The new wood heater standards

The New Standards

Does your wood heater conform to Australian Standards?

Did you know that all new wood heaters in Australia have to conform to standards for emissions and efficiency?

Taking effect August 2019 the Australian wood heating industry has voluntarily adopted new standards that will ensure heaters have an efficiency of at least 60% and particle emissions not greater than 1.5g/kg.

Certified heaters under this new standard generate less smoke (fewer particles) and use less wood to create more heat. Minimising wood smoke pollution contributes to significant benefits for everyone by improving our air quality, reducing the maintenance and running costs of your wood heater, and saving you money.

All wood heaters sold in Australia should have a compliance plate stating it conforms to the Australian Standard for emissions (AS/NZS 4013:2014) and efficiency (AS/NZS 4012:2014).

Do I need to upgrade my wood heater?

No. Wood heaters already sold on the Australian market need to meet some of the world's strictest requirements making wood heating not only a great way to heat your home and save money, but an environmentally friendly option using a sustainable source of energy. If you think it’s time to upgrade your heater (if it's 15-20 years old) than you will be pleasantly surprised with the new technology available. New wood heaters burn less wood and are more efficient and ensure more smoke is burned within the firebox before exiting the stove.

If you are looking at purchasing a wood heater, be sure to check if the unit has an Australian Certificate of Compliance. You can check if the unit you are looking at is compliant by visiting www.certifiedwoodheaters.com.au