INDEPENDENT AUDITORS CONSENT

We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of DESA International, Inc.
on Form S-4 of our report dated April 3, 1998, appearing in the Prospectus which
is part of the Registration Statement.

We also  consent to the  reference  to us under the  heading  "Experts"  in such
Prospectus.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
August 5, 1998