Choosing a new stove is an exciting investment, but with so many stove brands, styles and models available, knowing where to begin can sometimes feel overwhelming.
At Simply Stoves, we stock a wide range of leading stove and fire brands, giving homeowners the opportunity to compare different designs, technologies, fuel types and heat outputs in one place. From traditional wood burning and multi-fuel stoves to modern electric and bioethanol fires, there is something to suit a wide variety of homes and lifestyles.
But what actually makes one stove brand different from another?
In this guide, we take a closer look at nine brands available from Simply Stoves and highlight something distinctive about each one.
What Should You Look for When Choosing a Stove Brand?
Before choosing a particular manufacturer, it’s worth thinking about more than just how the stove looks.
Important considerations include:
- Heat output – Is the stove suitable for the size of your room?
- Fuel type – Will you be burning wood, approved solid fuel, pellets or using an alternative fuel?
- Efficiency – How effectively does the appliance convert fuel into useful heat?
- Design – Will it complement your home’s interior?
- Installation requirements – Is it suitable for your chimney, flue and property?
- Ecodesign and emissions – Does the appliance meet modern efficiency and emissions standards?
- Controls and technology – Are features such as remote controls, automation or advanced combustion technology important to you?
Different brands tend to have different strengths. Here’s a closer look at some of the brands you can find at Simply Stoves.
ACR offers a particularly broad selection of heating appliances, including wood burning, multi-fuel, gas and electric models.
One of the things that makes ACR interesting is the variety within its range. For example, Simply Stoves stocks models such as the ACR Woodpecker 4, with a 4.3kW output, alongside larger wood burning and multi-fuel appliances. There are also inset, pedestal and log-store designs available.
ACR Woodpecker 4 Wood Burning Stove
ACR also incorporates features such as Clean Burn technology and Airwash, designed to help with combustion and maintain a clearer view of the flames.
What makes ACR different?
Versatility. Whether you’re looking for a compact wood burner, a multi-fuel stove or an electric alternative, ACR provides plenty of options to compare.
Arada is a British stove manufacturer with roots going back to 1966 in Devon. Its range encompasses both traditional and contemporary designs, making the brand suitable for a wide range of interiors.
Simply Stoves highlights Arada’s different design categories, including “Timeless Classics” for more traditional interiors and “Contemporary Living” for homeowners looking for cleaner, modern styling.
Arada Hamlet Solution 5 S5 DEFRA Multifuel Stove 4.9kW
What makes Arada different?
British design and a choice of styles. Arada combines traditional stove aesthetics with modern heating technology, making it an appealing option whether you’re furnishing a country cottage or a contemporary home.
If efficiency is high on your list of priorities, Burley is a brand worth exploring.
The Burley Fireball range is particularly associated with fuel efficiency, clean-burn technology and flame visibility. Simply Stoves currently lists several Burley models with strong efficiency figures; for example, the Burley Stapleford is listed at 83.9% efficiency, while the Burley Carlby is listed at 84.7%.
Burley Carlby DEFRA Wood Burning Stove 8kW
Burley also offers a wide range of heat outputs. Its collection includes smaller appliances around the 5kW mark as well as much larger models capable of outputs above 18kW.
What makes Burley different?
Efficiency. Burley is a particularly interesting choice for homeowners who want to focus on efficient wood burning and modern clean-burn technology.
Gazco is one of the more versatile names in the Simply Stoves range, offering gas fires, electric fires, wood burning stoves and multi-fuel appliances.
This makes Gazco particularly useful for homeowners who love the look and atmosphere of a fire but aren’t necessarily looking for a traditional log-burning stove.
For example, the Gazco electric range includes models featuring advanced flame effects, remote and app controls and different fuel-bed options. The Gazco eReflex range is also available in different sizes and configurations, making it suitable for contemporary fireplace and media-wall installations.
Gazco eReflex 150RW Electric Fire
What makes Gazco different?
Choice and technology. From traditional gas stoves to modern electric media-wall fires, Gazco offers heating solutions for very different types of homes.
For something completely different, Foco Fires brings bioethanol fireplace design into the mix.
Unlike a conventional wood burning stove, a bioethanol fire uses liquid bioethanol as its fuel. Simply Stoves stocks a range of Foco Fires models, including the Foco One, Foco Two and Foco Divider ranges.
The range includes different sizes and configurations, with models designed to create a contemporary focal point. For example, the Foco Three 1500 is a 1,500mm-wide bioethanol fire, while other models are available in slimmer formats.
Foco Fires Foco Three 1500 Bioethanol Fire
Foco’s installation guidance specifies the use of appropriate bioethanol fuel and provides specific requirements for safe operation.
What makes Foco Fires different?
Bioethanol. If you’re looking for a modern fire without a traditional log-burning stove, Foco Fires offers a contemporary alternative with a real flame.
Henley offers plenty of choice, from traditional wood burning and multi-fuel appliances to pellet stoves and bioethanol models.
