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The Best Woodburners

The relaxation and blood pressure-reducing benefits of a wood stove are well-documented. But what about the microscopic sooty particles that they release into the air?

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

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge wood burner is simple in appearance but does not sacrifice performance. It's an excellent choice for those living in smoke controlled areas as it has the Level 5 ClearSkies credentials that means it can be used with dry and seasoned logs and approved solid fuels. Its large heat output makes it a great option for large spaces. The huge fire glass also allows you to take pleasure in the flames.

It has a modern steel frame that allows it to be incorporated into traditional inglenooks and freestanding areas. It is equipped with an air wash system, which keeps the glass clear and helps prevent soot accumulation. The stove is extremely efficient, meaning it carries a large portion of heat produced to your home, instead of being directed up the chimney.

The criticism of wood burning stoves has increased, as it was shown that they could contribute to the production of microscopic sooty air particles called PM2.5. These particles have been linked to heart and lung problems. Modern models that are compliant with the Eco design Regulations will be less likely to produce these sooty particles. They are just a small portion of the overall pollution produced by burning fossil fuels like coal and gas, but there is no doubt that wood burners are a source of this pollution.

It is important to choose the appropriate wood for your stove in order to get the most efficient heat output and combustion. There are many kinds of wood that can be used, including eucalyptus and Ash. Eucalyptus is quick-burning, but also offers plenty of heat, is a good choice. However, it should be well-seasoned. Beech is a great alternative, but it's hard to work with due to its thorns.

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

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

wood burning stoves (www.mazafakas.com) remain very popular and despite the directive maze that is surrounding them they're not going to disappear. Some groups have called for stricter regulations, and even the ban of log burners. It's worth reading our guide on stove pollution and regulations, prior wood burning stoves to shopping for an all-fuel or log fire.

Arada Stoves is a company that is doing their part to ensure that woodburners remain popular. They've released a widescreen version of their popular Holborn Multifuel/Wood Burning Stove. It's a DEFRA approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a large door glass that gives you the best flame view and an airwash system to avoid soot accumulation.

With a power output of 4.9kW this is a great stove to heat all rooms. It's extremely simple to use and maintain. Its curved lines and classic style make it suitable for both traditional and modern wood burner decor. The flat back design means that it can be inserted into smaller recesses, and it's easy to set up a direct air system with this model to improve the efficiency of the system.

Another excellent characteristic of this stove is the built-in ash dump, which makes it easy to clean up and remove ashes on a regular basis and reduces the chance of odours and dust getting into the room. You can select between two kinds of flue adaptors dependent on the chimney type. It also comes with an wireless remote control.

Wood-burning stoves create a beautiful ambience in our homes, regardless of whether they are healthy for us. However, it's important to consider the effects of particulate matter and the way that burning wood and other kinds of fuel can affect the quality of indoor air as well as health. So, if you're going to install a woodburner it is recommended you keep the door shut when you're not working on the fire. Also, you should regularly clean out the stove to ensure the indoor air is as healthy as it can be.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

A woodburner provides a beautiful ambience to a room, it's not just relaxing to watch the flames flicker, but it can also help reduce blood pressure. However, it's not all positive news. Research has shown that older stoves can be harmful because they release microscopic particles of soot that could enter your respiratory system. New regulations have been enacted to ensure that stoves are up to the highest standards. This reduces the risk on smoke leakage, creosote build up and more importantly - harmful gases such as carbon monoxide.

New woodburners must comply with a brand new standard and this is where the Go Eco 5kW Plus stands out, this multi-fuel stove does not just meet but also exceeds the new standards. The stove comes with a widescreen viewing glass that allows you to see the flames clearly. It is also kept clean with a powerful air washing system. This stove boasts an impressive efficiency rating of 80. It is DEFRA exempt, meaning it is able to be used in smoke-free areas. It is also SIA Ecodesign-ready, meaning it is already in compliance with European emissions restrictions for wood burning stoves that will come into effect in 2022.

If that wasn't enough this stove is supplied with a free air venting kit making it simpler than ever to install. It's a durable stove made of high-quality steel. The finish is a classic matt black, and it's easy to keep clean as the body is coated in an enamel that is able to repel dirt and grime.

The clearSkies label on this stove indicates that it has been independently tested and verified to be environmentally friendly and efficient, this is above and beyond the basic requirements set out by Ecodesign. It's one of the very few stoves we've reviewed that has the complete five-star clearSkies rating which means you can be certain that this woodburner is as good as it gets.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

Chilli Penguin is a feisty Welsh wood burner brand with a maverick style that shouldn't be overlooked. They specialise in small do-it-all multi-fuel stoves that have gained popularity due to their low flue-draught requirements hotplate tops and integral ovens and a variety of features and sizes. This 4.7kW model is a great example of their brand focus and demonstrates that they can offer a premium product at the price that's not too high. This DEFRA-approved woodburner is suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas, and is fully in compliance with the current 5g/hr emissions limit. It also has ClearSkies level five credentials. It's the ideal choice for those who aren't sure where the directive will go and want to be sure that their log burners will remain exempt from smoke control regulations.