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The Best Woodburners

The relaxing, blood pressure-reducing benefits of a wood burning stove are well-documented. What about the tiny soot particles released by them?

Luckily, new stoves are designed with the EcoDesign directive in mind. This means you can enjoy a warm and cosy home, without breaking your environmental obligations.

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 certification. This means it can be used to burn dry and seasoned wood logs, or approved solid fuels. The high output of heat makes it an ideal option for larger rooms and the large fire glass provides a stunning view of your flames.

It is constructed of modern steel, and therefore can be used in both traditional inglenooks as well as freestanding situations. It comes with an air wash system that keeps the glass clear and stops the accumulation of soot. The stove is extremely efficiency during the winter months, woodburners which means that a significant portion of the heat it generates is transferring to your home rather than being lost to the chimney.

Wood burners have been the subject of a lot of criticism recently because it has been proven that they cause microscopic sooty particles in the air known as PM2.5, which has been linked with lung and heart issues. Newer models that meet the Eco design Regulations will be less likely to generate these sooty particles. Wood burners contribute to pollution produced by burning fossil fuels such as coal and gas.

It is essential to choose the right wood for the stove to ensure the most efficient heat output and combustion. Many types of wood can be utilized, including eucalyptus as well as Ash. Eucalyptus, which is fast-burning and also produces plenty of heat, is an excellent choice. However, it must be well-seasoned. Beech is a great alternative, but it's hard 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 certified, which means you can use it with approved fuels provided you adhere to the guidelines. It's a heavy-duty burner that's built to last, featuring solid construction and a 10-year body warranty, back by its impressive heating performance.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves remain popular despite the confusing guidelines that surround them. In fact, some groups are calling for much stricter restrictions, and even a ban on log burners, which is why it's worth reading our guide to stove pollution and regulations before you go shopping for a new log fire or multifuel burner.

One company that is doing its bit to keep the popularity of woodburners up is Arada Stoves, who recently launched a widescreen version of their renowned Holborn 5 Multifuel/Wood Burning stove. It's a DEFRA-approved SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a huge door glass that provides an impressive flame image and an airwash system to prevent soot from accumulating.

This stove is easy to use, and has a heat output rating of 4.9kW. The curving lines and classical design makes it suitable for modern or traditional design. The flat back design means it can be inserted into smaller recesses. It's also very simple to install a direct-air system with this model to boost the efficiency further.

The stove also comes with an integrated ash dump which makes it simple to clean ashes and remove them up regularly. This decreases the chance of odours and dust getting out of the room. There are two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) depending on the chimney type you have, and it's available with the option of a remote control.

Wood-burning stoves create a beautiful atmosphere in our homes, regardless of whether they are healthy for us. It is crucial to consider the health effects of indoor wood burner stove pollution and particulate matter. If you're installing a woodburner, it's recommended to shut the door when you are not interacting with the flame. It is also recommended to regularly clean the stove to keep the air as clean as it can be.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

A woodburner provides a beautiful atmosphere to any room, it's not only relaxing to watch the flames dance, but it can also help to reduce blood pressure. But there's not a lot of good news. Research has proven that older stoves are dangerous because they emit microscopic particles of soot which can be absorbed into your respiratory system. New regulations have been put in place to ensure that log burners have higher standards. This reduces creosote and smoke leakage and, most important, harmful gases such as carbon monoxide.

New small 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. The stove features a large-screen viewing glass that allows you to see the flames clearly. It is also kept clean by an air-washing system that is powerful. The stove boasts an impressive efficiency rating of 80. It's DEFRA exempt, meaning it can be used in areas that are smoke-free. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready, which means it already meets the European restrictions regarding the emissions from wood-burning stoves that will be in effect in 2022.

As if that wasn't enough this stove is supplied with an air venting kit for free making it simpler than ever before to set up. It's a solid little stove constructed using top wood burning stoves-quality steel. The finish is a classic matte black. It's easy to clean as the body has been sprayed with an enamel that wards off dirt.

This stove has a clearSkies label, which indicates that it has been independently tested and certified as eco-friendly and efficient. This goes above and beyond the fundamental requirements of 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 great as it gets.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

Chilli Penguin is a feisty Welsh wood burner brand with a unique style that should not be missed out on. They are known for their small woodburning stove multi-fuel stoves with an array of sizes and features. This 4.7kW model is a fantastic example of their brand focus and shows that they can offer a premium product at an affordable price that isn't too high. This DEFRA-approved woodburner can be used for use in Smoke Control Areas, and is fully in compliance with the current 5g/hr emissions limit. It also has ClearSkies level five certification. It's the perfect option for those who don't know what the future direction of the directive is and want to be confident that their log burners will remain exempt from smoke control regulations.