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The Best Woodburners

Wood burners are known to reduce blood pressure and help relax. But what about the microscopic sooty particles that they release into the air?

New stoves are designed to be compliant with the EcoDesign directive. You can have cozy and warm home without compromising on your environmental responsibilities.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge is a simple-looking wood burner that doesn't skimp on performance. It's a fantastic choice for those who live in smoke-controlled areas, as it has ClearSkies Level 5 certification. This means it can be used to burn dry and seasoned wood logs as well as approved solid fuels. Its high heat output also makes it an ideal option for larger rooms and the huge fire glass offers a beautiful view of your flames.

It is constructed of modern steel, so it is able to be used in traditional inglenooks and freestanding ones. It has an air wash system that keeps the glass clean and helps prevent the accumulation of soot. The stove is highly efficient, meaning it transfers a large percentage of the heat it produces into your home instead of being emitted up the chimney.

Recent criticism of wood burners has grown, since it was shown that they may contribute to the creation of microscopic sooty air particles called PM2.5. These particles have been associated with lung and heart problems. Newer models that meet the Eco design Regulations will be less likely to generate these sooty particles. They are just a small modern wood stove portion of the overall pollution produced by burning fossil fuels like gas and coal, but there is no doubt that wood burners are the primary source of this pollution.

It is crucial to select the appropriate wood for your stove to ensure the best efficiency of heat and combustion. There are a variety of wood that can be burned in your stove, including eucalyptus hazel, beech, and hazel. Eucalyptus is fast-burning but also provides plenty of heat, is a great choice. However, it must be well-seasoned. Beech is another great choice, but its vicious thorns make it difficult to handle even with protective gloves.

The Ekol Adept is designed to meet the new regulations. It's clearSkies-rated and Defra-exempt, which means you can use it so long as you follow the guidelines. It's a powerful burner that is built to last, featuring solid construction and a 10-year body warranty, backed up by its incredibly impressive heating performance.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves are still extremely popular, and despite the directive muddle that surrounds them, they're not going anywhere. In fact, some campaign groups are calling for more stricter restrictions and even a complete ban on log burners, so it's worth taking a look at our guide to stove pollution and regulations before you go shopping for new log fires or a multifuel burner.

One company making an effort to keep the popularity of woodburners at a high is Arada Stoves, who recently released a widescreen version of their renowned Holborn 5 Multifuel/Wood Burning stove. It's a DEFRA approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready woodburner with a large glass door that gives a great flame picture. There is also an airwash system that stops soot build-up.

This stove is easy to operate, and comes with a an output of 4.9kW. Its curving lines and classic style makes it a great choice for modern or traditional design. This model is easily placed in smaller recesses due to its flat back design. It is also easy to install direct air systems with this model, which will improve the efficiency.

Another fantastic feature of this stove is the built-in ash dump that makes it very easy to clean and remove ashes on a regular basis and reduces the risk of odours and dust getting into the room. There are two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) depending on the type of chimney you have, and it's equipped with an remote control.

Wood-burning stoves can create a wonderful atmosphere in our homes, regardless of whether they're healthy for us. However, it's important to be aware of the effects of particulate matter and the ways that burning wood or other forms of fuels can impact the quality of our indoor air and health. So, if you're planning to have a woodburner installed it is recommended you shut the door when you're not in the vicinity of the fire and regularly clean the stove to ensure that the air is as clean as possible.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

A woodburner provides a beautiful atmosphere to any room, it's not just relaxing to watch the flames dance, but it also helps lower blood pressure. It's not without it's problems however, research has revealed that older stoves can cause harm because they release microscopic soot particles that get in your breathing system. This has resulted in new regulations being put into place and new log burners have to meet higher standards. This helps reduce creosote and smoke leakage and, more important, harmful gases such as carbon monoxide.

New woodburners must meet a new safety standard. The Go Eco 5kW Plus is a Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stoves-fuel stove that not only meets, but surpasses the new standards, but also exceeds them. The stove features a large-screen viewing glass that lets you see the flames clearly. It is also kept clean by the powerful air cleaning system. This stove has an impressive energy efficiency of 80% and is DEFRA exempt, meaning it is able to be used in smoke-free areas. It is also SIA Ecodesign-ready, which means it already meets European emission standards for small corner wood burning stove-burning stoves which will be in effect in 2022.

As if that weren't enough, the stove comes with a free air venting kit making it simpler than ever to install. It's a robust little appliance, that has been built with high-quality steel. The finish is a classic matte black and it's easy to keep clean as the body is coated with an enamel that is able to repel dirt and grime.

The clearSkies label on this stove shows that it has been independently tested and verified to be sustainable and efficient, this goes above and over the minimum requirements laid out by Ecodesign. It's among the few stoves that has the complete five-star clearSkies rating so you can be confident that this woodburner is as efficient as it gets.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

Chilli Penguin is a feisty Welsh wood burner manufacturer with an unorthodox style that shouldn't be overlooked. They specialise in small modern wood burning stove do-it-all multi-fuel stoves, which have earned them cult status thanks to their low flue-draught requirements, stove tops with hotplates, integrated ovens, and a range of sizes and features. This 4.7kW model exemplifies their focus on brand, and also shows that they can still provide a superior product at a cost that won't cost you a fortune. This DEFRA approved woodburner can be used in Smoke Control Areas and is fully in compliance with the current emission limit of 5g/hr. It also has level five ClearSkies credentials. It is a great choice for those who are unsure what direction the directive is going and want to be confident that their fireplace will continue to be exempt from the smoke control regulations.