HWAM 5580 Wood Burning Stove
Modular Danish Design & Strong Everyday Heat
The HWAM 5580 stove takes a genuinely modular approach, letting homeowners build the stove out to suit their room rather than choosing a single fixed shape. As a result, it works as a real piece of furniture, not just a heat source, with a moulded vermiculite lining and a look that can be tailored around storage, display space, or overall height. Its tall, considered proportions make it a natural centrepiece wherever it’s installed.
This model suits homeowners who want to personalise their stove in detail, right down to the drawer front, handle, and hinge side. Consequently, it works particularly well in living rooms where the hearth doubles as a display or storage feature, not just a fireplace.
Homeowners can choose the HWAM 5580 stove with a Classic or Modern door, in black steel, and in one of two available heights. In addition, a range of narrow and wide storage modules, plus a choice of handle and hinge side, let homeowners build a genuinely bespoke configuration.
Classic Or Modern Door Styles On The HWAM 5580
The HWAM 5580 stove comes with two distinct door styles, so homeowners can choose the look that best suits their interior.
- Classic (5580c) – a traditional cast door, adding a touch of familiar detailing to the stove’s front
- Modern (5580m) – a cleaner, more glass-fronted door for a pared-back, contemporary look
Homeowners can also choose left or right door hinging.
A Choice Of Handle Styles
The HWAM 5580 stove also offers a choice of handle styles, so homeowners can fine-tune the finishing details of the stove’s appearance.
- Traditional handle – a classic handle shape that suits either door style
- Discreet handle – a minimal, low-profile handle for a cleaner overall look
As a result, homeowners can match the handle style to the rest of the stove’s finish, whether that leans traditional or pared-back.
Modular Storage Options
The standout feature of the HWAM 5580 is its modular base, which lets homeowners add genuine storage beneath the firebox.
- Narrow module, without drawer – a compact storage space with a felt cushion finish
- Narrow module, with wood drawer front (oak or walnut) – the same compact footprint, with a concealed drawer
- Wide module, without drawer – a broader storage space with a felt cushion finish
- Wide module, with wood drawer front (oak or walnut) – the same broader footprint, with a concealed drawer
- Tall bookcase module – an additional display and storage unit that raises the stove’s overall height
- Additional module for extra height – a further module to build the stove taller still
Every module includes a felt cushion as standard. As a result, the HWAM 5580 can be configured as a genuinely bespoke piece of furniture around the fire itself.
Strong Everyday Heating Performance
The HWAM 5580 stove delivers a strong, dependable heat output for everyday use.
With HWAM® Autopilot™, the stove offers a nominal heat output of 6.4kW. Additionally, HWAM® SmartControl™ provides a slightly more moderated 6.0kW alongside automated combustion management, giving homeowners a genuine choice between raw output and refined control.
Autopilot & SmartControl Technology
Combustion management sits at the heart of how the HWAM 5580 stove performs.
As standard, HWAM® Autopilot™ automatically regulates the air supply as the fire burns, so homeowners rarely need to make manual adjustments. For those who want an even more hands-off approach, HWAM® SmartControl™ is also available on this model. This electronic system monitors combustion automatically and, through a companion app, lets homeowners set a room temperature and receive guidance on refuelling.
Built For Modern, Smoke-Conscious Homes
Clean-burning performance matters increasingly to homeowners, particularly those in smoke control areas.
The HWAM 5580 stove is DEFRA Exempt and EcoDesign compliant, so homeowners can feel confident they’re choosing a stove suited to modern regulatory standards. Combined with HWAM’s established combustion technology and moulded vermiculite lining, it offers a considered way to enjoy a genuine wood fire responsibly.
HWAM 5580 Stove Installation Compatibility
The HWAM 5580 stove fits a range of practical installation scenarios.
An optional external air connection lets installers draw combustion air from outside the property, either via a rear or base connection, which proves especially useful in newer, well-insulated, or particularly airtight homes. Furthermore, because storage modules and heat storage stones add noticeably to the overall weight, floor loading should always be checked as part of the installation survey, particularly on upper floors.
A Modular And Dependable Heating Solution
Altogether, the HWAM 5580 stove combines modular Danish design, Classic or Modern door styles, a genuine choice of handles and storage modules, strong everyday heating, and the option of HWAM® Autopilot™ or HWAM® SmartControl™ combustion management. Ultimately, it offers a considered way to build a genuine piece of furniture around a real wood fire.
To find out what a professional installation involves, visit our installation process page, or browse our wider wood burning stove collection for similar models. For full manufacturer detail, homeowners can also explore the official HWAM stove collection.
HWAM 5580 Stove Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Performance & efficiency | |
| Nominal heat output – HWAM® Autopilot™ | 6.4 kW |
| Nominal heat output – HWAM® SmartControl™ | 6.0 kW |
| Energy efficiency class – HWAM® Autopilot™ | A |
| Energy efficiency class – HWAM® SmartControl™ | A+ |
| Efficiency – HWAM® Autopilot™ | 80.0% |
| Efficiency – HWAM® SmartControl™ | 83.0% |
| Recommended chimney draught | 12 Pa |
| Fuel | Wood |
| Combustion control | |
| HWAM® Autopilot™ (standard) | Yes |
| HWAM® SmartControl™ (optional) | Yes |
| Dimensions (cm) | |
| Height | 162.5 (2 heights available) |
| Width | 81.5 |
| Depth | 45.5 |
| Combustion chamber | 44.3–62.7 |
| Weight & flue | |
| Weight, Classic (5580c) | 180 kg |
| Weight, Modern (5580m) | 178 kg |
| Flue / smoke outlet | 6″ (150mm) |
| Height to top outlet (from floor) | 22.2cm |
| Combustion air (fresh-air kit – optional) | |
| Rear connection (Ø100 mm) | Yes |
| Base connection (Ø100 mm) | Yes |
Clearances, Compliance & Configuration Options
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| General clearances (cm) | |
| To mantel piece | 50 |
| Minimum clearances – Autopilot™, insulated flue (cm) | |
| Sides, in front of the stove | 35 |
| In front | 120 |
| Minimum clearances – Autopilot™, uninsulated flue (cm) | |
| Behind | 5 |
| Sides, in front of the stove | 35 |
| In front | 120 |
| Minimum clearances – SmartControl™, insulated flue (cm) | |
| Sides, in front of the stove | 35 |
| In front | 120 |
| Minimum clearances – SmartControl™, uninsulated flue (cm) | |
| Behind | 5 |
| Sides, in front of the stove | 35 |
| In front | 120 |
| Approvals & compliance | |
| EN 16510 | Yes |
| EN 16510 type CA | Yes |
| BImSchV Stufe 2 | Yes |
| DEFRA Exempt | Yes |
| EcoDesign compliant | Yes |
| Door styles & finishes | |
| Classic door (5580c) | Available |
| Modern door (5580m) | Available |
| Steel finish | Black only |
| Hinge side | Left or right |
| Handle | Traditional or discreet |
| Lining | Moulded vermiculite |
Module & Accessory Weights
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Narrow module, without drawer | 25 kg |
| Narrow module, with wood drawer front (oak or walnut) | 37 kg |
| Wide module, without drawer | 45 kg |
| Wide module, with wood drawer front (oak or walnut) | 55 kg |
| Tall bookcase module | 56 kg |
| Extra module | 12 kg |
| Reinforcing floor plate | 5 kg |
| Heat storage stones | 73 kg |







