Detroit Radiant DSC Series Patio Heaters include the single-stage DSCS and the DSCD with high and low settings. These compact overhead heaters put warmth where you sit, rather than heating an entire outdoor patio. You can choose the output size, fuel and finish on the product page. Start with your seating area, then decide whether you want full output whenever the heater is on or a lower setting for milder evenings.


What is the Detroit Radiant DSC?

This designer series patio heater has a box housing about 48 inches long in brushed stainless steel or black. Its infrared radiant heat warms people and surfaces directly, like sunshine. The maker calls it a high intensity gas patio heater. Compare it with the maker's gas heaters or explore the full brand range.

Choose your stage and output

The DSCS is single stage and gives full output whenever it is on. The DSCD runs high until the patio is warm, then uses a low setting without switching fully off. Both offer the same finishes and output sizes. The smaller warms roughly 8 by 8 feet on natural gas or propane. The larger warms about 9 by 9 feet on natural gas only.

Where it mounts

The DSC mounts outdoors only, on covered or open commercial and residential patios, with a ceiling or wall mount. Browse ceiling mounted heaters or wall mounted heaters to compare arrangements. Installation is a job for a licensed gas fitter, who runs the piped gas line and hangs the heater. There is no tank to refill. For a whole patio, compare DSR unvented tube heaters and DSRF vented tube heaters.

Why buy your Detroit Radiant DSC from My Cozy Outdoors?

We are an authorized dealer for these heaters, built by Detroit Radiant Products in Warren, Michigan. The listings carry the full manufacturer warranty, covering controls for one year and the burner for five years. Call us and we will talk through the heater, size and fuel that fit your patio.

Your DSC questions

Single stage or two stage: which DSC should I pick?

Choose the DSCS for full output whenever it is on, suited to cold nights. The DSCD starts high, then drops low without switching off, making it useful for milder evenings and long dinners. Both offer the same output sizes and finishes.

Can the DSC go under a roof?

Yes, it mounts on a ceiling or wall on covered or open patios. It is outdoors only, never for an indoor room at home. The box housing sheds wind and rain. Check the manual for required clearances, and call us if your roof is low.

Does the DSC need a vent?

No, this outdoor heater releases exhaust into the open air, so it needs no vent pipe. It uses a piped natural gas or propane line, with no tank to refill. Keep the outdoor-only requirement in mind when choosing a spot for your Detroit Radiant DSC.