When it comes to purchasing a fireplace or log burner, it's important to find a retailer that is reliable and trusted. That's where a Hetas Approved Retailer comes in. In this post, we'll explore the advantages of choosing a Hetas Approved Retailer for all your fireplace needs.  

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What is HETAS?
What Does it Mean to be a HETAS-Approved Retailer?
The Benefits of Buying From a HETAS-Approved Retailer
Why Should You Purchase a HETAS Cleaner Choice Product? 
How to Find a HETAS-Approved Retailer
Is HETAS a Legal Requirement?

HETAS stands for Heating Equipment and Testing Approval Scheme. Simply put most wood-burning stoves and flue systems are self-certificated by a competent HETAS installer to avoid any costly or time-consuming applications to your local Building Control department. Choosing a HETAS Approved installer or company means that you can have peace of mind knowing that you are working with a reputable and knowledgeable company. HETAS-approved fitters have undergone training and have the expertise to help you choose the right fireplace for your needs and ensure that it is installed correctly and safely.

Another benefit of having your stove installed by a HETAS fitter can come when or if you decide to sell your home. The important information about work that was carried out often is used by Solicitors on their inquiry forms and failure to demonstrate compliant work could adversely affect the sale of your property. Using a professional installer is always the best practice, especially with a product that needs to be vented correctly you should also know that if you do not use a competent installer, you could invalidate your household insurance.

Being a HETAS Approved Retailer means that a retailer has met certain criteria set out by HETAS that ensure you will receive up-to-date and accurate information when installing a wood burner fireplace. Here at StovesAreUs, we’re proud to have been an authorised HETAS-Approved retailer for many years. As fireplace industry leaders we believe that providing our customers with the best practice information and safety regulations is paramount.As a HETAS Approved Retailer, we’re able to help you choose the right fireplace for your needs and we hope that our commitment to certification will give you peace of mind knowing that you’re buying from a reputable and trustworthy company. All approved retailers contain at least one HETAS-trained showroom staff member, meaning quality advice can be given to the end-user that meets a good standard of service.

HETAS Approved Retailers give you confidence in getting a suitable, efficient and safe wood-burning or biomass appliance for your home. All approved retailers contain at least one HETAS-trained showroom staff member, meaning quality advice can be given to the end user that meets a good standard of service.

1. Give you confidence that there will be knowledgeable staff available in the showroom as they will have completed a Hetas course and have plenty of industry knowledge.
2. Purchase a safe and legal appliance with the appropriate amount of output needed to heat your home.
3. Be able to identify key features of each appliance so you can make an informed choice to suit the needs of your home
4. Provide you with expert advice on maintaining your heating appliance efficiently and to the correct code of practice

Purchasing a log burner or fireplace from a HETAS Approved Retailer should provide you with lots of confidence when you buy through our shops or speak to our sales team over the phone or email we’ll always provide you with our best practices and industry insights.

HETAS has officially launched its “Cleaner Choice” initiative for biomass and solid fuel burning products, to allow consumers to make more informed choices about the type of appliances being installed and promote the environmentally responsible and safe burning of clean and low carbon fuels. 

Here iwe've gathered just a small selection of some of the popular 'Cleaner Choice' models that have been approved by HETAS. 

Have confidence that the appliance conforms to the most up-to-date UK building regulations for both installation and use. Hetas Cleaner Choice products assure the installer and the end-user that all documentation is correct and that instructions are compliant with building regulations. This allows safe and effective use of the appliance. Feel safe in the knowledge that you are operating an appliance that aims to reduce the environmental impact from any particulate emissions produced. A comprehensive, published list on the HETAS website allows you to make an informed choice to suit your individual needs. All Cleaner Choice appliances are independently verified by HETAS as meeting all current regulations.

If you’ve read our article this far then congratulations you’ve already found a Hetas-approved retailer and you can contact us if you require any information or help to select a wood-burning fireplace for your home. We’re fortunate to have two showrooms located in Halifax & Preston where you can view many of the log burners and fireplace surrounds we supply. Hetas retailers like StovesAreUs will able to provide you with firsthand experiences and recommendations for which products are most suitable for your needs and by taking the time to find a Hetas Approved Retailer, you can ensure that you are working with a trusted and reliable company for all your fireplace needs.

The short answer to this question is no, you do not need a HETAS certificate or for your stove to be installed by a member of Hetas to sell your home. Although this is not a compulsory requirement for selling a home, lots of buyers will want to ensure the stove has been fitted correctly and may request certification. Your buyer's conveyancer may ask for evidence that your appliance has been installed correctly and has been checked by building control.