Best small log burners
Finding a log burner that balances heat output and size can be difficult, particularly if you don’t know what you’re looking for.
Log burners can produce more kW heat output than their gas and electric counterparts, largely because of longer burn times and the heat retention properties of cast-iron casings (which are often standard with log burners).
However, they can also come in compact sizes. If you want a smaller fire that still packs a punch, get the best of both worlds with Fires2Us small log burner recommendations.
1. Gallery Firefox 5 Eco Multifuel Stove
Heat output: 4.9kW
Energy efficiency rating: 78%
Price: £615
Gallery fireplaces are the gift that keeps on giving! The Gallery Firefox 5 Eco Multifuel Stove, in particular, stands out as a reliable, high-performance log burner.
Its matte-black, cast-iron casing offers the traditional log-burner look but is compatible with all kinds of interiors, modern or otherwise.
Plus, its cast-iron exterior means that the Firefox 5 continues to warm a room even after the fire has diminished. With more heat for your money, this appliance is hard to beat.
They say good things come in small packages, and the Firefox 5 is proof! Its compact dimensions (396mm wide, 589mm tall, and 356mm deep) and 4.9kW output make it the indisputable choice for small to medium-sized rooms.
Buyers can burn either wood or smokeless fuels on its multi-fuel bed, which is great for when you need to be flexible. If you live in a smoke-controlled area, don’t fret: the Firefox 5 Eco is also DEFRA-approved.
2. Stovax Studio Edge Woodburning Cassette Fire
Heat output: 5kW
Energy efficiency rating: 77.8%
Price: £2189
Another impressive, DEFRA-approved log burner is the Stovax Studio Edge Woodburning Cassette Fire. More specifically, we’re looking at their Studio 500, the range’s smallest model.
This built-in fire is encased in durable steel and has a no-frame design – a minimalist's dream! In return for simplicity, this log burner has a large viewing window.
For added convenience, the appliance also has airwash features. This advanced system keeps the glass clean by directing a stream of air across the window, which then prevents soot build-up.
Buyers can burn seasoned logs on the Studio 500’s fuel bed (with the option of purchasing a fan-assisted convection system to help distribute heat more evenly throughout the room).
Stovax Stoves are masters of efficiency, and this 77.8% rated fire is no exception. Purchase it for medium-sized lounges and let its radiant 5kW heat output warm you up.
3. DRU 44 MF Multifuel Stove
Heat output: 7kW
Energy efficiency rating: 79%
Price: POA
As fireplace specialists since 1754, DRU stoves are no strangers to top-quality log burners. The DRU 44 MF Multifuel Stove is one of their smaller options, but it still packs a punch with a 7kW heat output.
This fire takes the classic form of traditional log burners, with a black finish and cast-iron casing. The DRU 44 is another appliance with a stunning, large viewing window and advanced airwash system so that you can watch your fire in action.
Not only can this appliance clean itself, but its multifuel bed is engineered to accommodate a variety of solid fuels, including wood, coal, coke, and anthracite. Its installation potential is equally diverse.
The top or rear flue outlet can be adapted to suit various room layouts and chimneys. However, one of the most practical elements of the DRU 44 MF stove is its side-loading door: it allows buyers to add fuel without opening the front door and letting smoke escape.
Plus, you’ll never have to worry about burning your hands: DRU’s ingenious cold-grip handle ensures that, even when the stove is hot, the handle remains cool to the touch.
4. Spartherm Ambiente A8 Stove
Heat output: 7.7kW
Energy efficiency rating: 80%
Price: POA
Spartherm stoves’ see-through log-burners offer a fresh twist on a classic design. Also known as a tunnel-style stove, the Spartherm Ambiente A8 Stove gives buyers a dual-sided view of their fire’s radiant flames.
The Ambiente A8 is available in several colours, including Pearl White, Nero, Graphite, and Terra, and is perhaps best suited to homeowners with more particular style requirements.
The fuel bed is designed for wood logs (which you can keep in its convenient, integrated storage area). What’s more, this fire has an external connection that works to reduce the amount of indoor air used for combustion.
5. Dik Geurts Bora Corner Fixed Stove
Heat output: 9kW
Energy efficiency rating: 78.1%
Price: POA
Potentially the most adaptable log burner on our list, the Dik Geurts Bora Corner Fixed Stove has a design you won’t see anywhere else. It also has the highest heat output at a whopping 9kW (despite its compact size!)
The Bora log burner is, as its name suggests, a corner fire with a twist: it’s a suspended wood-burning stove that appears to float in the room.
The corner configuration gives buyers a dual-sided view of the fire through two large glass panels. The absence of a metal corner between the glass panels also means that no area of the fire’s fuel bed is obstructed.
The fuel bed is designed specifically for wood logs, and with a maximum log length of 36 cm, it offers a substantial burn. Place the Dik Geurts Bora Corner log burner in your medium to large-sized room, and fill your lounge with its 9kW output.
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