5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong On The Subject Of Best Woodburners

The Best Woodburners

The relaxation and blood pressure-reducing benefits of a wood stove have been documented. But what about the microscopic sooty particles they release into the air?

New stoves are designed to be compliant with the EcoDesign directive. So you can enjoy a warm and cozy home without breaking your environmental obligations.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge is a simple-looking wood burner that doesn't scrimp on performance. It's a fantastic choice for those who live in smoke-free areas, since it comes with ClearSkies Level 5 certification. This means it can burn dry and seasoned wood logs as well as approved solid fuels. The high heat output makes it a fantastic choice for large rooms. The generous fire glass also allows you to enjoy the flames.

It is constructed of modern steel, so it is able to be used in traditional inglenooks as well as freestanding situations. It has an integrated air wash system, which keeps the glass clean and prevents soot accumulation. The stove has excellent efficiency during the winter months, which means that a significant portion of the heat produced is being transferred into your home instead of being lost to the chimney.

The recent criticism of wood burners has grown, since it was shown that they could contribute to the creation of microscopic sooty air particles known as PM2.5. These particles have been linked to heart and lung problems. However, newer models that comply with the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to generate these particles. Wood burning stoves contribute to the pollution created by burning fossil fuels such as coal and gas.

Choosing the right wood for your stove is essential to ensure optimal combustion and heat output. Many types of wood can be employed, including eucalyptus and Ash. Eucalyptus is an excellent choice due to its rapid burning and produces a lot of heat, but it needs to be well prepared. Beech is a great alternative, but it's hard to manage due to its thorns.

The Ekol Adept is designed to comply with the new regulations. It's clearSkies-rated and Defra-exempt, which means you can use it so long as you adhere to the guidelines. It is a heavy-duty sturdy burner with a 10-year body warranty and a robust construction. The heating performance is also impressive.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves remain extremely popular, and despite the directive maze that is surrounding them, they're not going anywhere. In fact, some campaign groups are calling for much stricter restrictions, and even a ban on stoves that burn wood, so it's worth reading our guide to stove pollution and regulations before you buy an updated log fire or multifuel burner.

One company which is making an effort to keep the popularity of woodburners up is Arada Stoves, who recently launched a widescreen model of their renowned Holborn 5 Multifuel/Wood Burning stove. It's a DEFRA-approved SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove wood burning with a huge door glass, which gives you an excellent flame picture and an airwash system to prevent soot build up.

The stove is easy to use and has a an output of 4.9kW. The curving lines and classic design makes it suitable for modern or traditional style. This model is easily placed in smaller spaces due to its flat back design. It is also simple to install direct air systems on this model, which will improve the efficiency.

The stove also has an integrated ash dump, which makes it easy to clean ashes and remove them frequently. This decreases the chance of odours and dust escaping the room. There's a choice of two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) depending on the chimney type you are using, and it's available with the option of a remote control.

Wood-burning stoves can create a wonderful atmosphere in our homes regardless of whether they're good for our health. It is crucial to consider the health risks of indoor wood burner stove pollution and particulate matter. So, if you're going to have a woodburner installed it is recommended you keep the door shut when not tending the fire, and clean the stove to ensure that the indoor air is as healthy as is possible.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

It's relaxing watching the flames flicker and help lower blood pressure. But it's not all good news. Research has proven that older stoves can be harmful because they emit microscopic particles of soot that can be absorbed into your respiratory system. New regulations are in place to ensure that log burners are up to the highest standards. This reduces smoke leakage, creosote accumulation and, more important, harmful gases such as carbon monoxide.

New woodburners have to meet a new safety standard. The Go Eco 5kW Plus is a multi-fuel stove that not just meets, but exceeds these new standards, but also exceeds them. The stove has a widescreen viewing glass that lets you see the flames clearly. It is also kept clean by an air-washing system that is powerful. The stove boasts an impressive 80% energy efficiency rating and is DEFRA exempt, meaning it is able to be used in smoke controlled areas. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready which means that it is already in compliance with European restrictions regarding the emissions from wood-burning stoves which will take the market in 2022.

This stove comes with a complimentary air vent kit. It is now easier to install than it has ever been. It's a robust little appliance, that has been built using top-quality steel. The finish is a classic matte black. It's easy to clean as the body has been coated with an enamel that wards off dirt.

The clearSkies label on this stove shows that it has been independently tested and confirmed to be eco-friendly and efficient, this is above and beyond the basic requirements set out by Ecodesign. It's one of the very few stoves we've reviewed that have the full 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 brand that has a maverick style that shouldn't be overlooked. They specialise in small do-it-all multi-fuel stoves that have gained cult status thanks to their low flue-draught requirements hotplate tops and integral ovens as well as a variety of sizes and features. This 4.7kW model is a great illustration of their brand's focus and demonstrates that they can offer a premium product at the price that's not too expensive. This DEFRA-approved woodburner is suited for use in Smoke Control Areas, and is fully conforms to the current 5g/hr emissions limit. It also has the level five ClearSkies qualifications. It is the perfect choice for those who don't know where the directive will go and want to be confident that their log burners will remain exempt from smoke control regulations.