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The Best Woodburners

The relaxation, blood pressure-lowering benefits of a wood stove are well-documented. What do you think of the tiny particles of soot released by them?

Fortunately, the latest stoves are designed with the EcoDesign directive in mind. You can enjoy a warm, cosy home, without breaking your environmental obligations.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge is a simple-looking wood burner that doesn't compromise on performance. It's a great option for those who live in smoke-free areas, since it comes with ClearSkies Level 5 certification. This means that it can be used to burn dry and seasoned wood logs or approved solid fuels. Its high heat output makes it an excellent choice for large rooms. The huge fire glass also permits you to enjoy the flames.

It is constructed from modern steel, so it can be used in both traditional inglenooks and freestanding spaces. It has an integrated air wash system, which keeps the glass clear and helps prevent soot build-up. The stove has excellent seasonal efficiency, meaning that a high percentage of the heat it generates is transferring to your home rather than being lost to the chimney.

The recent criticism of wood burners has grown, since it was found that they can contribute to the production of microscopic sooty air particles called PM2.5. These particles have been associated with lung and heart issues. Newer models that comply with the Eco design Regulations will be less likely to create these sooty particles. They're only a tiny portion of the overall pollution generated by burning fossil fuels like gas and coal, however there is no doubt that wood burners are a source of this pollutant.

Selecting the appropriate wood for your stove is crucial to ensure the highest heating and combustion. There are many kinds of wood that can be used, including eucalyptus and ash. Eucalyptus is a great choice due to its rapid burning and produces a lot of heat, but it must be seasoned. Beech is another great choice but its sharp thorns make it difficult to handle without protective gloves.

The Ekol Adept has been designed to cope with the upcoming changes to regulations that have been put in place, and it's Defra exempt and ClearSkies rated, which means you can use it with approved fuels, provided you adhere to the guidelines. It's a heavy-duty burner designed to last, featuring a robust construction and 10-Year body warranty, which is backed up by its incredibly impressive heating performance.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves are extremely popular, and, despite the directive maze that is surrounding them, they're not going anywhere. In fact, some groups are calling for more stricter restrictions and even a ban on stoves that burn wood, Wood Burner so it's worth checking out our guide on stove pollution and regulations before you go shopping for an updated log fire or multifuel burner.

Arada Stoves is a company that is doing its part to keep woodburners in demand. 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 that provides the best flame view and an airwash system to prevent soot accumulation.

With a power output of 4.9kW this is a great stove for all rooms. It's very easy to use and maintain. Its curving lines and classic style make it ideal for traditional or contemporary wood burning stoves style. The flat back design ensures it can be placed in shallower recesses, and it's easy to install a direct air system with this model to increase the efficiency even more.

The stove also has an integrated ash dump, which makes it easy to clean ashes and remove them frequently. This reduces the risk of odours and dust escaping the room. There's a choice of two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) depending on the type of chimney you have, and it's also available with the option of a remote control.

As the debate rages about whether or not woodburning stoves are beneficial to your health We can all agree that they provide a beautiful ambiences 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 that you keep the door closed when you're not working on the fire. Also, you should regularly clean out the stove to ensure that the air is as clean as is possible.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

A woodburner can add a wonderful ambience to a room, it's not only relaxing to watch the flames flicker, but it can also help to lower blood pressure. There are some issues though, research has found that older stoves can cause a lot of harm due to the production of tiny particles of soot that end up into your breathing system. This has led to new regulations being put in place, which means that new log burners have to be able to meet the highest standards. This reduces the risk on creosote leakage, smoke build up and more importantly harmful gases like carbon monoxide.

New woodburners have to meet the new safety standards. The Go Eco 5kW Plus is a multi-fuel stove that not only is in compliance, but even exceeds these new standards, but also exceeds them. The stove has a widescreen viewing glass that lets you see the flames clearly. It is also kept clean thanks to an air-washing system that is powerful. The stove boasts an impressive energy efficiency of 80% and is DEFRA exempt, meaning it is able to be used in smoke controlled areas. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready which means it is already in compliance with European restrictions regarding the emissions from wood-burning stoves that will be in the market in 2022.

If that wasn't enough the stove comes with a free air venting kit making it simpler than ever to install. It's a solid little stove, that has been built with high-quality steel. The finish is a classic matte black. It's easy to clean as the body has been sprayed with an enamel that wards off dirt.

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

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

A feisty Welsh brand, Chilli Penguin has become a major player in the wood burner market with a distinctive style that is not to be missed. They are renowned for their small multi-fuel stoves, which come in a wide range of features and sizes. This 4.7kW model exemplifies their brand focus, and also shows that they are able to provide an excellent product at a price that won't break the bank. This DEFRA-approved woodburner can be used for use in Smoke Control Areas, and is fully in compliance with the current 5g/hr emissions limit. It also comes with 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 will remain exempt from smoke control regulations.