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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? Fortunately, the latest stoves are built with the EcoDesign directive in the back of your mind. You can have an inviting and cozy home without compromising on your environmental obligations. 1. Ekol Edge The Ekol Edge wood burner is simple in appearance, but does not compromise on performance. It's a fantastic choice for those who live in smoke-controlled areas, since it comes with ClearSkies Level 5 certification. This means it can burn dry and seasoned wood logs as well as approved solid fuels. portable wood burning stove makes it an ideal choice for larger rooms, and the generous glass firebox provides a stunning view of your flames. It is constructed of modern steel, and therefore can be installed in both traditional inglenooks and freestanding ones. It features an air wash system that keeps the glass clean and helps prevent the accumulation of soot. The stove is extremely seasonal efficiency, meaning that a high percentage of the heat it produces is being transferred into your home instead of being lost up the chimney. Wood burners have been the subject of many criticisms in recent years because it has been demonstrated that they contribute to tiny sooty particles in the air called PM2.5 that has been linked with heart and lung problems. However, modern models that are made to comply with the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to produce these particles. These are only a small portion of the total pollution created by burning fossil fuels like coal and gas, but there is no doubt that wood burning stoves are a source of this pollutant. Selecting the appropriate wood for your stove is vital to ensure the highest combustion and heat output. There are many kinds of wood that can be utilized, including eucalyptus as well as Ash. Eucalyptus is a good choice since it burns quickly and produces a lot of heat, however it must be prepared. Beech is also a good option, but it's difficult to handle because of its thorns. The Ekol Adept has been designed to handle the upcoming changes in regulations that have been put in place as well as being Defra exempt and ClearSkies certified, which means that you can use it with approved fuels, as long as you follow the guidelines. It is a heavy-duty, durable burner with a 10-year body warranty and a sturdy construction. The heating performance is also impressive. 2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen Wood burning stoves remain very popular and despite the directive muddle that surrounds them they're not going to disappear. Some campaign groups have pushed for tighter regulations and a log burner ban. It's worth reading about our guide to stove pollution and regulations before you decide on an all-fuel or log fire. Arada Stoves is one company that is doing its part to keep woodburners popular. They've released a widescreen version for their popular Holborn Multifuel/Wood Burning Stove. It's a DEFRA-approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a wide door glass, which gives you an excellent flame picture and an airwash system that helps to prevent soot from accumulating. The stove is easy to use, and has a heat output rating of 4.9kW. The curvaceous lines and classic style makes it a great choice for both traditional and modern design. The flat back design means that it can be placed in shallower recesses and it's very easy to set up a direct air system to increase the efficiency even more. Another great feature of this stove is its built-in ash dump, which makes it simple to clean up and remove the ashes regularly, helping to reduce the possibility of odours or dust that escapes into the room. You can select between two kinds of flue adaptors according to the chimney type you have. It is also available with a wireless remote control. While the debate continues about whether wood burning stoves are beneficial to your health, we can all agree that they create a beautiful ambiences in our homes. It is crucial to consider the health consequences of indoor pollution and particulate matter. If you are installing a woodburner, it's recommended that you close the door when you are not working on the fire. It is also recommended to regularly clean the stove to keep the air as clean as possible. 3. Go Eco 5kW Plus It's enjoyable to watch the flames flicker, and it can help lower blood pressure. However, it's not all positive news. Studies have shown that older stoves are dangerous because they emit microscopic particles of soot which can enter your respiratory system. This has resulted in new regulations being put in place, which means that new log burners have to meet higher standards. This will reduce smoke leakage, creosote accumulation 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 meets, but exceeds these new standards, but also exceeds them. The stove comes with a widescreen viewing glass that lets you see the flames clearly. It is also kept clean with a powerful air washing system. This stove has an impressive efficiency rating of 80. It is DEFRA exempt, which means it can be used within smoke controlled areas. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready, which means it already meets the European restrictions on wood burning stove emissions that will be in the market in 2022. If that wasn't enough the stove comes with an air venting kit that is included making it simpler than ever before to set up. This is a sturdy unit that's made from high-quality steel. The finish is a classic matte black. It's easy-to-clean as the body has been sprayed with an enamel that repels dirt. This stove comes with an clearSkies label, which indicates that it was independently tested and confirmed as efficient and environmentally friendly. This goes above and beyond the fundamental requirements of Ecodesign. It's one of the few stoves on our list that have the full five-star ClearSkies rating, so you can be sure that this woodburner is as great as it gets. 4. Chilli Penguin Defrost Chilli Penguin is a feisty Welsh wood burner brand with a maverick style that shouldn't be overlooked. Chilli Penguin is known for its small multi-fuel stoves with an array of features and sizes. This 4.7kW model is a great illustration of their brand's focus and demonstrates that they can deliver a superior product for an affordable price that isn't 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 has level five ClearSkies qualifications. It is a great option for those who are not sure what direction the directive is going and want to be confident that their stove will remain exempt from smoke control regulations.