8 Best Heat Guns (Review) In 2021

Our best choice for the best heat guns is the Wagner Spraytech Heat Gun which wouldn’t look out of place in Mars Attacks but actually serves a purpose far more noble than the eradication of all life on Earth.

With it, you’ll enjoy dual temperature settings, with an easy-to-use switch that allows the gun to operate at either 750 or 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. The coil is fast-heating, so you won’t waste too much time waiting around and can get started right away.

The Genesis Dual Temperature Heat Gun Kit is something to go for if you’re on a budget but can’t go another day without having a comprehensive heat gun in your life. It comes with 4 metal nozzle attachments that offer a variety of features including deflection, reflecting, and air reduction to tackle different tasks with ease.

You can also enjoy two temperatures to appropriately work with different surfaces, and these are 750 or 1500 degree Fahrenheit with a 12.5 amp motor to keep things running smoothly. You can control all this with a 3-position rocker type switch which makes it easy to determine whether the gun is switched on or off.

With a 1500 watt operation and variable temperature control, the PORTER-CABLE Heat Gun stands up against both cheaper and more expensive options as a great candidate for your next (or first ever) heat gun.

Unlike other options we’ve looked at so far, the dial offers a wider variety of potential temperatures to give you greater control over how hot you want the gun to be. This feature could be crucial when working with more delicate projects, and makes it something to think about before deciding.

With an LCD display, the DEWALT Heat Gun & Hard Case/Accessory Kit is one of the advanced options available, but this high-tech feature will cost you. At over $100, it’s the second most expensive around. Those who opt to take a punt on this, though, will get their money’s worth and then some.

The variable heat is viewable on the screen and goes up and down in 50 degree increments. This ranges from 150 to 1100 degrees Fahrenheit, which while not being the hottest available, is still plenty to fix any bolts or mistaken paint. Once you get that hot, you hardly notice a 100 degree difference, anyway.

If you’re seeking the best heat shrink gun in terms of value, the SEEKONE Heavy Duty Heat Gun Kit boasts a plethora of awesome features perfect for the beginner heat gun enthusiast (and if there’s no such thing as that, you can be the first).

It offers two power modes and variable temperature between 120℉ and 1200℉ which is one of the hottest around. The ergonomic design means it’s comfortable on the hand and wrist, which is essential for when you’re working on little projects all day long. However, it may not hold up with more mammoth tasks, so we’d recommend caution.

The BLACK+DECKER Dual Temperature Heat Gun works perfectly for smaller projects and ones that might take a bit more time because of its easy-to-use design but robust construction that you expect from B+D.

There are two temperature settings of 750 and 1000 degrees, which are suitable for stripping paint, loosening nuts and thawing frozen pipes to keep your home or business working at optimal condition. For convenience, it’s fast-heating, while the built-in stand assists with a safe cool down without damaging surfaces.

Our penultimate pick is the Avid Power Variable Temperature Heat Gun which comes with 6 temperature settings for useful and versatile operation and makes it suitable for both beginners and experts. Also included is the cooling mode which helps to protect surfaces, you, and the device from burns and overheating after using it for a long time while overheating protection keeps the parts in top condition. 

The ventilated design also contribute to this safe usage and also help to make the device lighter, even if it’s just by a little. It’s these small ounces here and there that make the heat gun more comfortable to hold, which means you can work a little longer than usual.

Our final and also premium pick for the best heat guns is the impressive and comprehensive Milwaukee Heat Gun Kit. This device boasts everything professionals could ever want from their heat guns including speedy heating to minimize wasted time and ensure high performance whether it’s a small job or a large one.

The long guarded nozzle is a great way to guarantee safety, but also helps to ensure better accuracy when targeting specific areas to provide superb results even if you’re not that familiar with how heat guns work. Besides this, it protects other surfaces from damage, so you won’t be on the receiving end of any angry rants from your spouse or client once you’re finished.