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The Best Woodburners

The relaxing, blood pressure-reducing benefits of a wood burning stove have been documented. What about the tiny soot particles released by them?

Luckily, new stoves are built with the EcoDesign directive in the back of your mind. So you can enjoy a warm, cozy home, and not break your environmental commitments.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge is a simple-looking wood burner that doesn't scrimp on performance. It's a great option for those who live in areas that are smoke-free since it has the Level 5 ClearSkies credentials, which means it can be used with dry and seasoned wood and approved solid fuels. The high heat output makes it an excellent choice for large-sized rooms. The large fire glass also allows you to take pleasure in the flames.

It is constructed from modern steel, and therefore can be installed in both traditional inglenooks as well freestanding spaces. It has an air wash system which keeps the glass clean, and prevents soot accumulation. The stove is a great seasonal efficiency, which means that a high percentage of the heat it generates is transferring to your home, rather than being lost to the chimney.

Recent criticism of wood burners has increased, as it was shown that they could contribute to the creation of microscopic sooty particles called PM2.5. These particles have been linked to lung and heart issues. However, modern models that comply with the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to produce these particles. Wood burners contribute to pollution produced by burning fossil fuels like gas and coal.

It is important to choose the appropriate wood for your stove to ensure the highest heat output and combustion. There are many kinds of cheap wood burners that can be used, including eucalyptus and Ash. Eucalyptus is quick-burning, but also offers a lot heat, is an excellent option. However, it should be well-seasoned. Beech is also a good option, but it's difficult to handle because of its thorns.

The Ekol Adept has been designed to handle the upcoming changes to regulations that have been implemented as well as being Defra exempt and ClearSkies rated. This means you can use it with approved fuels so long as you follow the guidelines. It is a heavy-duty sturdy burner with a 10-Year Body Warranty and a robust construction. Its heating performance is also impressive.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves continue to be popular despite the confusing directives that govern the use of these stoves. In fact, some campaign groups are calling for much tighter restrictions and even a complete ban on stoves that burn wood, so it's worth taking a look at our guide to stove pollution and wood stove Burning regulations before you buy a new log fire or multifuel burner.

One company that is doing its bit to keep the popularity of woodburners high is Arada Stoves. They have recently launched a widescreen model of their popular Holborn 5 Multifuel/Wood Burning stove. It's a DEFRA-approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a huge door glass, which gives you an impressive flame image and an airwash system to prevent soot build up.

With a heat output of 4.9kW, this is a fantastic stove for all rooms. It's extremely simple to operate and maintain. The curvaceous lines and classic style make it ideal for traditional or contemporary style. This model is easily fitted into smaller spaces due to its flat back design. It is also simple to install direct air systems with this model, which will increase the efficiency.

Another great feature of this stove is the built-in ash dump, which makes it simple to clean up and remove ashes on a regular basis, helping to reduce the risk of odours and dust that escapes into the room. There are two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) dependent on the type of chimney you have, and it's accessible with a remote control.

While the debate continues about whether wood burning stoves are beneficial to your health, we can all agree that they create a lovely ambience in our homes. However, it's important to consider the negative effects of particulate matter and how burning wood burning stoves for sheds (Learn Even more Here) and other kinds of fuel can affect our indoor air quality and health. If you are installing an appliance that burns wood, it is recommended that you close the door when you are not tending to the flame. Also, you should regularly clean the stove to keep the air as healthy as possible.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

A woodburner can add a wonderful atmosphere to any room, it's not just relaxing to watch the flames flicker but it also helps lower blood pressure. There are some issues though, research has found that older stoves can cause a lot of harm because they release tiny soot particles that can get in your breathing system. This has resulted in new regulations being put in place, which means that new log burners must be able to meet the highest standards. This reduces the risk on creosote leakage, smoke accumulation and, most importantly - harmful gases such as carbon monoxide.

New woodburners must meet a new safety standard. 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 has a large, clear viewing window that offers the best view of your flame and is maintained clean by the power of an air wash system. The stove boasts an impressive 80% efficiency rating. It is DEFRA exempt, which means it can be used in smoke-free areas. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready which means that it already meets the European restrictions on wood burning stove emissions that will be in force in 2022.

If that wasn't enough the stove comes with an air venting kit that is included making it simpler than ever to install. This is a robust model made of premium steel. The finish is a classic matte black. It's easy to clean as the body has been coated with an enamel that wards off dirt.

The clearSkies label on this stove indicates that it has been independently tested and verified to be eco-friendly and efficient, this is above and above the basic requirements laid out by Ecodesign. This is one of only a few stoves in our list that have the full five-star clearSkies rating.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

A spirited Welsh brand, Chilli Penguin has become a major player among wood burner brands with a unique style that's not to be ignored. They specialise in small do-it-all multi-fuel stoves that have gained an enviable reputation due to their low flue-draught requirements hotplate tops and integral ovens and a variety of features and sizes. This 4.7kW model exemplifies their brand focus, and also shows that they can still deliver a superior product at a cost that isn't too costly. This DEFRA approved woodburner is able to be used in Smoke Control Areas and is fully conforming to the current 5g/hr emission limit. It also comes with ClearSkies level five credentials. It's the ideal choice for those who don't know what the directive will be and want to be confident that their log burners are exempt from smoke control regulations.