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The Best Woodburners

Wood burners are known to reduce blood pressure and help relax. But what about the tiny sooty particles that they release into the air?

New stoves are made to be in line with the EcoDesign directive. You can have an inviting and cozy home without compromising on your environmental commitments.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge is a simple-looking wood burner that doesn't skimp on performance. It's a fantastic choice for those who live in smoke-free areas, as it has ClearSkies Level 5 certification. This means it can be used to burn dry and seasoned wood logs as well as approved solid fuels. The high heat output makes it a fantastic choice for large rooms. The huge fire glass also allows you to enjoy the flames.

It is constructed from modern steel, which means it can be used in both traditional inglenooks and freestanding ones. It has an integrated air wash system that keeps the glass clean and avoids the build-up of soot. The stove is extremely efficient, meaning that it can transfer a significant amount of the heat it produces to your home instead of being emitted up the chimney.

Wood burners have come under many criticisms in recent years since it was demonstrated that they contribute to microscopic sooty particles in the air, known as PM2.5 that has been linked with lung and heart problems. Newer models that meet the Eco design Regulations will be less likely to create these sooty particles. Wood burners contribute to the pollution created by burning fossil fuels like gas and coal.

It is essential to choose the appropriate wood for your stove in order to get the highest heat output and combustion. There are many types of wood that can be used for burning, including eucalyptus, ash hazel, beech, and hazel. Eucalyptus, which is fast-burning but also provides lots of heat, is a good choice. However, it needs to be well-seasoned. Beech is a great alternative, but it's hard to work with due to its thorns.

The Ekol Adept is designed to comply with the new regulations. It's clearSkies-rated and Defra-exempt, which means you can use it so it is if you follow the guidelines. It's a powerful, durable burner with a 10-year body warranty and a sturdy construction. Its heating capabilities are also impressive.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves remain popular despite the confusing guidelines that surround them. In fact, some advocacy groups are calling for much stricter restrictions, and even a complete ban on log burners, so it's worth taking a look at our guide to stove pollution and regulations before you buy new log fires or a multifuel burner.

Arada Stoves is one company that is doing their part to ensure that woodburners remain 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 huge door glass, which gives you an excellent flame picture and an airwash system to prevent soot build up.

This stove is simple to use and has a a heat output rating of 4.9kW. The curved lines and classical design makes it suitable for both modern or traditional style. The flat back design ensures it can be placed in shallower recesses. It's also very simple to set up a direct air system to boost the efficiency further.

This stove also has an ash dump built-in, which makes it easy to clear ashes and clean them regularly. This helps reduce the risk of odours and dust escaping the room. You can choose between two types of flue adaptors, dependent on the chimney type. It is also available with wireless remote control.

While the debate continues about whether or not woodburning stoves are beneficial to your health, we can all agree that they create wonderful ambience in our homes. It's important to consider the health risks of indoor air pollution and particulate matter. So, if you're going to have a woodburner installed it is recommended you keep the door closed when not tending the fire, and clean the stove to ensure that the air is as clean as possible.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

It's enjoyable watching the flames flicker, and it can help reduce blood pressure. There are some issues though, research has found that older stoves can cause harm because they release tiny particles cost of wood burning stove soot that end up into your respiratory system. New regulations are in place to ensure that log stoves have higher standards. This helps reduce creosote build-up, smoke leakage and more important, harmful gases such as carbon monoxide.

New woodburners must meet the new safety standards. The Go Eco 5kW Plus is a multi-fuel stove that meets, but surpasses these new standards, but also exceeds them. It has a large, clear viewing window that gives you an excellent view of the flame, and is kept clean with the power of an air wash system. This stove has an impressive rating of 80% energy efficiency and is DEFRA exempt, meaning it is able to be used in smoke-free areas. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready which means it already meets the European restrictions on wood burning stove emissions that will come into force in 2022.

As if that weren't enough, the stove comes with an air venting kit that is included, making it easier than ever to install. It's a durable model made of premium steel. The finish is a classic matte black and it's easy to keep clean because the body is coated in an enamel that keeps dirt and grime out.

The clearSkies label on this stove indicates that it has been independently tested and confirmed to be sustainable and efficient. This goes over the minimum requirements laid out by Ecodesign. This is one of a few stoves in our list that carry the full five-star clearSkies rating.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

A feisty Welsh brand, Chilli Penguin has become an established player in the wood burner market with a unique style that is not to be missed. They specialize in small woodburners, do-it-all multi-fuel stoves that have gained popularity due to their low flue-draught requirements, integral ovens and hotplate tops and a variety of features and sizes. This 4.7kW model is a fantastic example of their brand focus and demonstrates their ability to offer a premium product at a price that's not too high. This DEFRA approved woodburner can be used in Smoke Control Areas and is fully in compliance with the current emission limit of 5g/hr. It also has ClearSkies level five certification. It is a great option for those who are not sure what direction the directive is going and want peace of mind that their stove remains exempt from the smoke control regulations.