Consumer

Burn Better

Defra has launched its Burn Better, Breathe Better campaign for the 2023/24 heating season.

Cosy Pubs With Fireplaces In England Waiting To Be Discovered

We can’t think of a better way to spend a cold or wet winter day than warming by the fire in a cosy pub with good food and drink. We’ve put together a few gems from across England that you can discover. The Beckford Inn If you’re looking for a village pub with traditional rustic…

What’s changing for RHI recipients with biomass appliances?

There has been changes to those in receipt of domestic and non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for their biomass appliances. Initially, recipients of the non-domestic RHI for biomass boilers will be required to have annual planned maintenance that meets the MCS Standard. The government drew up legislation in February 2022, introducing regulation from April 2022.

Cold Plug – Winter Safety Advice For Stove Users

A ‘cold plug’ in your flue can be an unexpected issue during the colder weather. It is an invisible plug of cold air that can form in your chimney when temperatures drop significantly, and the chimney is left to go cold. This can result in the flue being plugged, which pushes smoke back down and…

How Will Stove Users Be Affected By The Environment Act 2021?

The Environment Act 2021 passed into law on 9th November. The government says the Act will improve air and water quality, tackle waste, increase recycling, halt the decline of species, and improve our natural environment. The Act will help us transition to a more circular economy, incentivising people to recycle more, encouraging businesses to create…

Simple steps to take to help your chimney safety

Chimney Fire Safety Week 2021 Chimney Fire Safety Week is an annual campaign that will run from 30th August to 5th September this year. The national campaign aims to highlight small steps you can take to mitigate your risk of having a chimney fire. You will see messages across HETAS socials during the week with…

A Consumer Guide To Ecodesign And Defra Exemption

The HETAS team have put together a simple guide to give consumers an overview of Ecodesign and Defra Exemption requirements.

Stay safe on your cosy British summer break

HETAS, the solid fuel safety and standards organisation, has published its top tips for novice fire-lighters to keep us safe over summer. With many of us braving a British summer holiday this year, cosy cottages with log burners are sure to be in high demand. Warming up after a day on the beach, or keeping…

More than just a wood burner

Have you got a stove top kettle? One bonus of having a wood burner is being able to boil water on the stove top. Hearing that distinctive whistle from the kettle and the tea just tastes better. There are a range of stove top kettles available, you can spend anything from £20 to over £100.…

Top tips to get the most from your stove

Find a brief overview of our top tips and click through to the full articles: Lighting a fire Lighting a fire can sometimes be difficult and there are countless guides on the internet. We have pulled together the best guidance available so you can get it right first time. Different manufacturers have varying lighting techniques…