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The Stovax and Gazco blog keeps you updated with our latest special offers and promotions, new product releases, brochure updates and general advice and information on our stoves, fires and fireplaces.

Top 3 Wood Burning & Multi-fuel Nordic Stoves Exclusively From Stovax

 December 11, 2023    6 Comments  Advice & Information, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Looking for a designer Nordic wood burning or multi-fuel stove? Stovax are the exclusive distributor of Dovre, Varde and Nordpeis stoves in the UK. Check out these top three Scandi wood burners.

Burning the right wood and mineral fuels on your stove or fire

 May 12, 2021    One Comment  Advice & Information, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

The Government has finally put a stop to the sale of polluting fuels such as wet, unseasoned wood and house coal. This fantastic news means that more stoves and fires across the UK will be burnt the way they should, with correct fuels such as good quality dry wood or authorised smokeless mineral fuels.

Understanding Smoke Control Areas

 January 25, 2021    No Comments  Advice & Information

Wherever you live, it’s important to understand any local regulations in place. If you live in a town or city, it’s more than likely that you live in a Smoke Control Area. Read on to find out more.

Cast iron wood burning and multi-fuel stoves at fantastic prices!

 February 27, 2020    2 Comments  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Our Cast Iron Savings promotion is on - giving you up to £/€550 off stunning wood burning and multi-fuel stoves.

Guide to burning good quality wood and smokeless fuel following Government update

 February 21, 2020    4 Comments  Advice & Information, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

As part of the Clean Air Strategy the government will ban the most polluting fuels – wet or ’fresh’ wood and coal – next year, and has made clear there are no plans to ban wood burning stoves. Read on to find out how you can easily burn the right wood and mineral fuels.

The Vogue Midi T Highline: a designer stove to suit all requirements

 February 20, 2020    2 Comments  Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

The Vogue Midi T Highline creates a stunning focal point wherever it is installed. Featuring a tall log store base with closed front and stylish stainless steel trim, this contemporary stove is both minimalist yet full of presence. Offered as a gas, electric or solid fuel stove, the Highline can suit a huge range of homes and requirements. Read on to see which version will add the perfect centrepiece to your interior.

The Stockton 5 – a classic stove available in solid fuel, gas and electric!

 December 11, 2019    2 Comments  Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Combining elegant detailing with a simple and stylish design, the Stockton 5 is a versatile stove that can suit anything from a country cottage to a luxurious town house. An elegantly arched door window beautifully frames the flame picture, itself framed with subtle beveling and architrave detailing moulded from high quality cast iron. Yet this stove’s styling is also modest enough to tastefully juxtapose contemporary interiors. The Stockton 5’s attractive design is offered in wood burning, gas and electric versions. Read on to see which Stockton 5 will make the perfect addition to your home.

Introducing our new Stockton Ecodesign Wood burning and Multi-fuel Stoves

 November 13, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Our popular Stockton range has long epitomised everything Stovax stoves stand for — stunning aesthetics, durable construction and reliability. Now enhanced with Ecodesign Ready combustion systems and integral heat shields for greater installation versatility, Stockton 3 and 5 stoves sit proudly at the forefront of stove design.

OUR CAST IRON SAVINGS PROMOTION IS NOW UNDERWAY

 October 8, 2019    No Comments  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Save up to £/€500 on high quality wood burning and multi-fuel stoves for a limited time only.

GUIDE TO BUYING A WOOD BURNING OR MULTI-FUEL STOVE

 September 27, 2019    2 Comments  Gas Stoves & Fires, Mantels, News & Updates

Solid fuel stoves burn wood and/or mineral fuels and provide a powerful heating solution for your home. Modern appliances like our Stovax traditional and contemporary stoves are designed with advanced combustion systems, which minimise emissions and feature powerful Airwash jets to keep the stove glass clear. These advanced wood burning and multi-fuel stoves provide high efficiency heat and stunning flame visuals. Depending on your preferences and home, there are a few things to consider when choosing your wood burning and multi-fuel stove.

Introducing the Chesterfield Wood Burning and Multi-fuel Stove Range

 September 9, 2019    No Comments  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

The epitome of British fire design and engineering, the Chesterfield wood burning and multi-fuel range combines stylish aesthetics with cutting-edge combustion systems to bring you beautiful stoves that offer high efficiency, low emission heating.

