a smoke-free stove, is an appliance that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will be stamped with the Defra approved logo or bear the word "SE" after its name, which means that it can be used in smoke controlled areas that burn approved fuels only which is in this case wood.

The older wood stoves can release lots of particulate matter into the air that can trigger or contribute to respiratory problems, asthma attacks, heart issues and premature death. This is why it's essential to buy an updated wood stove that is compliant with the strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which means that the wood stove meets the emission limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase an appliance that isn't EPA certified and you live in a smoke-free zone you must get it recertified before you can use it. It's costly and time-consuming, but the law requires it. Additionally homeowners who sell their home with an uncertified wood stove may be liable for clean air tax credits and fines.

The majority of modern stoves can be altered to become Defra approved by an adjustment kit or a kit that the installer provides. The main difference between DEFRA approved stoves and those that aren't combustion air control system, which regulates the amount of air that passes through the stove when it is operating normally. The modifications are usually made on the underside of the firebox or in the base.

Some manufacturers produce two versions of their wood stoves, one that is Defra approved and the other not. This is because the process of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra tests can be very costly, so to help recoup some of the cost, they'll sell the non-approved model at a lower price. The DEFRA-approved model will have been through the modification to the combustion air as part of the test procedure.

Approved for Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in residential homes could burn any kind of fuel they wanted which resulted in large amounts of smoke emissions and health issues. To combat this Defra established Smoke Control Areas which meant that residential homes couldn't produce any smoke from their multifuel stoves or wood burners unless the appliance was DEFRA stoves installation 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 been subjected to stringent testing to prove that they are able to burn cleanly authorized fuels within a Smoke Control Zone. The most modern combustion technology allows a constant minimum of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove comply with Defra regulations for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with approved fuels like anthracite and manufactured smokeless coals.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new wood-burning stove and are in a Smoke Control Area then we recommend that you take a look at the range of Defra approved stoves which can be found at The Stove Yard. We have an extensive collection of traditional, contemporary and inset Defra approved stoves from the most reputable manufacturers like Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good thing is that there is no distinction in appearance between a stove approved by Defra and a non-approved model. However the models that are Defra-approved include a few features that are designed to make them burn more efficiently. They typically have an aesthetically different grate and air vents as well as on gas models they may have a larger flue outlet.

A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have five" flue outlet (125mm). This means you can choose a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner that is less expensive than a 6" (150mm). We've used this when customers have an older or non-standard chimney that we are installing the Defra approved wood-burning stove in and also saves the expense of relining the chimney with a bigger diameter liner.