One particularly interesting part of the range is Henley’s pellet stove collection.
The Henley N70 Pellet Stove, for example, automatically feeds wood pellets into the appliance and includes electronic controls for a more automated heating experience. Simply Stoves lists the N70 with a 9kW nominal heat output, 92.8% efficiency and an A+ energy efficiency class.
This type of stove can appeal to homeowners who want the warmth and flame effect associated with a traditional stove but prefer greater automation.
What makes Henley different?
Fuel and technology choice. Henley provides options across wood, multi-fuel, pellet and bioethanol heating, giving homeowners plenty of flexibility.
Jøtul is a name synonymous with Scandinavian stove design and has a particularly long history in the industry.
The Norwegian manufacturer was founded in 1853, giving it more than 170 years of stove-making heritage. Its approach combines traditional craftsmanship with modern heating technology, with designs intended to work in both classic and contemporary interiors.
Jotul F100 DEFRA Wood Burning Stove 5kW
Scandinavian design is often associated with simplicity and functionality, and this makes Jøtul an appealing choice for homeowners who want their stove to feel timeless rather than overly trend-led.
What makes Jøtul different?
Heritage. Jøtul combines a long Norwegian stove-making tradition with modern heating technology and Scandinavian-inspired design.
Stovax is one of the most established brands in the Simply Stoves range and offers a particularly broad selection of wood burning and multi-fuel stoves.
Its range includes everything from traditional models such as the Stockton through to contemporary designs and inset appliances. Simply Stoves currently lists Stovax models across a variety of heat outputs, including 4kW, 5kW, 7kW, 8kW and larger options.
Stovax Stockton 5 DEFRA Multifuel Stove 5kW
Stovax also has a strong focus on modern combustion technology. For example, the Stovax Futura 4 listed by Simply Stoves features Airwash, Cleanburn and SIA Ecodesign Ready technology, alongside an A+ energy efficiency rating.
What makes Stovax different?
Range. Stovax offers a huge variety of designs, sizes and fuel options, making it easier to find a stove that fits both your property and heating requirements.
Westfire is another brand that brings a Scandinavian influence to the Simply Stoves collection.
Its Uniq range provides contemporary wood burning stoves with clean, simple lines. For example, the Westfire Uniq 45 is listed by Simply Stoves as a 5kW wood burning stove, while the Uniq 37 offers around 7.2kW.
Westfire Uniq 36 Closed Combustion Wood Burning Stove 7kW
Westfire models are particularly suited to homeowners who want the stove to feel like an integral part of a modern interior rather than simply a traditional heating appliance.
What makes Westfire different?
Contemporary Scandinavian design. Westfire combines a minimalist aesthetic with practical wood-burning performance, making it a natural choice for modern interiors.
With so many different manufacturers available, it’s important to remember that there isn’t one best stove brand for everyone.
The right choice depends on your home, lifestyle and heating requirements.
For example:
| What you’re looking for | Brands worth exploring |
|---|---|
| Versatile stove choices | ACR |
| British-built designs | Arada |
| High efficiency and clean burning | Burley |
| Gas and electric technology | Gazco |
| Bioethanol fire | Foco Fires |
| Pellet and automated heating | Henley |
| Scandinavian heritage | Jøtul |
| Extensive choice | Stovax |
| Contemporary Scandinavian styling | Westfire |
Of course, this is only a starting point. The individual model, heat output, installation requirements and fuel type are just as important as the brand itself.
How Do I Choose the Right Stove?
Once you’ve narrowed down your preferred brands, the next step is to look at individual models.
Consider your room size
The size and insulation of your room will influence the heat output you need. A stove that’s too powerful can make a room uncomfortable, while one that’s too small may struggle to provide enough warmth.
Think about your fuel
Do you want to burn logs? Would a multi-fuel stove provide greater flexibility? Perhaps the convenience of pellets, electricity or bioethanol is more appropriate for your lifestyle.
Consider your home’s style
A traditional cast iron-style stove may be perfect for a period property, while a sleek contemporary appliance could work better in a modern extension or open-plan living space.
Don’t forget installation
Your chimney, flue, hearth, ventilation and property layout can all affect which stove is suitable.
It’s important to make sure your chosen appliance is appropriate for your installation and that the installation itself is carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements.
Simply Stoves offers installation in Essex, starting with a free survey
From ACR and Arada to Burley, Gazco, Foco Fires, Henley, Jøtul, Stovax and Westfire, Simply Stoves offers a wide selection of heating appliances to suit different homes, styles and lifestyles.
Whether you’re looking for the efficiency of a modern wood burning stove, the convenience of automated pellet heating, the flexibility of an electric fire or the contemporary appeal of a bioethanol fireplace, comparing brands is a great place to start.
The perfect stove isn’t necessarily the one with the biggest name — it’s the one that’s right for your home.
Explore the range at Simply Stoves and find a stove or fire that combines the style, heat output, fuel type and features that matter most to you.
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