Defra Approved Back Boiler Stoves

When choosing the best stove for your home there are a variety of aspects to take into consideration. From the alluring appeal of dual functionality to practical concerns of installation, compliance and safety.

Back boiler stoves that are approved by DEFRA are a great solution to these problems. They produce very little smoke since they require the smallest amount of combustion air.

Clean Burn Technology

A defra-approved back boiler stove is an excellent choice to get a stove that is clean burning and can provide heat to your home and provide hot water to radiators. These stoves have an integrated steel boiler that is capable of heating your central heating system whilst the fire burns inside the stove, this means it's a more efficient method of using a wood burner.

Most of our defra approved back boiler stoves come with a pre heated airwash system which keeps the glass doors free of soot and ash deposits. The secondary combustion system re-burns any particles that were not burned during the initial burning. This helps keep the flue gas clear, which leads to a more efficient burning and lower cost of fuel.

Some of our stoves are even cleaner than this and have been independently tested to ensure they meet the new stricter DEFRA emissions standards to be Defra SE (Smoke Exempt) approved. The stoves do this by having a top DEFRA stoves air vent adjustment that prevents you from closing it all the way and thereby cutting off oxygen supply to the flame. This will cause the fire to smolder instead of burning properly and release more pollutants into the atmosphere.

The moisture content of the fuel could be a major element in the amount of smoke that is emitted from a stove. We recommend that you burn dry, seasoned wood with less than 20% to ensure your stove is burning as efficiently and as cleanly as possible. The majority of our approved Defra stoves have a built-in moisture sensor which will adjust the burning rate when burning wet wood.

Some manufacturers have gone one step further to increase efficiency by adding a secondary clean burn system. This is controlled by a chrome lever at the lower part of the stove. It opens and closes an air vent that draws the air over the fire, reburning smoke created by the initial burning process. This makes our Defra SE approved stoves even more efficient, meaning you can save even more on your energy bills.

Easy to Clean

A defra-approved back boiler stove allows you to run your central heating as well as hot water from the same system. This can be accomplished by running a loop through the other tappings on the back boiler (there are usually 2) to your hot water tank, and then using thermosyphoning in order to get the heat into your home. This also means that your boiler will never run out of hot water because it is fed from the tank.

Clean your stove frequently to ensure that it is operating at its peak. Start by ensuring that the stove is cool to the touch, then wipe the body of the stove as well as the door with a clean, dry cloth. We suggest using a microfiber towel, as they are less rough.

After cleaning the stove's interior it is a good idea to clean the glass. Glass cleaners can be found in a variety of hardware stores and can help remove stubborn stains and marks. Glass cleaners should be used with caution as too much can harm glass surfaces.

As time passes the seals that cover the glass and doors of your stove can begin to deteriorate. It is important to replace the seals each year to avoid gaps that can let heat escape. Based on the model you pick it is possible to do this quickly and easily with stove rope which is available at the majority of hardware stores.

If you have an Eco Design 2022-compliant back boiler on a defra-approved stove the combustion process will be much more efficient than traditional wood-burning stoves. This is due to the fact that the most recent technologies have reduced the amount of part-burned combustibles that are released into the atmosphere. This has made stoves that comply more eco-friendly and also less expensive to operate.

A back boiler stove will always be more expensive than a regular multifuel stove since it produces more hot water. However, it is still a very economical way to heat your home, because you can power both central heating and hot water through the same source.

Easy to Install

Boiler stoves are fashionable and efficient solution that can provide hot water and heat for your central heating system. A wood burner that has back boiler is distinct from other multi-fuel stoves that need to be connected to a gas boiler. It can connect directly to central heating and hot water of your home, removing the need for a separate heating system.

A wood burning stove with back boiler could be used to power your heating system entirely using renewable energy sources making them an eco-friendly choice over other stoves. Additionally, since they burn logs and pellets produce less emissions than gas or oil heating systems, which makes them a great choice for those concerned with the impact their energy usage has on global warming.

Although many people might be confused about how a wood burning stove that has a back boiler operates installation of one is fairly straightforward. The key is to ensure that the stove is correctly installed and linked to your heating system, therefore it is recommended to have this carried out by a qualified heating engineer. They can verify that your stove is installed correctly and connected to the correct systems. They can also make sure that all safety devices are in place.

DEFRA requirements stoves Approved Stoves or Defra exempt stoves, as they are referred to and have been approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (DEFRA) standards for smoke emission levels. They are able to be used in Smoke Control Areas and have been tested and modified to produce a very clean burn that can be easily used with both wood and smokeless fuels.

DEFRA approved stoves such as the Defra Exempt Dunsley Yorkshire or our most popular Hi-Flame Aidan stove can provide a very effective burn with very little harmful emissions. They have been evaluated in accordance with the new Eco-Design regulations, which limit the amount of particulate matter (PM), CO2, NOx and organic gases that a stove can emit in normal operation.

Ideal for Smoke Control Areas

Most UK cities and towns are classified as Smoke Control Areas and burning logs on older stoves or open fires can be a cause for a fine if they are emitting smoke that is considered to be nuisance. If you choose the right appliance for your home, back boilers that are Defra-approved stoves are not subject to these restrictions.

Wood burners that are not subject to Defra are built with Clean Burn technology, which ensures that the fuel is burned efficiently and produces a minimum amount of smoke. You can still enjoy a stunning fireplace if you live in a smoke-free zone, however logs must be limited to smokeless mineral fuels.

To be in compliance with Defra requirements, these stoves feature airtight chambers for precisely controlled airflow. They typically employ triple airflow systems to ensure that any combustion byproducts are burnt up before they can escape the chimney. This not only helps to keep any unwanted smoke out, but it also minimises soot build up which can hinder the flue's flow and reduce gas efficiency.

It is important that you purchase a stove that is Defra-approved from a reputable local retailer who can make sure that the correct size stove is chosen for your space to provide the most efficient heating performance, and that it is properly installed by a HETAS-registered installer. They can also help in selecting the best chimney liner to ensure a secure and efficient installation. They will also advise on whether your house needs any additional ventilation.

Modern DEFRA approved stoves are superior to traditional open fires or wood burners. They provide a minimum 75% efficiency, which does not only lessen the environmental impact, but also helps you save money. In addition to this Defra approved stoves are capable of being used in a smoke-controlled area, top defra stoves and require a minimum of 6mm stainless steel twin wall flexible chimney liner which is much less expensive than the larger 12mm liners needed for Ecodesign stoves.

If you are unsure about whether your property falls in a smoke-control zone you can check with your local council. They will be able provide you with all the latest information. Most reliable stove manufacturers have a Defra-exempt classification in their range to make it easy for you to determine if these appliances are in the right category.