Wood Burning Cook Stoves for Simpler Living

 June 14, 2019    2 Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Mantels, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

There are few things more homely on a chilly evening than the crackle of a fire and the comforting smell of cooking. Our range of Stockton Cook stoves combine these two very things.

Ecodesign Wood burning stoves – top 5!

 May 29, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

The recent media hype about wood burning stoves have caused many homeowners to be concerned about purchasing a woodburning appliance. Rest assured, wood burners are not being banned! The Clean Air Strategy 2019 ensures that the cleanest stoves are available for sale by 2022. These stoves have been named Ecodesign Ready Appliances. An Ecodesign stove lowers emissions to an absolute minimum and features a high efficiency combustion system that uses 70% less logs than an open fire and 20% less than a standard stove to heat your home. For more information about Ecodesign stoves, please visit our FAQs about Ecodesign wood burning stoves and fires.

Wood burning and Multi-fuel stoves for Urban Areas

 May 11, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Mantels, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

With the colder months behind us and the warmest yet to come, burning wood is a great way to stay warm at this this awkward time of the year - when turning on the central heating feels a little over the top. But if you live in a smoke control area, it is important to ensure you are using a DEFRA approved wood burning or multi-fuel stove for heating your home with solid fuels.

New stoves and fires now available!

 April 9, 2019    2 Comments  News & Updates

We are delighted to let you know that we have recently added some fantastic products to our wood burning, multi-fuel and gas stove and fire ranges.

Traditional wood burning stoves now available with videos!

 April 2, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

We have recently been populating our product pages with videos. You can now view a burning flame of our traditional wood burning and multi-fuel stove products by visiting the relevant product page.

Gazco Reflex 75T-2 and 75T-3 Gas Fires are Multi-sided Masterpieces

 March 29, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Mantels, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

These stunning Reflex multi-sided gas fires let you create a two-sided or three-sided fireplace. Side windows allow the flames to be viewed from different angles, creating a unique focal point in your home.

All-new wood burning stoves: Sheraton 5 Wide

 March 22, 2019    4 Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Mantels, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Each Stovax stove is designed to provide both a practical and heating solution and a stunning focal point for your home. But the Sheraton 5 Wide takes things one step further. Read on to find out how the innovative design of these stylish wood burning and multi-fuel stoves translate into stunning flame visuals and high performance heating.

Wood burning Stove – A New Ecodesign Ready Model Now Available!

 March 1, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Mantels, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Elegant styling, ultra clean burning performance and suitable for urban areas. Look no further than the Huntington 25 wood burning and multi-fuel cast iron stove.

A wood burning stove designed for urban living!

 January 9, 2019    No Comments  Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

We are excited to announce that the Jubilee 10 wood burning stove is officially compliant with DEFRA smoke control restrictions, when fitted with the optional smoke control kit.

Ecodesign Ready Wood burning and Multi-fuel stoves

 July 11, 2018    No Comments  Advice & Information, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Whilst many of our stoves and fires feature Cleanburn technology for high efficiency heating in urban smoke control areas, some models burn so cleanly they meet, and in many cases even exceed, future Ecodesign emission and efficiency standards.

Wood burning and Multi-fuel Made Easy – Vol. 2

 June 13, 2016    No Comments  Advice & Information

In the second of our series of ‘Made Easy’ blogs, we’ll be explaining terms that will crop up before and during your fire or stove installation. These are all things that need to be considered, but we’ll explain some of the key areas and take away some of the mystery behind some of the topics you’re likely to come across.

Riva Vision Midi Wood Burning and Multi-fuel Stoves – A Brighter Vision of the Future

 October 20, 2015    No Comments  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Vision Midi wood burning and multi-fuel stoves deliver outstanding heating performance in a stylish, contemporary package and feature a host of optional extras letting you tailor them to your needs.

Wood Burning Stoves: Live Greener by Burning Cleaner

 April 2, 2015    No Comments  Advice & Information, News & Updates

Nothing beats relaxing in the warming, flickering glow of a wood burning stove, whilst knowing that you are helping to reduce your carbon footprint.

