The Best Woodburners

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

The good news is that new stoves are built with the EcoDesign directive in the back of your mind. You can have a warm and cosy home, without compromising your environmental commitments.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge wood burner is simple in appearance, but doesn't compromise on performance. It is a great choice for people who live in smoke-free areas, since it has ClearSkies Level 5 certification. This means that it can be used to burn dry and seasoned wood stove burning logs, or approved solid fuels. Its large heat output makes it a great choice for large rooms. The huge fire glass also lets you to enjoy the flames.

It features a contemporary steel frame, which means it can be incorporated into traditional inglenooks as well as freestanding spaces. It is equipped with an air wash system, which keeps the glass clear and helps prevent soot build-up. The stove is highly efficient, which means that it transfers a large percentage of the heat it produces to your home, instead of going up the chimney.

Wood burners have been the subject of some criticism in recent times since it was shown that they can contribute to microscopic sooty particles in the air called PM2.5, which has been linked to lung and heart issues. However, small modern wood burning stove models that are made to comply with the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to produce these particles. Wood burners contribute to the pollution that is produced through the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and gas.

The right wood for your stove is essential to ensure optimal combustion and heat output. There are many types of wood that can be burned in your stove, including eucalyptus hazel, beech and hazel. Eucalyptus is quick-burning, but also offers a lot heat, is a great option. However, it should be well-seasoned. Beech is also a great choice, but it's difficult to manage due to its thorns.

The Ekol Adept is designed to meet the new regulations. It's clearSkies-rated and Defra-exempt, which means you can use it as long as you follow the guidelines. It's a powerful burner that is built to last, featuring a robust construction and 10-Year body warranty, which is supported by its impressive heating performance.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves continue to be popular despite the confusing directives that govern them. Some campaign groups have pushed for stricter regulations, and even the ban of log burners. It's worth reading our guide on the pollution of stoves and regulations, prior to shopping for the latest multifuel or log fire.

Arada Stoves is a company that is doing its part to ensure that woodburners remain popular. They have launched a widescreen version for 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 an excellent flame picture and an airwash system to prevent soot build up.

With a power 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 design make it ideal for modern or traditional design. This model can be easily incorporated into smaller spaces because of its flat back design. It is also easy to install direct air systems using this model, which can increase the efficiency.

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

As the debate rages 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 is important to be aware of the impact of particulate matter as well as how burning wood and other types of fuels can affect the quality of our indoor air and health. If you are installing a woodburner, it's recommended that you close the door when you are not tending to the fire. Also, you should regularly clean the stove to ensure that the air as healthy as is possible.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

It's soothing to watch the flames flicker and help reduce blood pressure. But there's not a lot of good news. Studies have shown that older stoves are dangerous due to the tiny particles of soot which can be absorbed into your respiratory system. This has led to new regulations being put in place and new log burners have to meet higher standards. This reduces the risk on creosote leakage, smoke accumulation and, most importantly - harmful gases such as carbon monoxide.

New woodburners have to 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. 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. This stove boasts an impressive rating of 80% energy efficiency and is DEFRA exempt which means it can be used in smoke-free areas. It is also SIA Ecodesign-ready. This means that it is already in compliance with European emission limits for wood burning stove small-burning stoves that will be in effect in 2022.

As if that wasn't enough the stove comes with an air venting kit that is included making it simpler than ever to put it in place. 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 coated with an enamel that repels dirt.

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

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

A spirited Welsh brand, Chilli Penguin has become a major brand in the world of wood burning stoves for sale near me burners with a maverick flair that's not to be ignored. They specialise in small wood burner stoves do-it-all multi-fuel stoves, which have earned them popularity due to their low flue-draught requirements, stove tops with hotplates, integrated ovens, and a range of features and sizes. This 4.7kW model is a great illustration of their brand's focus and demonstrates that they can provide a top-quality product at a price that's not too expensive. 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 has ClearSkies level five certification. It's the perfect option for those who don't know what the future direction of the directive is and want to be confident that their log burners will remain exempt from smoke control regulations.