Defra exempt stoves for smoke control areas

A Defra Exempt stove has passed a lab test where its emissions are measured at its rated output and at a reduced rate. This is to help reduce air pollution in towns and cities that are Smoke Control Areas. A Defra Exempt stove can generally be used to burn wood in a Smoke Control Area - it actually depends what fuel the lab test was carried out with but this is nearly always firewood.

It is worth noting that the Ecodesign legislation which is due to come into force in 2022 sets what are arguably even stricter emissions limits than those set for Defra Exemption, but the framework doesn't include the low output test. We may well see the introduction of an additional low output test for stoves that can be used in Smoke Control Areas after 2022.

4.8kW76.8%

Hunter Kestrel 5 multifuel stove

£655 inc. VAT

A simply styled stove which is well suited for any small room featuring Tripleburn technology to give you the best performance from your stove.

ECO5kW78%

ACR Buxton stove

£1,115 inc. VAT

The larger 5kw ACR Buxton multifuel, stove suitable for smoke controlled areas.

5kW82%

Esse 100 DD SE

£1,270 inc. VAT

The Esse 100 double door is such a classic design, soft, feminine and with such a wide glass door. The 2 doors makes me think of older times and traditions.

12kW76%

Nestor Martin Stanford 12 Plus Cooktop stove

£2,448 inc. VAT

The cast iron top of this stove hinges back allowing you to place your cooking pans directly on top of the stove.

4.7kW76%

Hunter Compact 5 multifuel stove

£709 inc. VAT

A slim compact stove which is ideal for small rooms with a nominal heat output of 4.7kW.

7.9kW77%

Firefox 8 cleanburn stove

£544 inc. VAT

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Nestor Martin Harmony 13 Stove

£1,687 inc. VAT

A traditional 5kw cast iron stove with 21st technology.

7.7kW77%

Nestor Martin Stanford 23 Stove

£2,024 inc. VAT

ECO5kW84.3%

ACR Malvern stove

£935 inc. VAT1 on clearance at £795.00

The Malvern is a classic little 5kW burner while the Malvern LS has the integral log store fitted underneath the firebox.

5.5kW75.9%

Herald 6 Flat top multifuel stove

£810 inc. VAT

The slightly bigger Hunter Herald 6 stove has an output of 7 kw and can have a 3.5kW clip in boiler added, capable of running domestic hot water and a couple of radiators

ECO5kW78%

ACR Astwood stove

£1,099 inc. VAT

The fine looking 5kw Astwood will suit a medium to large sized room.

ECO5kW78%

ACR Earlswood LS stove

£1,080 inc. VAT

The taller version of the Earlswood with integral log store.

ECO5kW81.8%

ACR Rowandale stove

£1,321 inc. VAT

For a small 5kw stove the Rowandale has a very wide window on the flames.

ECO5kW82.3%

Esse Warmheart Stove

£1,700 inc. VAT

Esse's Warmheart model allows you to boil a kettle and cook a meal on your stove.

4kW78%

Herald 4 Flat top multifuel stove

£712 inc. VAT

Giving out 6 kw, the Hunter Herald 4 is the smallest of the Herald range of stoves. As with all the Herald models it has airwashed glass, single or double doors and a choice of flat top, low or high canopy

7.7kW77%

Nestor Martin Harmony 23 Stove

£2,024 inc. VAT

This multfuel cast iron stove has a nominal heat output between 7-8kw with a pretty decent fuel efficiency of 78%.

4.9kW74.8%

Vermont Intrepid II Woodburning Stove

£1,721 inc. VAT

One of the classic Vermont stoves, the Intrepid is popular with existing and new owners alike and the woodburner is now Defra Exempt. The Vermont Intrepid has the trademark window tracery, firechamber catalyst, optional warming shelves and is available in a range of fine enamelled colours.

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