Stovax’s Range of Lower Output Wood Burning Stoves

 January 7, 2015    One Comment  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

A wood burning stove will bring light and warmth to your home and with it an irresistible ambiance of real, crackling flames. However, you might think that woodburners are only for larger country homes, but thanks to Stovax’s smoke control area approved stoves, homes in urban areas can now enjoy all the benefits of wood burning!

Log burning stoves – 5 tips to consider before you buy!

 November 12, 2014    3 Comments  Advice & Information

Autumn is a time for brisk walks, large cups of teas and a warm fire waiting for you at home. Whether you are looking to upgrade your existing heating appliance or simply need some advice on choosing the perfect log burning size or style for your home, Stovax has a wide range of log burning stoves and useful advice that will get your home ready and warm before the start of the winter.

The Return of Riva Fever!

 October 9, 2014    No Comments  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Until 30th November 2014 you can benefit from up to £200 off suggested retail prices on our fantastic Riva inset fires and freestanding stoves!

Introducing: The Nordpeis Bergen Wood Burning Stove

 May 22, 2014    4 Comments  Advice & Information, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

For those looking for a modern traditional wood burning stove, look no further than the Nordpeis Bergen for a uniquely Scandinavian twist.

Wood Burning Stoves: A Buyer’s Guide

 February 3, 2014    6 Comments  Advice & Information, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

If you are currently looking at buying a wood burning stove, this is a useful buyer's guide.

Top five benefits of a free standing wood burner

 January 8, 2014    No Comments  Advice & Information, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Find out why a free standing wood burner from Stovax is an excellent investment for your home.

Top 10 reasons to purchase a wood burner

 November 7, 2013    No Comments  News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

If you are looking to purchase a wood burner, this blog will give you the top 10 reasons to buy one!

Wood Burning Stoves in an Urban Area

 May 30, 2013    No Comments  News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Today, it is easier than ever to make the most of the many advantages of a wood burning stove even if you live in a Smoke Control Area.

Free Smoke Control Kits Available with Stockton Stoves!

 May 7, 2013    2 Comments  News & Updates

For a limited time only, Free Smoke Control Kits available with Stockton Stoves

Choosing your Stovax woodburner

 February 4, 2013    2 Comments  Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Why burning wood is a popular way to heat our homes.

Stoke up the woodburner this cold snap

 January 8, 2013    No Comments  News & Updates

Temperatures are due to drop this week. Fight the winter chill with a highly efficient and thoroughly smart woodburner.

Cost effective installation with the Riva Studio 500

 November 29, 2012    2 Comments  Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

The Riva Studio 500 is easy to install and a cost effective solution for many homeowners.

Riva Fever

 September 26, 2012    No Comments  News & Updates

Make the most of our fantastic offer on our Riva Inset, Freestanding and Bench Mounted fires and stoves with the Riva Fever promotion this Autumn.

Wood Burning and Multi-fuel Riva Fire Range Extended

 July 11, 2012    6 Comments  News & Updates

Stovax welcomes the Riva 45 and Riva 50 multi-fuel fires to its Riva inset range.

Wood burning in a modern setting

 January 18, 2012    No Comments  Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Stovax has plenty of options available to you should you wish to introduce wood burning to your existing heating arrangements.

Go back to the future with wood burning!

 December 14, 2011    No Comments  News & Updates

Wood burning has been in the news again recently. Get in on the act and invest in a Stovax wood burning stove.

Smoke Control Approved

 October 26, 2011    No Comments  Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Under the Clean Air Act 1993, local authorities are able to declare part of a city or town a smoke control area. This means that within that area it is an offence to emit smoke from the chimney of a building from any fire, stove or boiler.

Stovax Launch the Riva Studio Bench – Glass & Steel

 October 7, 2011    No Comments  Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

This year Stovax have launched a brand new contemporary styling option for the Riva Studio range.

Wood Burning Stoves Use 80 percent Fewer Logs than an Open Fire!

 July 22, 2010    No Comments  Advice & Information, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

According to the Solid Fuel Institute, wood is the cheapest and greenest form of fuel

Some tips on buying a wood burning stove

 June 16, 2010    2 Comments  Advice & Information, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

A correctly installed wood burning or multi-fuel stove will give you years of heating pleasure

Wood burning stoves in Smoke Control Areas

 April 22, 2010    No Comments  Advice & Information, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Stovax now has more models for wood burning in Smoke Control Areas than any other British manufacturer


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