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The Best Woodburners

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

New stoves are designed to be compliant with the EcoDesign directive. You can enjoy a warm and cosy home without breaking your environmental responsibilities.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge wood burner is simple in appearance, but does not sacrifice performance. It's a fantastic choice for people who live in smoke-free areas, as it has ClearSkies Level 5 certification. This means that it can burn dry and seasoned cheap wood burner stoves logs, or approved solid fuels. Its high heat output makes it an excellent option for large spaces. The generous fire glass also lets you to enjoy the flames.

It is equipped with a modern steel body, which means it can be used in both traditional inglenooks as well as freestanding spaces. It has an air wash system that keeps the glass clean, and prevents soot accumulation. The stove is a great efficiency during the winter months, which means that a significant portion of the heat it produces is being transferred into your home, rather than being lost up the chimney.

The criticism of wood burning stoves has increased, as it was discovered that they may contribute to the creation of microscopic sooty air particles called PM2.5. These particles have been linked to heart and lung issues. However, the latest models that are made to comply with the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to generate these particles. These are only a small part of the total pollution created from burning fossil fuels, such as coal and gas, but there is no doubt that wood burners are the main source of this pollutant.

Choosing the right cheapest wood burning stove for your stove is essential to ensure the highest combustion and heat output. Many types of wood stove burners can be used, including eucalyptus and ash. Eucalyptus, which is quick-burning, but also offers a lot heat, is an excellent choice. However, it needs to be well-seasoned. Beech is another good choice but its sharp thorns make it difficult to handle without protective gloves.

The Ekol Adept is designed to comply with the new regulations. It's cleared by ClearSkies and Defra, so you can use it as it is if you follow the guidelines. It's a powerful burner that is durable and comes with a 10-year body warranty and a sturdy construction. The heating performance is also impressive.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves are still extremely popular, and despite the directive maze that is surrounding them they're not going to disappear. Some campaign groups have called for tighter regulations and a log burner ban. It's worth checking out our guide to stove pollution and regulations, before you shop for the latest multifuel or log fire.

Arada Stoves is one company that is doing its part to keep woodburners popular. They've released a widescreen version for their popular Holborn Multifuel/Wood Burning Stove. It's a DEFRA-approved SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a wide door glass, which gives you an excellent flame picture and an airwash system that helps to prevent soot build up.

With a maximum heat output of 4.9kW this is a great stove for most rooms and it's also extremely simple to maintain and use. Its curving lines and classic style makes it a great choice for traditional or contemporary decor. The flat back design means that it can be inserted into smaller recesses and it's very easy to install a direct-air system to increase the efficiency even more.

Another excellent feature of this stove is its built-in ash dump, which makes it simple to remove and clean out ashes on a regular basis and reduces the possibility of odours or dust getting into the room. There are two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) depending on the type of chimney you are using, and it's equipped with the option of a remote control.

Wood-burning stoves create a beautiful atmosphere in our homes regardless of whether they are good for health. It's important to consider the health consequences of indoor air pollution and particulate matter. If you're installing a woodburner, it's recommended that you close the door when you are not interacting with the fire. You should also regularly clean the stove to ensure that the air as clean as is possible.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

A woodburner adds a lovely atmosphere to a room. it's not only relaxing to watch the flames flicker but it can also help to reduce blood pressure. But it's not all good news. Research has shown that older stoves are harmful because they emit microscopic particles of soot that could be absorbed into your respiratory system. This has resulted in new regulations being put into place and new log burners have to be able to meet the highest standards. This reduces the risk on creosote leakage, smoke build-up and most importantly - 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 is in compliance, but even exceeds these new standards, but also exceeds them. It features a large-screen glass viewing window that gives you an excellent view of the flame, and is kept clean with the power of an air wash system. The stove boasts an impressive 80% energy efficiency rating and is DEFRA exempt meaning that it can be used in smoke-free areas. It is also SIA Ecodesign-ready, which means it already meets European emissions restrictions for wood-burning stoves which will be in place in 2022.

As if that wasn't enough this stove is supplied with a free air venting kit making it much easier than ever to install. It's a durable model made of premium steel. The finish is a classic matte black. It's easy to clean as the body has been sprayed with an enamel that repels dirt.

This stove comes with the clearSkies label, which means that it was independently tested and certified as efficient and environmentally friendly. This is above the fundamental requirements of Ecodesign. It's one of the few stoves we've reviewed that has the complete five-star clearSkies rating which means you can be certain that this woodburner is as great as it gets.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

A feisty Welsh brand, Chilli Penguin has become a major brand in the world of wood burners with a distinctive style that's not to be ignored. They specialize in small, do-it-all multi-fuel stoves that have gained an enviable reputation due to their low flue-draught requirements integral ovens and hotplate tops, and a range of features and sizes. This 4.7kW model is a prime example of their focus on brand and also shows that they can still deliver an excellent product at a cost that isn't too costly. This DEFRA approved woodburner can be used in Smoke Control Areas and is fully compliant to the current 5g/hr emission limit. It also has ClearSkies Level Five credentials. It's the ideal choice for those who don't know where the directive will go and want to be confident that their log burners will remain exempt from smoke control regulations.