20 Myths About 7kw Multi Fuel Stove: Busted 7kw Multi Fuel Stove

Depending on room size and the amount of heat required, there are a wide range of 7kw multi fuel stoves. Certain models can be paired in conjunction with a boiler to provide home heating and can help reduce energy costs substantially.

This model is DEFRA certified which means it can be used to burn smokeless and wood fuels in zones of smoke control. It features a large viewing window and is covered by a five-year warranty.

1. Portway Rochester

The Rochester Multi Fuel Stove is a modern classic made with high-quality castings. The door has an elegant curve design. The Rochester can be purchased with a choice of polished silver or plain black finish for the trim that is cast-in. This A-rated Rochester stove is suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas, as suggested by DEFRA and operates with a maximum heat output of 7kW. Optional Output Reducing Bricks are offered to reduce the maximum heat output to 5kW, making this stove suitable for larger rooms.

This Rochester Multi-Fuel Stove is packed full of the latest innovative features that aid in combustion and controllability. With the primary and secondary air controls on the front of the appliance, it is easy to adjust the burn rate of the fire to suit the room and fuel conditions. The large viewing window showcases vibrant flames on logs or smokeless materials and a fully-active airwash system helps keep it free of any deposits. The Rochester can handle logs with lengths up to 250mm (10'') and boasts an externally controlled riddling mechanism, which is ideal for burning wood or smokeless fuels.

The Rochester is SIA Eco Design Ready 2022 and can be used for 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 cost less to operate than open fires. Going Here comes with a five-year warranty.

2. Ash

The Ecosy+ range comes with a Clean Burn Technology that ensures maximum heat and durability from your fuel. This feature is able to re-burn the original gasses and smoke that produce from your logs in the second combustion stage and sprays air over your fire and glass to keep it clean (Air Wash system). This means you won't need to refill your stove as often. It's one of the most cost-effective multifuel stoves that are available.

Other features that make the Ash the best choice are a large removable ash pan to make maintenance easy, a multi fuel grill that allows you to burn wood and smokeless coal together, and a secondary air inlet that helps enhance combustion efficiency. It is a DEFRA approved and Ecodesign-compliant stove, with clearSkies Level Five credentials. This means it emits 90% less carbon dioxide than a traditional open-fire, and 80% less than a stove that's not exempt from DEFRA.

Its modern design with straight lines makes it a good fit for any style of fireplace or home. It can be fitted into a fireplace that is recessed or an existing chimney opening. Its sleek lines make it an excellent option for a modern-looking wall or room in which you want the stove to blend with the design of your room.

Calculate the power output of your room by measuring its size in cubic meters and then dividing it by 14 for well-insulated rooms 12 for rooms that are standard-insulated, or 10 for bad insulation. You can add another 20% for central heating, and an additional 25 percent for hot water use.

4. Chilli Penguin 4.7


The Welsh stove manufacturer Chilli Penguin has built a solid name for its small multi-fuel stoves. They are easy to use and have low requirements for flue draught. The company also produces stoves for houseboats, yurts and other smaller spaces. The company is committed to creating eco-friendly products and has worked to attain high levels of environmental performance with their stoves.

This model is an upgraded version of the Go Eco stove. The stove comes with a large glass window to clearly see the flames and an airwash system that ensures the glass is clear. The stove is DEFRA approved and meets Ecodesign requirements to qualify as an 'Energy Saving Stove'. It also comes with level five ClearSkies qualifications, achieving significantly lower emissions than traditional open-fires (see the table below for the technology).

The top loading stove comes with a large glass window, ideal for boiling water. Its minimalist design is suitable for an elegant and comfortable room. The stove is equipped with a single air knob that allows you to increase the air volume when fully opened and to regulate it more precisely when it is closed.

It quickly and easily lit up and began to heat the room even in the middle of a cold winter night. It was enjoyable to fire up and it took only about half an hour to bring the temperature up to a level where we felt comfortable in a lounge. The combustion process was clean and there was no smoke. The stove is easy to use and has a large capacity of logs that can be used to heat a room of medium to larger size.

5. Esse 700 Vista

This multi-fuel stove is the largest in ESSE's renowned Vista range. It is ideal for large fireplaces or as an accent piece. It can be used to heat the room with a capacity of up to 5kW. The body of steel is stylish and durable. It has a widescreen view glass to showcase the flames. This model has an airwash that is heated for keeping the glass clear, and it can be upgraded to Autoblaze which allows it to automatically light using an air jet.

The stove comes with an angled combustion system, and dual-position riddling grates to ensure a more efficient combustion. It is environmentally friendly, with low emissions and an energy efficiency of 80.3%. It's also easy to maintain using simple controls and a handy shaker grate.

This ESSE wood-burning stove is a classic English cottage design and a wide view of the flames through the glass. It can be set up as a back-flue stove or front-flue stove. Additionally, it can be equipped with an External Air Intake kit that is ideal for airtight homes. This add-on creates a airtight flue system that enables the stove to draw in outdoor air in order to reach its maximum efficiency.

This stove from Britain is among the top models in its class and offers a fantastic flame pattern and excellent heat performance. It can be used with logs, pellets and solid fuel, and can be operated using an electronic remote control. It is a DEFRA-approved stove that comes in enamel or black.