The Best Woodburners

Wood burning stoves are known to reduce blood pressure and help relax. What about the tiny soot particles released by the wood burners?

Luckily, new stoves are designed with the EcoDesign directive in the back of your mind. You can enjoy an inviting and Ideas cozy home, without compromising your environmental obligations.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge wood burner is simple in appearance, yet does not sacrifice performance. It's a great option for people who live in smoke-free areas, since it comes with ClearSkies Level 5 certification. This means it can be used to 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 permits you to enjoy the flames.

It has a modern steel body that allows it to be used in both traditional inglenooks and freestanding situations. It is equipped with an air wash system, which keeps the glass clean and prevents the build-up of soot. The stove is highly efficient, meaning that it carries a large portion of heat produced to your home instead of going up the chimney.

The recent criticism of wood burners has increased, as it was shown that they may contribute to the creation of microscopic sooty air particles referred to as PM2.5. These particles have been associated with lung and heart problems. However, the latest models that comply with the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to create these particles. These are only a small portion of the total pollution created from burning fossil fuels, such as gas and coal, but there is no doubt that wood burning stoves are the main source of this pollutant.

Choosing the right wood for your stove is vital to ensure the highest heat output and combustion. There are a variety of wood types that can be employed, including eucalyptus and Ash. Eucalyptus is an excellent choice because it's fast-burning and offers a great deal of heat, however it must be prepared. Beech is also a great choice, but it's difficult to handle because of its thorns.

The Ekol Adept has been designed to handle the upcoming changes to regulations that have been put in place, and it's Defra exempt and ClearSkies certified, which means you can use it with approved fuels so long as you follow the guidelines. It's a robust sturdy burner with a 10-year body warranty and a sturdy construction. Its heating performance is also impressive.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves are still extremely popular, and despite the directive muddle that is surrounding them and their use, they're going to stay. Some groups have called for tighter regulations and the ban of log burners. It's worth reading our guide to stove pollution and regulations before you decide on the latest multifuel or log fire.

One company making an effort to keep the popularity of woodburners up is Arada Stoves, who have recently launched a widescreen model of their renowned Holborn 5 Multifuel/garden wood burner Burning stove. It's a DEFRA approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a large door glass that provides the best flame view and an airwash system that helps to prevent soot accumulation.

With a power output of 4.9kW this is a great stove for the majority of rooms. It's extremely easy to maintain and use. Its curved lines and classic style make it suitable for both traditional and modern design. The flat back design means it can be fitted into shallower recesses. It's also very simple to set up a direct air system using this model to increase the efficiency even more.

Another great feature of this stove is its built-in ash dump that makes it simple to remove and clean out the ashes regularly and reduces the risk of odours and dust that escapes into the room. There are two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) depending on the type of chimney you are using, and it's equipped with an remote control.

Wood-burning stoves create a beautiful atmosphere in our homes, regardless of whether they're good for health. However, it's important to keep in mind the negative effects of particulate matter as well as how burning wood or other forms of fuels can impact our indoor air quality and health. So, if you're going to install a woodburner, it is recommended that you keep the door closed when you're not in the vicinity of the fire, and clean out the stove to ensure that the indoor air is as healthy as possible.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

A woodburner adds a lovely atmosphere to any room, it's not just relaxing to watch the flames flicker, but it can also help lower blood pressure. But there's not a lot of good news. Research has shown that older stoves are harmful because they release microscopic particles of soot which can get into your respiratory system. This has led to new regulations being put in place, which means that new log burners need to meet higher standards. This will cut down on creosote leakage, smoke build-up and most importantly harmful gases like carbon monoxide.

New woodburners must meet a new safety standard. The Go Eco 5kW Plus is a multi-fuel stove that is in compliance, but even exceeds the new standards, but also exceeds them. It has a large, clear viewing window that gives you an excellent view of the flame, and is maintained clean by a powerful air wash system. The stove boasts an impressive efficiency rating of 80. It's DEFRA exempt, ideas which means it can be used within smoke controlled areas. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready which means that it already meets the European restrictions on wood burning stove emissions that will be in the market in 2022.

This stove comes with a complimentary air vent kit. It's now easier to set up than ever before. This is a sturdy stove made of high-quality steel. The finish is a classic matte black. It's easy-to-clean as the body has been coated with an enamel that repels dirt.

The clearSkies label on this stove shows that it has been independently tested and verified to be environmentally friendly and efficient. This goes over the minimum requirements laid out by Ecodesign. This is one of only the stoves on our list to have the entire five-star ClearSkies rating.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

Chilli Penguin is a feisty Welsh wood burner manufacturer with a maverick style that shouldn't be overlooked. They are renowned for their small multi-fuel stoves that come with a wide range of sizes and features. This 4.7kW model is a perfect example of their focus on branding, and ideas also shows that they can still provide an excellent product at a cost that won't cost you a fortune. This DEFRA approved woodburner is able to be used in Smoke Control Areas and is fully conforming to the current 5g/hr emission limit. It also has ClearSkies level five certification. It is a great choice for those who are unsure where the directive is heading and want peace of mind that their log burner remains exempt from smoke control regulations.