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The Best Woodburners

Wood burning stoves are known to lower 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. This means you can enjoy a warm, cosy home, without breaking your environmental responsibilities.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge is a simple-looking wood burner (look what i found) that doesn't scrimp on performance. It's an excellent choice for those living in smoke controlled areas as it is certified with the Level 5 ClearSkies certification, which means it can be used with dry and seasoned logs and approved solid fuels. Its high heat output makes it a fantastic choice for large-sized rooms. The large fire glass also permits you to take pleasure in the flames.

It has a modern steel body, which means it can be used in both traditional inglenooks and freestanding areas. It features an air wash system that keeps the glass clear and helps prevent the accumulation of soot. 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, rather than being lost up the chimney.

Wood burners have been the subject of a lot of criticism recently, as it has been proven that they cause microscopic sooty particles in the air called PM2.5 that has been linked with lung and heart problems. However, the latest models that are made to conform to the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to generate these particles. They are just a small part of the overall pollution produced by burning fossil fuels such as gas and coal, however there is no doubt that wood stoves are a source of this pollutant.

It is important to choose the correct wood for the stove in order to get the best efficiency of heat and combustion. There are many kinds of wood that can be utilized, including eucalyptus as well as ash. Eucalyptus is fast-burning but also provides a lot heat, is a great choice. However, it should be well-seasoned. Beech is also a good choice, but it's difficult to work with due to its thorns.

The Ekol Adept is designed to comply with the new regulations. It's cleared by ClearSkies and Defra, so you can use it so it is if you follow the guidelines. It's a heavy-duty burner designed to last, with solid construction and a 10-year body warranty, which is back by its impressive heating performance.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

outdoor wood burner burning stoves remain extremely popular, and despite the directive muddle that is surrounding them they're not going to disappear. In fact, some campaign groups are calling for tighter restrictions and even a complete ban on stoves that burn wood, so it's worth taking a look at our guide to stove pollution and regulations before you shop for an updated log fire or multifuel burner.

One company which is making an effort to keep the popularity of woodburners high is Arada Stoves. They have recently released a widescreen version of their renowned Holborn 5 Multifuel/Wood Burning stove. It's a DEFRA-approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a large door glass, which gives you an excellent flame picture and an airwash system that helps to prevent soot build up.

With a heat output of 4.9kW This is a great stove to heat all rooms. It's extremely simple to operate and maintain. The curved lines and classical style make it suitable for wood Burner modern or traditional style. The flat back design ensures it can be fitted into shallower recesses and it's very easy to set up a direct air system to boost the efficiency further.

The stove also has a built-in ash dump which makes it simple to remove ashes and clean them up regularly. This reduces the risk of dust and odours escaping the room. There's a choice of two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) dependent on the type of chimney you are using, and it's available with a remote control.

Wood-burning stoves can create a wonderful atmosphere in our homes regardless of whether they are good for our health. It is important to think about the health consequences of indoor pollution and particulate matter. If you are installing a woodburner, it is recommended to shut the door when not working on the fire. You should also regularly clean the stove to keep the air as clean as possible.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

It's soothing watching the flames flicker and help lower blood pressure. But it's not all good news. Research has shown that older stoves are harmful due to the tiny particles of soot that can be absorbed into your respiratory system. New regulations have been put in place to ensure that log stoves have higher standards. This helps reduce creosote build-up, smoke leakage and more important, harmful gases such as carbon monoxide.

New woodburners must comply with the new safety standards. The Go Eco 5kW Plus is a multi-fuel stove that not just is in compliance, but even exceeds these new standards. It features a large-screen glass viewing window that offers an excellent view of the flame, and is kept clean with a powerful air wash system. This stove has an impressive energy efficiency of 80% and is DEFRA exempt which means it can be used in smoke-free areas. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready which means it is already in compliance with European restrictions on the emissions of wood-burning stoves that will be in effect in 2022.

If that wasn't enough the stove comes with a free air venting kit making it simpler than ever to install. It's a durable unit that's made from high-quality steel. The finish is a classic matt black and it's easy to keep clean because the body is coated with an enamel that keeps dirt and grime out.

The clearSkies label on this stove demonstrates that it has been independently tested and verified to be eco-friendly and efficient. This goes beyond the basic requirements set out by Ecodesign. It's one of the few stoves that has the complete five-star ClearSkies rating, so you can be confident that this woodburner is as efficient as it gets.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

A spirited Welsh brand, Wood Burner Chilli Penguin has become an established player in the wood burner market with a unique style that shouldn't be overlooked. They are renowned for their small multi-fuel stoves, which come in various sizes and features. This 4.7kW model is a perfect example of their focus on branding, and 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 in compliance with the current 5g/hr emission limit. It also comes with level five ClearSkies credentials. It is a great choice for those who aren't sure what direction the directive is going and want peace of mind that their fireplace will remain exempt from the smoke control regulations.