Heat guns are tools used to emit streams of hot air, and have appliance in many areas which makes it versatile tools. They can be used in chemistry, physics, laboratories, workshops, to strip paint, dry out damp wood, soften adhesives etc. Due to its versatility, we gathered our picks of best 5, to make the choosing a bit easier and more organized.
1. CRAFTSMAN Heat Gun
This heat gun has variable temperature control dial that allows easy heat adjustment from 120° F to 1200° F. It also provides optimal air flow due to two fan speeds.
- Heat output and speed
When tested, this heat gun reached 1590 watts and it started to melt glue in mere 12 seconds finishing in around 1 minute. - Noise Level
It’s not too loud at 72.4 dB which doesn’t make it hard to bear at longer periods of use.
Recommendation
If you are looking for an efficient heat gun that can do the work in time and has speed and power, this is the perfect choice.
2. Hercules Heat Gun
One of the best on the market, the Hercules heat gun has the flow rate of 17 CFM and it’s priced at 54 dollars on Harbor Freight.
- Heat output and speed
This was the best result when it came to heat output (1730 watts) and just like Craftsman, it began melting glue in 12 seconds finishing almost as good. - Noise Level
At 73.1 dB, it can be considered on the quieter side.
Recommendation
If you want a balance between budget and power, this tool is a great deal, especially in tougher conditions.
3. Seekone Heat Gun
This is a very affordable option that can quickly heat up to 1202℉(650℃) in 1.5 seconds.
The black dial provides rheostat-type heating that assures airflow control. It costs 29 dollars on Amazon.
- Heat output and speed
It had the same heat output as Craftsman and as the other two, it started melting glue in 12 seconds. It came 2nd, finishing melting in 1 minute and 6 seconds. - Noise Level
One of the louder ones on the list, it’s still comfortable for use.
Recommendation
Though it may not be the strongest option, it still gives solid results at a very reasonable price and it has the same heat output as the best on the list.
4. Wagner Heat Gun HT1000
Not the strongest contender on the list, but still, a great pick that performed well across these various tests.
- Heat output and speed
Compared to the others, it started melting glue a bit later, at 15 seconds, and it finished after 1 minute and 10 seconds. - Noise Level
Even though it’s a corded heat gun, it doesn’t produce a lot of noise, coming at 72.9 dB.
Recommendation
The main pros of choosing this gun would be its lightweightness and a relatively quiet performance as well as the ability to give quality results even though it’s not built as well as the better models.
5. Black & Decker Heat Gun
Due to its lightweightness, it’s great for tight spaces and it has a built – in stand for cool down. It can tackle paint, vanish stripping and quickly dry out other materials.
- Suction and performance
Just like Wagner, it started to melt off glue in 15 seconds and finished last in 1 minute and 12 seconds. - Holding power
At 80dB, it is the loudest on the list but not uncomfortable to bear due to it being lightweight.
Recommendation
Easy to handle and resulting in a solid performance, if you are looking for a lightweight, affordable option, this would be it.
Conclusion
Due to its versatility, no matter which choice you make off this list, it will be good, whether you are looking for a strong overall performance (Craftsman, Hercules and Seekone) or a lightweight, budget – friendlier options (Wagner, Back&Decker).