Depending on the size of your room and the amount of heat required There is a wide range of 7kw multi fuel stoves. Certain models can be paired together with a boiler to provide complete home heating and can reduce energy consumption significantly.
This is a DEFRA-approved product which means it is able to be used in smoke control zones when burning wood and authorised smokeless fuels. It has a large viewing window and is covered by a five-year warranty.
1. Portway Rochester
The Rochester Multi Fuel stove is a modern-day classic made with high-quality castings, and the door features stunning curved designs. The Rochester comes with a choice of a polished silver or plain black finish for the cast-in trim. This A-rated Rochester stove can be used in Smoke Control Areas as recommended by DEFRA and has an output of maximum of 7kw multi fuel stove. Optional Output Reducing Bricks are available to reduce the maximum output of heat to 5kW making this stove ideal for larger rooms.
This Rochester Multi-Fuel Stove comes with all the latest features to help with the control of combustion and also to improve control. The primary and secondary air controls are situated on the front of the stove making it simple to adjust the rate of combustion to match the fuel and the conditions of the room. The large viewing window shows lively flames in the logs or smokeless fuels whilst a fully active Airwash system keeps the glass free of any deposits. The Rochester can take logs that are up to 250mm (10″) in length. It also has an externally controlled riddling mechanism, making it ideal for burning wood or smokeless fuels.
The Rochester is SIA Eco Design Ready 2022 and can be used with various logs or smokeless materials like anthracite. Eco-design stoves produce significantly less emissions than older appliances or open fires. They are also 3 times more efficient and are less expensive to run than open fires. The Rochester comes with a five-year warranty.
2. Ash
The Ecosy+ range is fitted with the Clean Burn Technology that ensures the highest heat and durability from your fuel. This feature allows you to re-burn the initial gasses and smoke that produce from your logs in a secondary combustion and also sprays air over your fireplace and glass to help keep it clean (Air Wash system). This means that you won’t have to refill your stove as frequently. It is one of the most affordable multifuel stoves that are available.
The Ash is also a great choice because it has a large ashpan that can be removed for easy maintenance. It also has an ash grate with multiple fuels that allows you to burn smokeless or wood coal at the same time and a third inlet to increase combustion efficiency. It is an DEFRA approved and Ecodesign compliant stove with clearSkies level five qualifications, which means that it emits 90 percent less emissions than an open flame and 80 per cent less than a non-DEFRA exempt stove.
Its modern design with clean straight lines makes it ideal for any type of fireplace or home. It can be fitted into a recessed fireplace or an existing chimney opening. The clean lines also make it an ideal choice for a modern flat wall or space where you want to incorporate the stove into your home’s design.
To determine the power output you require for your room, simply measure its volume in cubic metres and then divide by 14 for a well-insulated room 12 for a standard insulated room, or 10 for a room with poor insulation. Add another 20% to your central heating and an additional 25 percent for hot water use.
4. Chilli Penguin 4.7
The Welsh stove manufacturer Chilli Penguin have built a good reputation for small, do-it-all multi-fuel stoves with low flue draught requirements. Chilli Penguin also makes stoves for houseboats, yurts, and other smaller spaces. The company is committed to creating eco-friendly products and has been working hard to achieve high levels of environmental performance with their stoves.
This model is an upgraded version of the Go Eco stove. The stove comes with an enormous glass window that allows you to clearly see the flames and an airwash system that ensures the glass is clean. The stove is DEFRA-approved, and is in compliance with the Ecodesign requirement to qualify as an energy-saving stove. It also has ClearSkies level five credentials which means it emits less carbon dioxide than open fires. (See the tech table below).
The top loading stove comes with a large glass window that is ideal for boiling water. Its minimalist design makes it suitable for an elegant and comfortable room. The stove is equipped with one air knob that lets you increase the air volume when fully open and to regulate it more precisely when closed.
It was easy to light and quickly began to warm the room even on a frosty night. It was enjoyable to fire up and it took only about half an hour to bring the temperature up to a point where we felt comfortable in the lounge. The combustion process was clean and there was no smoke. The stove is easy to use and has a huge capacity of logs that can be used to heat a room of medium to larger size.
5. Esse 700 Vista
The largest in the popular Vista range, this DEFRA approved multi fuel stove from ESSE is perfect for larger fireplaces or as an independent focal point. With a power output of up to 5kW, it is able to efficiently keep a room warm, and its steel body has a stylish and durable finish. It also features a stunning widescreen viewing window to show the flames inside. This model has a pre-heated secondary airwash for keeping the glass clear and it is also upgradeable to Autoblaze which allows it to light automatically by using an air jet.
The stove has an angled combustion system, as well as a dual position riddling grate for a more effective burn. It can take a large amount of wood and is designed to be environmentally friendly thanks to its low emissions and energy efficiency of up to 80.3 per cent. It’s also easy to maintain with simple controls and a handy shaker grate.
This ESSE wood-burning stove features an elegant English cottage design and a large view of the flames through the glass. It can be set up as a back-flue stove or front-flue stove. Additionally, it is able to be fitted with an External Air Intake kit for airtight homes. This add-on makes an airtight flue that allows the stove to draw in outdoor air in order to reach its maximum efficiency.
This British-made stove offers an excellent heat performance and stunning flame patterns. It can be used with logs, pellets as well as solid fuel. It can be operated with a remote control. It is a DEFRA approved stove that is available in black or enamel.