Buying Guides

We might be a little biased, but we think buying a stove for your home is a great idea. However, choosing the right stove can be a little overwhelming if it’s your first, or you don’t really know what you’re after. A key decision to make is whether to choose a wood burning stove or […]

There's been a bit of negative press around wood burning stoves recently. You may have heard about the government wanting to clamp down on wood burners in an effort to improve the air quality in the UK - although this was all a little misleading. The main issue regarding wood burners and air quality is […]

Needless to say that at Direct Stoves Towers, we love all the brands we stock. We’d be mad not to; they all produce incredible stoves that are warm, comforting and a super efficient way of keeping your home warm. However, some of our brands do have exceptional heritage and great stories that we like to […]

One of the most beautiful things about a stove heater, besides the embracing heat is the view of the fire you can see on the other side of its clear window. But a viewing window does more than just give pleasure. This window allows you to see at glance if your fuel load might need […]

Defra is the UK government Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs; they handle regulations and policies involving the environment, rural issues and food. You'll see Defra mentioned quite a lot on Direct Stoves, this is because Defra approves stoves for use in Smoke Control areas as laid out in the Clean Air Act 1993. […]

In one of the least surprising statements of the year, at Direct Stoves we have a great range of boiler stoves, gas stoves and wood burning stoves. While this huge selection is great for our customers, it does mean we have to help them understand which category of stove is right for them based on […]

When it comes to buying a stove, one of the main considerations is always going to be efficiency. Not only does this mean saving money on your energy bills, but they are also less harmful to the environment. At Direct Stoves, we try to help you with this decision by stocking a huge range of […]

People often ask us 'which type of fuel is best?', We wish there were a simple answer. Many factors apply and what is best for you might be totally wrong for someone living just a mile away from you. The environment, location, supply and cost all have an effect on the best fuel for you. […]

CAN I HAVE A STOVE? There are a few questions that you’ll need to answer to find out if you can fit a stove in your home. You need a chimney with a large enough flue to cope with the output you’ll need for your room. If you haven’t got a chimney can you use […]

INTRODUCTION TO BACK BOILER STOVES Back boiler stoves are becoming very popular due to rising prices of gas and other fuels. Boiler stoves can supply you with direct radiant heat in the room the appliance is situated, supply domestic hot water and / or central heating for the home. They can be connected up to […]