The Best Woodburners

Wood burners are believed to reduce blood pressure and help relax. But what about the microscopic sooty particles they release into the air?

Luckily, new stoves are built with the EcoDesign directive in the back of your mind. You can have a warm and cosy home without compromising on your environmental responsibilities.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge wood burner is simple in appearance, yet does not compromise on performance. It's a great option 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, or approved solid fuels. The high output of heat makes it a great choice for larger rooms, and the generous fire glass offers a beautiful view of your flames.

It is constructed from modern steel, which means it is able to be used in traditional inglenooks as well freestanding ones. It is equipped with an air wash system that keeps the glass clean and prevents soot accumulation. The stove is highly efficient, which means that it can transfer a significant amount of heat produced to your home, instead of being emitted up the chimney.

Wood burners have been the subject of many criticisms in recent years, as it has been shown that they can contribute to microscopic sooty particles in the air known as PM2.5 which has been linked with heart and lung problems. However, newer models that conform to the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to create these particles. They are just a small outdoor wood stove portion of the overall pollution produced by burning fossil fuels such as gas and coal, but there is no doubt that wood burning stoves are a source of this pollutant.

It is important to choose the correct wood for the stove in order to get the highest heat output and combustion. There are a variety of wood burner clearance sale types that can be employed, including eucalyptus and ash. Eucalyptus is a good choice because it's fast-burning and provides a lot of heat, but it needs to be well and properly seasoned. Beech is also a good choice, but it's difficult to manage due to its thorns.

The Ekol Adept has been designed to cope with the upcoming changes in regulations that were recently implemented and is Defra exempt and ClearSkies rated, which means you can use it garden shed with wood burner approved fuels provided you adhere to the guidelines. It's a heavy-duty burner that's built to last, with a robust construction and 10-Year body warranty, backed up by its incredibly impressive heating performance.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves are still extremely popular, and despite the directive muddle that is surrounding them they're not going to disappear. In fact, some advocacy groups are calling for stricter restrictions, and even a complete ban on log burners, so it's worth reading our guide to stove pollution and regulations before you buy new log fires or a multifuel burner.

Arada Stoves is one of the companies which is working to keep woodburners in demand. They've released a widescreen version of their popular Holborn Multifuel/Wood Burning Stove. It's a DEFRA approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a large door glass that gives you an excellent flame picture and an airwash system that helps to prevent soot build up.

This stove is easy to operate, and comes with a a heat output rating of 4.9kW. The curved lines and classical style make it ideal for modern or traditional design. The flat back design means that it can be fitted into shallower recesses and it's very easy to install a direct-air system with this model to boost the efficiency further.

Another excellent characteristic of this stove is its built-in ash dump that makes it easy to remove and clean out ashes on a regular basis which reduces the chance of odours and dust that escapes into the room. You can choose between two types of flue adaptors, depending on your chimney type. It is also available with a wireless remote control.

Wood-burning stoves can create a wonderful atmosphere in our homes regardless of whether they're healthy for us. But, it's important to be aware of the effects of particulate matter as well as the ways that burning wood and other kinds of fuel can affect our indoor air quality and health. If you are installing an appliance that burns wood, it is recommended that you close the door when not working on the fire. It is also recommended to regularly clean the stove to ensure that the air as clean as it can be.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

It's enjoyable watching the flames flicker and help lower blood pressure. But it's not all good news. Studies have shown that older stoves are dangerous because they emit microscopic particles of soot that can be absorbed into your respiratory system. New regulations are in place to ensure that stoves meet higher standards. This reduces the risk on creosote leakage, smoke build-up and most importantly harmful gases like carbon monoxide.

New woodburners must meet the new safety standards. The Go Eco 5kw wood burning stove Plus is a multi-fuel stove that is in compliance, but even exceeds these new standards, but also exceeds them. It has a large, clear view window that provides a great flame view, and is kept clean with an air wash system that is powerful. This stove boasts an impressive energy efficiency of 80% and is DEFRA exempt, meaning it can be used in smoke-free areas. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready which means it already meets European restrictions regarding the emissions from wood-burning stoves that will be in force in 2022.

As if that weren't enough, the stove comes with a free air venting kit making it simpler than ever to put it in place. It's a robust little appliance constructed using top-quality steel. The finish is a classic matt black, and it's easy to keep clean as the body is coated with an enamel that repels dirt and grime.

This stove has the clearSkies label, which means that it has been independently tested and confirmed as eco-friendly and efficient. This is above the basic requirements of Ecodesign. This is one of only the stoves on our list that have the five-star clearSkies rating.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

Chilli Penguin is a feisty Welsh wood burner brand that has an unorthodox style that shouldn't be missed out on. They specialize in small wall Mounted wood burning stove, all-in-one multi-fuel stoves that have achieved popularity due to their low flue-draught requirements integral ovens and hotplate tops and a variety of features and sizes. This 4.7kW model is a perfect example of their focus on brand, and also shows that they are able to provide a superior product at a cost that won't cost you a fortune. This DEFRA-approved woodburner can be used for use in Smoke Control Areas, and is fully in compliance with the current emissions limit of 5g/hr. It also comes with level five ClearSkies qualifications. It's the ideal choice for those who don't know what the future direction of the directive is and want to feel secure that their log burners are free of smoke control regulations.