Multi Fuel Stoves

Choosing the right multifuel stove can be easier with a selection of trusted, high-quality brands. Some of the best stoves available include Charnwood,ESSE,Arada,AGA,Woodford,Morso,Stovax, andEkol. Each brand is known for reliability, efficiency, and stylish designs, so you can find a stove that fits your home and heating needs.

Multifuel stoves can be cheaper to run than wood-only stoves if you use cost-effective fuels like smokeless coal or briquettes, which often burn longer and produce more consistent heat.

However, running costs depend on fuel prices, availability, and how efficiently your stove is operated. Wood can still be a very economical option, especially if you have access to seasoned or free timber.

Yes. Multifuel stoves often require more frequent chimney sweeping than a wood only stove because burning coal or other solid fuels can produce more soot and deposits.

Regular cleaning, typically at least once a year, or more often if used heavily, helps maintain efficiency, prevents blockages, and reduces the risk of chimney fires.

Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for your specific stove and fuel type.

A multifuel stove is designed to burn a range of fuels, giving you more flexibility than a wood only appliance.

In addition to seasoned firewood, it can typically burn smokeless coal, approved solid fuels, and fuel briquettes. Always check the manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure the fuels you choose are suitable and won’t damage the stove or flue system.

The best fuel for a multifuel stove is usually dry, seasoned hardwood or authorised smokeless coal, as both burn efficiently and produce good heat with minimal ash. Many people prefer seasoned wood for its clean burn and lower environmental impact, while smokeless fuels offer longer burn times.

Always choose fuels approved for use in your specific stove to ensure safe, efficient performance.

For more guidance, check out our How to Stop Your Wood Burning Stove Glass Going Black

Multifuel stoves and log burners are both efficient, but they’re designed for slightly different purposes.

Log burners are optimised specifically for burning wood, so they often achieve a cleaner and more efficient burn when using logs. Multifuel stoves, on the other hand, offer flexibility, you can burn wood, smokeless fuels and briquettes which can deliver longer burn times and consistent heat, depending on the fuel you choose.

To get the best heat output from your multifuel stove, use properly seasoned wood or high-quality smokeless fuel, and make sure the air vents are set correctly for the type of fuel you’re burning.

Keep the stove and flue regularly cleaned to maintain good airflow, and avoid overloading the firebox, smaller, well-spaced fuel loads burn more efficiently.
Good room ventilation and a correctly sized stove also make a big difference to overall heat performance.