The Best Heat Gun Reviews for Your Project 2024

The DeWalt D26960K with LCD Display is our favorite as it is one of the most powerful heat guns on the market, making it suitable for a huge range projects.

The LCD screen gives you a current temperature readout and allows you to adjust the temperature in 50 degree increments. Some jobs will require more precise temperatures and there are guns that will adjust in 10 degree increments, but this will work fine for most household jobs. It comes with 12 accessories, which is one thing that makes it a favorite. No need to go out and buy additional nozzles.

The automatic overload protection means that if it overheats, it will automatically shut itself off to avoid any other problems. It has a built in ring so you can easily hang it when it’s ready to store. The kickstand support gives it stability when you’re putting it down on it’s back to use it hands free, but be careful as this leave the heating element sticking straight up in the air. It’s ergonomic and lightweight so it’s easy to hold and control.

It costs a little more than some of the other options on our list, but you need to consider what you’re getting. You get a cone nozzle, fishtail nozzle, scraping tool, carrying case, and more. It’s definitely worth the investment if you plan on using it for multiple jobs.

Because it does come with so many accessories, this hot air gun is best suited for someone who is going to use it often and for a lot of jobs. It’s best for DIYers and light construction work, but it probably isn’t the best choice for heavy duty industrial jobs that require adjustable airflow.

The Porter-Cable PC1500HG  has high and low fan speeds that help control the amount of air flow. This heat gun can get anywhere from 120 degrees F to 1100 degrees F. Temperature and fan speed are controlled by separate dials, which gives you a lot of control. It only weighs about two pounds so it’s light and easy to hold onto and control.

The integrated stand leaves a lot to be desired. To use it, you just turn the gun so the back side is on the ground. It balances on the back end and a little ridge on the bottom of the back side of the handle. While this is a way to use both hands on your material and put the heat gun down when working on a different part of your project, it’s also a very easy way to get burned. The hot nozzle is really just sticking up in the air. Please exercise caution when using the integrated stand.

The price might seem a little high considering you’re only getting the hot air gun – no accessories like extra nozzles are included. But when you consider everything else this gun offers – high wattage, wide range of temperatures, and two fan speed to control airflow – you can see why it’s our best value.

This model is suited for doing work with electronics, jobs around the house, like paint stripping, sealing windows, or softening adhesives . It can be used by professional contractors for light commercial work too, like shrink wrapping or paint removal. However, it does not really have the power or durability to be used on larger construction of industrial jobs for long stretches of time.

The Wagner HT1000 is a 1200 watt hot air gun that comes with two temperature settings, 750 and 1000 degrees F. There’s a simple switch on the handle to go back and forth between the two. The fan has two speeds which provides a little more control over the air flow. The temperature range of this heat gun allows it to do a lot of household jobs: stripping paint, bending plastic pipe, loosening rusted bolts, or shrink wrapping.

It comes with a hook that you can install onto the wall so you’ll have somewhere to hang it during work pauses or for storage. It does not come with a stand so there’s no way to use it hands free or an easy way to put it down when taking breaks while working.

This is the best budget product on our list. It’s has a small temperature range so it won’t be useful for every job, but it has adjustable airflow and it’s really durable so it should last a long time. It comes with a limited two year warrantee, so any problems that you might have should be easily addressed.

This is a perfect option for crafters, DIYers, or handymen. It’s not suited for larger construction or industrial jobs. If you’re looking for a hot air gun to use professionally, this is not the one for you. But if you want something to use every now and then around the house, this is a great, affordable choice.

There are a lot of really great features on the Master Appliance Master HG Series Heat Gun.

While this heat gun can certainly be used for small home projects, it’s also durable and powerful enough to be used on professional jobs that will require it to work consistently and for long periods of time.

It weighs around three pounds and is the heaviest heat gun on our list, but it’s also the only one that can take on large industrial work so it makes sense that it’s a bit heavier. It’s stand it much better than the ones available on other models. The other models on this list are all used hands free by placing the heat gun balanced on it’s back end and handle with the heating elements sticking straight up in the air. This one has an actual stand that you can position so you can work at any angle.

This model has a lot of ways you can control its settings. The LCD display lets you choose from five different speeds and temperatures ranging from 120 degrees F to 1200 degrees F in 20 degree increments. You can get pretty precise with this one. It has an ergonomic handle so it’s comfortable to work with. It comes with five accessories – a glass protector nozzle, hook nozzle, concentrator nozzle, hand held scraper, and a case.

This is a high quality, durable hot air gun that can do a lot of jobs. The LCD display helps keep it accurate and consistent and the amount of control you have over the settings is really impressive.

This gun costs a little more than some of the others on this list, but you get a lot for the price including the accessories and all the control features.

If you are planning on using your heat gun for a lot of jobs, for example, shrinking tubing or plastic wrap, this is a great option as it provides the widest range in temperature control as well as the airflow, it’s also a really good option for construction or industrial jobs.

This is a basic but reliable model. It comes with two temperature settings, 750 and 1000 degrees F. It has a built in stand that folds out to give it stability for hands free use or when cooling it down.

Black and Decker is a trusted brand known for their durable tools and this hot air gun is no exception. It’s strong and durable and will last a long time.

The price on this is low, but it’s just a little more expensive than some of the other options even though it doesn’t come with any accessories. But the brand has a great reputation, so it’s worth the investment.

This is a really basic model. It would actually make a really good starter heat gun for someone who has never owned one before and isn’t sure if they need one. Add accessories as needed and you’ll see, this gun is perfect for a range of small jobs at home.

This Genesis GHG1500A has two temperature settings – 572 and 1000 degrees F, which is a nice range and covers a lot of jobs. It has variable output, 750 of 1500 watts as well as two fan settings so you have more control over the amount of air flow. It comes with several nozzles so it’s ready to perform a variety of jobs right out of the box.

This is another option where the integrated stand is not too safe. Like in previous models, you basically just set it down on it’s back end with the hot nozzle in the air and then leave it. It will work well enough, but it’s not really ideal. Again, please use extra caution when using it this way.

As far as price goes, this model is an absolute steal and the best bargain on our list. It costs as much as some of the less expensive models on this list, but also comes with a reflector nozzle, two deflector nozzles, and an air reduction nozzle. This makes it a lot more versatile and you’ll get more use of it without paying more money.

This is a great choice for someone who wants to do multiple small jobs around the house. The nozzles give you more options, but this isn’t a tool that would be able to keep up with larger, heavier jobs at a construction site. This one also isn’t going to last a very long time, either. It’s a good choice for a starter heat gun. Buy it and see how often you really use it before investing in a better model.