The Best Woodburners
The relaxing, blood pressure-reducing benefits of a wood burner have been well-documented. What do you think of the tiny particles of soot released by the wood burners?
New stoves are designed to be compliant with the EcoDesign directive. This means you can enjoy a warm and cosy home, without breaking your environmental responsibilities.
1. Ekol Edge
The Ekol Edge wood burner is simple in appearance, but does not compromise on performance. It is a great choice for those who live in smoke-controlled areas, as it has ClearSkies Level 5 credentials. This means that it can be used to burn dry and seasoned wood logs as well as approved solid fuels. Its high heat output makes it a fantastic choice for large-sized rooms. The large fire glass also permits you to enjoy the flames.
It features a contemporary steel body that allows it to be installed into both traditional inglenooks and freestanding areas. It comes with an air wash system that keeps the glass clear and helps prevent the accumulation of soot. The stove is highly efficient, meaning it carries a large portion of the heat generated to your home instead of going up the chimney.
Wood burners have been the subject of many criticisms in recent years since it was demonstrated that they cause microscopic sooty particles in the air known as PM2.5 that has been linked with heart and lung problems. However, newer models that are made to meet the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to generate these particles. These are only a small part of the overall pollution generated from burning fossil fuels, such as gas and coal, but there is no doubt that wood burning stoves are the main source of this pollution.
It is crucial to select the appropriate wood for your stove in order to get the best heat output and the best combustion. There are a myriad of wood that can be used for burning, including eucalyptus, ash hazel, beech and hazel. Eucalyptus is an excellent choice due to its rapid burning and provides a lot of heat, but it requires to be seasoned. Beech is a great choice, but it's difficult to manage due to its thorns.
The Ekol Adept has been designed to cope with the upcoming changes to regulations that have been implemented, and it's Defra exempt and ClearSkies rated, which means you can use it with approved fuels provided you adhere to the guidelines. It's a robust burner that's built to last, featuring sturdy construction and a 10-year body warranty, supported by its impressive heating performance.
2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen
Wood burning stoves are extremely popular, and despite the directive muddle that surrounds them, they're not going anywhere. In fact, some advocacy groups are calling for tighter restrictions and even a complete ban on stoves that burn wood, so it's worth reading our guide to stove pollution and regulations prior to you go shopping for new log fires or a multifuel burner.
Arada Stoves is one company that is doing its part to keep woodburners in demand. They've released an expanded version of their popular Holborn Multifuel/Wood Burning Stove. It's a DEFRA-approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a huge door glass, which gives you an impressive flame image and an airwash system to avoid soot accumulation.
With a power output of 4.9kW, this is a fantastic stove for all rooms. It's extremely simple to use and maintain. The curving lines and classical style make it suitable for modern or traditional design. The flat back design means it can be placed in shallower recesses. It's also very simple to set up a direct air system to improve the efficiency of the system.
Another great characteristic of this stove is its built-in ash dump, which makes it very easy to clean up and remove the ashes regularly which reduces the risk of odours and dust escaping into the room. There are two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) dependent on the chimney type you are using, and it's accessible with an remote control.
Wood-burning stoves create a lovely atmosphere in our homes regardless of whether or not they are good for our health. However, corner wood burning stove is important to consider the impact of particulate matter and how burning wood and other kinds of fuels can affect our indoor air quality and health. If you are installing a woodburner, it is recommended to shut the door when not interacting with the fire. You should also regularly clean the stove to ensure that the air as healthy as is possible.
3. Go Eco 5kW Plus
It's relaxing to watch the flames flicker, and it can help reduce blood pressure. But there's not a lot of good news. Research has shown that older stoves are dangerous because they release microscopic particles of soot that could get into your respiratory system. New regulations are in place to ensure that stoves have higher standards. This will reduce creosote and smoke leakage and, more importantly, harmful gases like carbon monoxide.
New woodburners must be in compliance with a new standard, and this is where the Go Eco 5kW Plus stands out. This multi-fuel stove not only meets, but surpasses the new standards. It has a widescreen glass viewing window that gives you the best view of your flame and is kept clean with the power of an air wash system. This stove has an impressive 80% efficiency rating. It is DEFRA exempt, which means it is able to be used in smoke-free areas. It is also SIA Ecodesign-ready, meaning it already meets European emission limits for wood-burning stoves which will be in effect in 2022.
As if that wasn't enough this stove is supplied with a free air venting kit making it simpler than ever before to set up. It's a sturdy little unit, that has been built using top-quality steel. The finish is a classic matte black and it's easy to keep clean because the body is coated in an enamel that repels dirt and grime.
This stove is the clearSkies label, which indicates that it was independently tested and confirmed as efficient and environmentally friendly. This goes above and beyond the basic requirements of Ecodesign. It's one of the few stoves we've reviewed that have the full five-star clearSkies rating so you can be confident that this woodburner is as great as it gets.
4. Chilli Penguin Defrost
A feisty Welsh brand, Chilli Penguin has become a major brand in the world of wood burners with a distinctive style that is not to be missed. Chilli Penguin is known for its small multi-fuel stoves, which come in various options and sizes. This 4.7kW model is an excellent example of their focus on brand and demonstrates their ability to offer a premium product at the price that's not too expensive. This DEFRA approved woodburner is able to be used in Smoke Control Areas and is fully in compliance with the current emission limit of 5g/hr. It also comes with level five ClearSkies qualifications. It is an excellent choice for those who aren't sure what direction the directive is going and want to rest assured that their fireplace remains exempt from smoke control regulations.