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The best woodburner Woodburners

The relaxing, blood pressure-reducing benefits of a wood stove have been documented. But what about the tiny sooty particles they release into the air?

Fortunately, the latest stoves are built with the EcoDesign directive in mind. You can enjoy a warm, cosy home, without breaking your environmental commitments.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge wood burner is simple in appearance but does not sacrifice performance. It's a great option for those who live in smoke-free areas, since it comes with ClearSkies Level 5 credentials. This means it can burn dry and seasoned wood logs as well as approved solid fuels. Its high heat output also makes it a good choice for larger rooms and the large fire glass provides a stunning view of the flames.

It is equipped with a modern steel body, which means it can be installed into both traditional inglenooks as well as freestanding spaces. It comes with an integrated air wash system, which keeps the glass clear and helps prevent the build-up of soot. The stove is extremely 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 some criticism in recent times, as it has been demonstrated that they contribute to microscopic sooty particles in the air known as PM2.5 that has been linked to lung and heart problems. However, the latest models that are made to comply with the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to generate these particles. Wood burning stoves contribute to the pollution that is produced from burning fossil fuels, like gas and coal.

It is important to choose the correct wood burning stove outdoor for the stove to ensure the most efficient heat output and combustion. There are a variety of wood that can be burned such as eucalyptus, ash hazel, beech and hazel. Eucalyptus is a good choice because it's fast-burning and provides a lot of heat, but it needs to be well seasoned. Beech is a great choice, but it's difficult to handle because of its thorns.

The Ekol Adept is designed to comply with the new regulations. It's defra stove-exempt and ClearSkies-rated, so you can use it so long as 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, backed up by its incredibly impressive heating performance.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves continue to be popular despite the confusing guidelines that govern them. Some campaign groups have called for tighter regulations and even a log burner ban. It's worth reading about our guide on stove pollution and regulations, before you shop for the latest multifuel or log fire.

Arada Stoves is one of the companies which is working to keep woodburners popular. They have released a widescreen version of their popular Holborn Multifuel/Wood Burning Stove. It's a DEFRA approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a wide door glass that gives you an impressive flame image and an airwash system to avoid soot accumulation.

The stove is easy to operate, and comes with a a heat output rating of 4.9kW. Its curved lines and classic design makes it a great choice for both traditional and modern design. This model can be easily incorporated into smaller spaces due to its flat back design. It is also simple to install direct air systems using this model, which can increase the efficiency.

Another great characteristic of this stove is the built-in ash dump, which makes it simple to clean and remove the ashes regularly which reduces the possibility of odours or dust getting into the room. There are two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) depending on the chimney type you have, and it's also accessible with an remote control.

Wood-burning stoves can create a wonderful atmosphere in our homes regardless of whether or not they are healthy for us. However, it's important to keep in mind the impact of particulate matter as well as the way that burning wood and other types of fuel can affect the quality of indoor air as well as health. So, if you're going to have a woodburner installed it is recommended you keep the door shut when not tending the fire, and clean out the stove to ensure the air is as clean as is possible.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

A woodburner can add a wonderful atmosphere to a room. it's not just 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 can be harmful due to the tiny particles of soot which can be absorbed into your respiratory system. This has led to new regulations being put in place which means that all new log burners need to be able to meet the highest standards. This will cut down on creosote leakage, smoke accumulation and, most 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 offers an excellent view of the flame, and is maintained clean by an air wash system that is powerful. This stove boasts an impressive rating of 80% energy efficiency and is Defra Stove exempt meaning that it is able to be used in smoke-free areas. It is also SIA Ecodesign-ready, meaning it is already in compliance with European emission limits for 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 Defra Stove free making it much easier than ever to put it in place. It's a robust little appliance, that has been built with high-quality steel. The finish is a classic matt black and it's easy to keep clean as the body is coated in an enamel that is able to repel dirt and grime.

The clearSkies label on this stove demonstrates that it has been independently tested and verified to be sustainable and efficient, this goes above the basic requirements laid out by Ecodesign. This is one of only a few stoves in our list that carry the five-star clearSkies rating.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

A feisty Welsh brand, Chilli Penguin has become an established brand in the world of outdoor wood burning cookers burners with a maverick flair that is not to be missed. They specialize in small wood burning fireplace, all-in-one multi-fuel stoves that have achieved cult status thanks to their low flue-draught requirements, hotplate tops and integral ovens, and a range of sizes and features. This 4.7kW model is a great example of their brand focus and demonstrates that they can offer a premium product at a price that's not too expensive. This DEFRA-approved woodburner is suited for use in Smoke Control Areas, and is fully in compliance with the current emissions limit of 5g/hr. It also comes with the level five ClearSkies qualifications. It's the perfect option for those who don't know where the directive will go and want to be confident that their log burners will be exempt from smoke control regulations.