Our customers usually make this choice based on what fuels they would like to burn and functionality.
A Wood burner is designed to only burn logs (with a below 20% moisture reading). These stoves are usually built with a flat base rather than a grate. This means ashes can built up allowing wood to burn more effectively and efficiently. Wood burners are generally more eco-friendly.
A Multi Fuel is designed to burn logs (with a below 20% moisture reading), smokeless fuels & smokeless coals. These stoves are usually built with a grate system and removable ash pan.
This choice is a personal one.
Many of our customers opt for Multi Fuel stoves so they can have the choice of what they can burn and because they come with a removable ash pan. Some of our customers prefer a wood burner because wood is a sustainable fuel source and don't intend to ever burn coal. However, the choice is completely down to you & your needs.
Some stove brands and models offer the option of ether having the stove and a multi fuel or a woodburner and you can convert later if you change your mind. Other brands and models only offer stoves as a wood burner or a multi fuel.
Depending on the brand or model of stove it is often cheaper to have a wood burner. However, in some cases the price difference is very small between a woodburner and a multi fuel stove. But if you decide to convert the wood burner to a multi fuel later it can be expensive.
If you would like advice on what would suit you best please feel free to speak to a member of our showroom team, who will be happy to help.