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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

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

The stoves are tested independently to ensure the lowest possible emissions. Stoves that are certified will often display the 'Defra-approved' logo on their name or the specifications.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't have a wood burning stove however this isn't true. In reality, most cities and large towns are in a smoke controlled zone but this doesn't mean you cannot use stoves, it just implies that you have to use an exempt appliance and only burn 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 relation to the emissions that it produces when burning authorised fuels, and therefore it can be used legally in smoke control Area.

The Defra logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of the stoves that are approved bear SE after their names, meaning they are smoke exempt. To be able to be SE approved, it must meet strict criteria in regards to emissions and emissions, so you can be sure that when you purchase a stove that is defra exempt, you will get the most clean and most efficient wood stove on the market.

If you are looking for a stove that burns wood that is Defra-exempt, or has SE after its title, you will find that the manufacturer may have taken measures to make sure that there are enough air intakes in the front of stove to ensure that there is a full combustion of the fuel, and that the size of the chimney outlet is sufficient to prevent the accumulation of soot. This is crucial because it ensures that 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 typically allows you to install it with 5" chimney liner, which complies with UK building regulations, whilst non-Defra approved stoves will need to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a variety of Defra-approved stoves and fireplaces, as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed with future air quality standards at heart. In fact, many of our Defra approved stoves are also capable of being used with a smoke control kit for properties located in a Smoke Control Area and can therefore be used with a variety of smokeless fuels that are authorised, such as 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 you can install in a smoke control zone when you plan to use it for solid fuel (wood or wood that is well-seasoned). The government tests them to ensure they don't emit excessive smoke and that they are only suitable for use with approved fuels.

The difference between the differences between a DEFRA approved stove and a non-approved one is usually very little. With a kit from the manufacturer, a lot of modern stoves can be easily converted to DEFRA conforming in just a few only a few minutes. This is due to the fact that Defra approved appliances must pass extremely stringent tests and have a limit on the amount of smoke they are able to produce.

To ensure that the restrictions are maintained the stove must be able to limit the amount of combustion air to ensure that it doesn't deprive itself of oxygen and cause it smoulder. defra exempt stoves is accomplished by an opening mechanism that lets an air pocket in the firebox when it's burning. It is usually hidden inside the stove or underneath the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK has a large selection of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the top manufacturers in the world such as Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in a vast variety of styles and colors. Choose from a wide range of Ecodesign stoves, which are designed to meet the upcoming requirements for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are mainly in large towns and cities. You can go to the website of your local authority to find out whether you are in one of these. If you live in a smoke controlled area it is essential that you buy an DEFRA approved stove for your home to avoid being fined by your local authority. This is because if you burn 'unauthorised fuel on an unapproved stove, for example coal or other solid fuels that could result in fines of up to PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved wood stove, also called a smoke exempt stove is an appliance that can be used in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will be marked with the Defra approved symbol or the word 'SE' in front of its name that means it is only permitted to be used in smoke-controlled areas where you can burn approved fuels. In this case wood is the fuel.

A lot of older wood stoves release lots of particles into the air, which can cause or contribute to respiratory problems asthma attacks, heart issues and premature death. This is why it is important to purchase new wood stoves 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 a stove that isn't EPA certified and you live in a smoke-free zone you must get it recertified before you can use it. It is expensive and time-consuming, however the law requires it. Homeowners who decide to sell a property with a wood stove that is not certified could be liable for tax credits or fines that relate to clean air.

Most modern stoves can be upgraded to become Defra approved using an adjustment kit or a kit that the installer provides. This is due to the primary difference between the DEFRA approved stove and those that are not, is the combustion air management system which controls how much air passes through the stove in normal operation. The change is usually located on the bottom of the firebox or in the base.

Some manufacturers produce two versions of a wood stove, one that is Defra-approved, and the other not. This is due to the process of placing a stove through strict Defra tests can be very costly and to offset some of this expense they will sell the non-approved model at a lower cost. The DEFRA approved version will have had the combustion air modification performed as part of the testing process.


Approved for Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought into effect, residential homes could use any type of fuel they wanted, which led to large amounts of smoke emissions as well as health issues. To combat this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This means that residential homes can not emit smoke in the event that their wood burners or multifuel stoves were Defra-approved for burning only approved substances like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have undergone rigorous tests to prove that they are able to burn cleanly authorised fuels within a Smoke Control Zone. They accomplish this by using the most advanced combustion technology that continuously delivers a minimum amount of secondary air to the firebox, so that even if the stove is operating with fuels that are authorised, such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals it will still be able to comply with Defra's rules for Smoke Control Areas.

The Stove Yard has a wide range of Defra-approved stoves that are perfect for those who live in a smoke control area and need a new wood-burning fireplace. We have a broad selection of Defra-approved stoves, including traditional models, modern and inset, from leading manufacturers like Stovax. Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good thing is that there is no difference in appearance between a stove that is Defra-approved and one that isn't. However the models that are Defra-approved have a few features that are designed to help them burn more efficiently. They usually have an aesthetically different grate and air vents and on gas models, they may have a slightly larger flue outlet.

A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have five" flue outlet (125mm). This means that you can use a smaller stainless twin wall flexible liner that is cheaper than a 6" (150mm). This is a great option when you install an approved wood burning stove from Defra in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It will save you money the cost of relining a chimney with a larger diameter liner.