Defra exempt stoves for smoke control areas

Defra Exempt Traditional Stoves

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You might like to read more in depth information about The Clean Air Act of 1956 and 1968.

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, in effect since 2022, establishes emissions limits that are arguably even stricter than those set for Defra Exemption. However, the framework does not 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.

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Esse Bakeheart StoveRRP £3,467.00£3,120.00 inc. VAT

This A+ rated stove from Esse combines wood-fired cooking in the baking oven and on its four-zoned cooking hob, whilst providing radiant heat for the room.

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ACR Astwood stoveSpecial Offer Price £1,340.00
(RRP £1,790.00 inc. VAT, a saving of £450.00)

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

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ACR Rowandale stoveRRP £1,399.00£1,189.99 inc. VAT

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

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Vermont Intrepid II EcoDesign Woodburning StoveSpecial Offer Price £2,750.00
(RRP £3,128.65 inc. VAT, a saving of £378.65)

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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