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Twenty Myths About Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves: Busted
Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

There is a great range of defra exempt multi-fuel stoves to suit any home. Defra approved appliances are compliant with government regulations and are designed to maximize fuel efficiency with low emissions.

This is especially important when you reside in a smoke-free area. However, even if you don't need to, a Defra stove is safer for your chimney and neighbours.

Defra Approved

You might have noticed that on our website, a variety of wood burning stoves are described as DEFRA exempted or DEFRA approved. These terms may seem like words to the typical homeowner, but they're not.

DEFRA is the acronym for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they handle regulations and policies regarding the environment, farming and food. Defra approved products have undergone rigorous testing to ensure they meet the strict guidelines set by the government for smoke emissions when operating. These stoves are designed to burn fuels such as coal and wood more efficiently. This means they produce less pollution.

This is a great news for those living in a Smoke Control Area since the law currently bans the release of smoke within such areas unless using a DEFRA approved stove and an authorised fuel. In the past, it was possible to install a non-Defra approved stove in a Smoke Control Area as long as you only used authorised fuels, such as wood. In January 2022, the law will change and non-approved stoves won't be allowed to be used unless equipped with a secondary and secondary system that reduces the production of particulate matter nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide and organic gaseous substances.

In the case of our Defra approved stoves, they are also equipped with a mechanism which stops you from closing the top air vent completely down since this could cause the fire to get smoldering and release smoke into your room. Instead, these stoves feature an adjustable air supply that lets you open the top vent a little while still maintaining a safe and efficient burn.

A Defra-approved stove can also be fitted with a 5 inch chimney liner. This is vital as there are many building regulations that state that you need a chimney with at least a 5-inch diameter.

Smoke Control Areas


If you reside in a smoke-free zone you'll need a Defra approved stove if you want to legally burn wood in your home. DEFRA has tested these stoves to ensure they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions that are required in smoke control zones. On the Defra site, you will find a list of areas where a stove that is Defra-approved is required.

Multi Fuel Stoves

A Defra approved stove, also referred to a DEFRA multi wood burning stove or fuel, will have passed a stringent test that was developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The UK government agency is responsible for protecting our natural environment, promoting the food and agriculture industries and ensuring a flourishing rural economic. The tests that Defra approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance produces minimal levels of smoke and grit while it is operating.

Stove Supermarket stocks a number of Defra Exempt Stoves that are multi-fuel stoves. This means that you can burn authorised smokeless wood as well as well-seasoned fuels. These stoves are referred to as Defra stoves, Defra approved wooden burners and are abbreviated SE.

The most recent Defra multi-fuel stoves and woodburning stoves are equipped with secondary and tertiary venting systems that ensure that the wood is completely burned prior to leaving the chimney. This is more efficient than simply leaving a log on the fire for a long period of time. It also reduces the amount of nuisance smoke that can be produced.

If you reside in an Smoke Control Area, or if you are thinking of moving into one, then a Defra exempt stove is an excellent choice for your property. It's not only more environmentally friendly however, it also helps in reducing the nuisance smoke which can make your neighbors angry.

You can still use an open fire, barbecues or a pizza oven in your backyard. However, excessive or toxic smoke may be considered a nuisance, and you could be fined. You are also not permitted to use damp, wet or rotting wood or other fuels in an open flame or stove inside a Smoke Control Area.

Burning Other Fuels Besides Cars

Defra Approved Stoves are designed to burn various fuels, including wood. They burn wood so efficiently that they are in compliance with strict government regulations for emissions when operating in smoke zones of control. This means that you can use them legally in any smoke control zone as long as you're burning authorised fuels such as pellets, logs and Briquettes. Stoves that are Defra approved will usually be identified by the an 'SE' logo that stands for Smoke Exempt.

What makes a Defra approved stove different from traditional multifuel stoves is that they have air vents that pre-heat the air before it enters the firebox. This pre-heated air helps ensure that all the fuel is ignited and burned, which results in an efficient combustion process. It also helps to reduce the build-up of soot in the chimney and keeps it from becoming blocked. Defra stoves have internal baffles that help regulate the flames and ensure a uniform heat distribution.

Defra could impose heavy penalties for anyone who is using a non-Defra approved appliance in smoke-controlled areas. If you want to avoid being charged by Defra make sure you make use of a DEFRA-approved cooking appliance that has been tested according to the guidelines of the government.

DEFRA stoves can also be called Clean Burn stoves. They can be used for all kinds of fuel but are best suited to wood that is soft and dry. The air vents can't be closed completely, meaning there is always oxygen to ensure the clean combustion.

This technology is not just compliant with the current standards for air quality, but also with the future Ecodesign requirements that will go in 2022. A large portion of Stovax wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves we sell will bear this SIA Ecodesign Ready mark which signifies that they are in compliance with the new standards for emissions. These new standards are being introduced as part of the ongoing efforts by the government to keep the country's air clean and healthy.

Installation

If you reside in a smoke-free zone then a Defra exempt multi fuel stove can help you comply with the regulations. These wood-burning and multi fuel appliances have been independently tested to ensure that they meet the strict standards of smoke emission that are required in a smoke control area. These stoves can be used to burn wood or other authorized fuels like coal without having to worry about the quantity of smoke they emit.

Stoves that are DEFRA approved can reduce smoke levels using advanced combustion technologies that produce less smoke. These stoves employ a second stage of combustion, which re-burns waste products from the first stage. This makes them more efficient and cleaner. They reduce not just the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, but also the amount of soot in the chimney and flue.

This is an excellent option especially if you reside in a smoke-free area since it means you can sit in front of a real fire more often and for longer with the added benefit of lower utility bills. Because of the reduced levels of pollution, these kinds of wood burning and multi fuel stoves are good for the environment as they are able to burn a wider variety of materials than other stoves.

A simple kit provided by the manufacturer can make most stoves DEFRA-exempt. order DEFRA stoves online changes the air vents on the stove to stop them from being closed down at night. This is known as slumbering and it allows part-burned combustibles that could otherwise block the flue to be released into atmosphere. DEFRA approved stoves don't slumber and are therefore much better for the environment and far less likely to block a chimney.

To get the most out of your DEFRA approved stove it is recommended you have it professionally installed by an HETAS Registered Installer or an Building Control Officer. You'll have peace of assurance that the installation was completed according to the correct specifications, and is in compliance with the latest regulations. It also helps protect your warranty, as the installer is able to self-certify their own work.