Aduro H1: The Stove That Burns Logs and Pellets

The Aduro H1 is a hybrid stove that burns both logs and pellets, blending traditional woodburning with modern convenience. With Danish design and hidden technology, it’s one of the most innovative stoves ever created.

April 9, 2015
By Reece Toscani
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A New Kind of Fire

Every once in a while, a stove comes along that genuinely changes how we think about home heating. The Aduro H1 is one of those rare examples. It’s not just a new model — it’s a whole new concept.

At first glance, the H1 looks every bit a modern Scandinavian woodburner, with its tall curved glass and clean steel body. But inside, it hides something special. This is a stove that burns both logs and wood pellets — seamlessly.

That’s right: one stove, two fuels.

You can enjoy the traditional experience of a log fire, or let the stove feed itself automatically with pellets. It’s a crossover design that blends the romance of wood with the convenience of pellets — and it could well mark the next big step for domestic heating.

Design: Familiar Form, Radical Function

The H1 borrows its outer shell from the much-loved Aduro 9-5, one of the brand’s most popular woodburning stoves. But while the exterior looks familiar, the internals have been completely re-engineered.

The key difference lies beneath the firebox: a 15-kilogram pellet hopper is neatly concealed behind the lower door. Rather than relying on gravity, as most pellet stoves do, the H1 uses two augers to transport pellets upwards into the burn chamber. This lets Aduro maintain the elegant upright form of a modern logburner — no bulky side hoppers or awkward shapes.

It’s classic Danish thinking: minimal design, maximum function. From the outside, you’d never know there’s a sophisticated feeding system quietly hidden below.

Two Fuels, One Firebox

So, how does it work? The beauty of the Aduro H1 is its versatility. It’s both a manual logburner and a fully automatic pellet stove, depending on how you choose to use it.

When Burning Logs

Load it up with seasoned wood, and the H1 behaves just like any high-quality modern stove. It features a primary, secondary, and tertiary air supply for efficient combustion, plus Aduro’s own Aduro-tronic automatic air control.

This clever system adjusts the airflow automatically during the burn cycle, giving you a strong, clean flame at startup and a longer, steadier burn once it’s established. You still get the natural, hands-on experience of tending a fire — but with less work and more efficiency.

When Burning Pellets

Switch over to pellet mode and the H1 becomes a self-regulating heater. The augers feed a controlled stream of pellets into a small crucible at the rear of the firebox, where they’re ignited electronically.

Only the pellets in that crucible burn at a time, giving precise temperature control and long, steady heat output. Any ash or residue is pushed forward into the main chamber where it’s burned off — meaning far less maintenance than a conventional pellet stove.

It’s the best of both worlds: hands-on when you want it, hands-off when you don’t.

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Automatic Switching: The Clever Bit

One of the H1’s most impressive tricks is its ability to switch between fuels automatically.

Imagine your log fire is starting to fade in the evening. Normally, you’d have to get up and add more wood — but not with the H1. When it detects that the temperature is dropping, it can automatically ignite the pellets to keep the fire going.

Then, when you load new logs, the temperature rises again and the pellet feed stops. It’s an intelligent, elegant solution that keeps your fire consistent without constant intervention.

That might sound like a small detail, but it transforms the way you use the stove. You still get the authentic feel of a log fire, but without the frustration of it dying out unexpectedly.

Practical Performance

The 15-kilogram pellet hopper gives around 24 hours of burn time depending on your settings. That means you can set it running in pellet mode while you’re out during the day, or leave it overnight for a gentle background warmth.

Output is around 7kW, making it ideal for medium-sized living spaces. As you’d expect from Aduro, the combustion quality is excellent — the flame is bright and stable, and the noise level from the pellet feed is minimal.

For everyday use, it’s hard to imagine a stove more adaptable. You can light it quickly with pellets on a cold morning, enjoy a log fire in the evening, and let it look after itself through the night.

Ease of Use

Despite its technical capability, the H1 is refreshingly simple to live with. The controls are neatly hidden behind the lower door, giving the stove a clean, uncluttered front. The pellet loading hatch is easy to access, and the display is clear and intuitive.

Maintenance is minimal — no filters or heat exchangers to dismantle, and ash removal is straightforward. It’s a genuinely practical stove designed for real homes, not just showroom appeal.

Aduro has hinted that future models may include more advanced automation and control systems, but for now, the H1 keeps things simple, mechanical, and reliable.

Launch and Pricing

The Aduro H1 Hybrid Stove will make its first UK appearance at the Hearth & Home Exhibition in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, on 11th June 2015, with general availability expected later in the summer.

Pricing is set at around £3,500 including VAT — positioning it at the premium end of the market, but still competitive considering its dual-fuel capability.

It’s certainly not a budget option, but then, it’s not meant to be. The H1 is aimed at homeowners who want innovation, flexibility, and a genuine piece of modern Danish engineering.

Why It Matters

The launch of the Aduro H1 marks a pivotal moment for the stove industry. Until now, you had to choose between a manual wood stove or a fully automatic pellet model. With the H1, you don’t have to compromise.

You can enjoy the look, sound, and feel of a real wood fire — or switch to pellets when convenience matters more. For rural properties, it offers fuel flexibility; for urban homes, it offers low-maintenance heat.

It’s more than a clever idea — it’s a practical solution to real-world heating needs, and it points towards where the industry might be heading next.

If there’s one thing the Aduro H1 proves, it’s that innovation doesn’t have to mean losing tradition. This is a stove that respects the art of woodburning while embracing modern technology to make it easier, cleaner, and more efficient.

It’s bold, it’s clever, and it might just be the start of a new generation of hybrid stoves.

For now, the H1 stands as a remarkable example of how far thoughtful design and engineering can take a simple idea — the warmth of fire — into something entirely new.

Would you consider a stove that burns both logs and pellets? Does the idea of hybrid heating appeal to you, or do you prefer the simplicity of a traditional woodburner?
Share your thoughts in the comments below — we’d love to hear whether this kind of innovation belongs in your living room.

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Reece Toscani

Reece has over two decades in the fireplace and stove world — testing, reviewing, and occasionally getting covered in soot, all in the name of wood-fired home heating. He cuts through the nonsense, busts the myths, and shares straight-talking advice to help you enjoy your stove without the confusion. From Fireplace Products to Redefining Woodburners, if it burns wood, he’s probably tested it, fixed it, or argued about it. Now, through Woodburner Insights, he shares that experience with the world — both here and on YouTube.