The Best Woodburners

The relaxation, blood pressure-lowering benefits of a wood burning stove have been documented. But what about the microscopic sooty particles that they release into the air?

Luckily, new stoves are designed with the EcoDesign directive in mind. This means you can enjoy a warm and cosy home, without breaking your environmental obligations.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge outdoor wood burning cookers burner is simple in appearance, yet does not compromise on performance. It's a fantastic choice for people who live in smoke-free areas, as it has ClearSkies Level 5 credentials. This means that it can burn dry and seasoned wood logs, or approved solid fuels. Its large heat output makes it a good option for larger spaces and the huge fire glass offers a beautiful view of your flames.

It has a modern steel body which means it can be used in both traditional inglenooks and freestanding areas. It comes with an integrated air wash system, which keeps the glass clean and prevents the build-up of soot. The stove is extremely efficient, meaning it carries a large portion of the heat it produces into your home instead of going up the chimney.

Wood burners have been the subject of some criticism in recent times, as it has been demonstrated that they cause microscopic sooty particles in the air known as PM2.5 that has been linked with lung and heart issues. Modern models that are compliant with the Eco design Regulations will be less likely to generate these sooty particles. Wood burners contribute to the pollution that is produced by burning fossil fuels like gas and coal.

Choosing the right wood burning stove clearance sale for your stove is essential to ensure the best combustion and heat output. There are a variety of wood burner fireplace ideas that can be burned in your stove, including eucalyptus hazel, beech and hazel. Eucalyptus is a great choice due to its rapid burning and offers a great deal of heat, however it needs to be well prepared. Beech is also a great option, but it's difficult to manage due to its thorns.

The Ekol Adept is designed to meet the new regulations. It's clearSkies-rated and Defra-exempt, which means you can use it so long as you adhere to the guidelines. It's a robust burner designed to last, with a robust construction and 10-Year body warranty, backed up by its incredibly impressive heating performance.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves remain popular despite the confusing directives that are thrown at the use of these stoves. In fact, some campaign groups are calling for stricter restrictions, and even a ban on log burners, so it's worth taking a look at our guide to stove pollution and regulations prior to you go shopping for an updated log fire or multifuel burner.

Arada Stoves is one company that is doing its part to keep woodburners in demand. They have launched a widescreen version of their popular Holbo gases like carbon monoxide.

New woodburners have to meet the new safety standards. The Go Eco 5kW Plus is a multi-fuel stove that is in compliance, but even exceeds the new standards. It has a widescreen glass viewing window that gives you a great flame view, and is maintained clean by an air wash system that is powerful. The stove boasts an impressive rating of 80% energy efficiency and is DEFRA exempt meaning that it can be used in smoke-free areas. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready which means it already meets European restrictions on wood burning stove emissions that will be in effect in 2022.

This stove comes with a no-cost air vent kit. It is now easier to set up than ever before. It's a solid little stove constructed with high-quality steel. The finish is a classic matte black. It's easy-to-clean as the body has been coated with an enamel that repels dirt.

The clearSkies label on this stove indicates that it has been independently tested and confirmed to be environmentally friendly and efficient, this goes above the basic requirements laid out by Ecodesign. This is one of only one stove on our list that carry the entire five-star ClearSkies rating.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

A spirited Welsh brand, Chilli Penguin has become a big brand in the world of wood burners with a distinctive style that shouldn't be overlooked. Chilli Penguin is known for its small wood burning fireplaces multi-fuel stoves, which come in various sizes and features. This 4.7kW model is a fantastic example of their focus on brand and demonstrates their ability to offer a premium product at a price that's not too expensive. This DEFRA-approved woodburner is suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas, and is fully in compliance with the current 5g/hr emissions limit. It also has the level five ClearSkies certification. It's the perfect option for those who aren't sure what the directive will be and want to feel secure that their log burners are free of smoke control regulations.