TOP 9 best heat guns: rating and reviews 2020

Maintaining a certain temperature in the room is the task of a stationary heat source. What if there is no one in the house, and the winter promises to be harsh? Of course, refer to auxiliary devices, the category of which includes heat guns. How to choose them and which 9 heat guns can be called the best, we will now tell you.

What is a heat gun

The heat gun is a mobile air heater designed for large areas (garages, warehouses, pavilions, trading floors). The "cannon" got its unusual name due to its external resemblance to the artillery gun of the same name. Instead of cores, the unit shoots warm air, which quickly spreads in the room. The principle of operation of a heat gun is quite simple:

• On the one hand, the unit draws in cold air, which gets inside through a special grill.
• The air is driven through a heating element inside the gun and heats up too.
• A fan system pushes heated air outward from the other end.

The algorithm of the heat gun simultaneously resembles the principle of operation of a fan and an air conditioner with that the only difference is that these devices work with hot air and cool it, and in our case, all vice versa.

Heat gun classifications

Heat guns can be classified into groups according to different criteria. Depending on the area of ​​application, the devices can be:

• Industrial.
• Household.

As the name implies, the type of household guns is designed to heat the premises of a certain quadrature. Industrial ones cope with much larger areas, and their capacity is several times higher than that of household ones. By design type, devices are differentiated into two types:

• Mobile.
• Stationary.

If we classify heat guns by the type of energy source, then we get as many as five types:

• Electrical.
• Working on liquid fuel (mainly diesel).
• Gas.
• Water.
• Infrared.

Devices that run on liquid fuel also have an internal classification depending on the principle of air heating:

• Indirect heating. The fuel burns in a separate compartment. The heated air does not come into contact with the waste of this process.
• Direct heating. During combustion, fuel comes into contact with heated air, which comes out into the room together with by-products. They pollute the air, but have a very high efficiency, which approaches the unattainable 100%.
  Each type of heat gun has its own disadvantages and advantages.

Which heat gun is better

There is no single answer to this question. It all depends on what exactly you want to get as a result and what characteristics are more important to you: power, environmental friendliness, compactness, fuel consumption.

Electric ones can work almost uninterruptedly from the network, they are small in size, but they cope with heating large enough rooms. The cannons are environmentally friendly: during operation, they do not emit harmful or even toxic substances into the room along with the blown air. The main disadvantage is the dependence of the device on the power source. Any breakdown in equipment, short circuit or broken wires and you will be left in a cold house without a heat source.

Diesel heat guns are also compact in size. They are characterized by high efficiency, and devices with indirect heating do not mix harmful substances into the room air. The main disadvantage is the current high cost of fuel. Prices for it bite a lot, so not everyone can afford such a luxury.

Gas ones run on blue fuel and are very often used in the outback, where it is cheaper to buy gas than to pay impressive electricity bills. Water boilers work using water, which heats up and then gives off heat to the room. The principle is very similar to the algorithm of a conventional battery, only it does not use fans.

Water heat guns take a long time to heat up, therefore they are not suitable for prompt heating of a room in a short time, but they are often used on the farm for greenhouses and greenhouses.

Infrared guns work on an unusual principle: they do not push air through themselves, but heat a specific area in a room using infrared light. The units have become indispensable helpers on construction sites. Infrared heat guns efficiently heat the air and dry surfaces after renovation.

Now is the time to find out which heat gun is better. The impromptu competition will be attended by three representatives from three categories of heat guns (diesel, electric, gas).

Independent Top 9 Heat Guns

Best Electric Heat Guns

1. Electric gun RESANT TEP-3000K

The compact device weighing 2.4 kg is powered by mains and delivers a maximum power of 3 kW. The cost of the unit varies between 1,600 and 2,000 rubles. The heat gun is equipped with an overheating shutdown system. The user can adjust the power of the heater, the heating temperature, and in the summer it is easy to use it instead of a conventional fan: there is a function of air circulation without heating.

The heat gun does not take up much space and fits into the design of any room: the stylish black and red body looks laconic and solid. In the characteristics it is stated that the unit can cope with heating rooms with an area of ​​up to 30 square meters. We will not argue the unit will probably cope even with such a spacious room, but the key question in this case is: how long does it take? Some buyers note that it takes too much time for heating and the result of the unit's operation has to wait at least several hours.

Price: ₽ 2 089

2. Electric gun Wester TV-5 / 7ST

This model belongs to a different price category. The cost of Wester TV-5 / 7ST reaches 3,500-4,500 rubles. The heating device has a maximum power of 5 kW, which is almost twice the power of RESANT TEP-3000K. For an hour, its fans drive up to 400 cubic meters. The weight of the gun is 6 kg, but the device still belongs to the compact category. The room is heated in record time, and in the warm season, the unit can be used as a conventional fan. The temperature and power (3 modes) in the model can be adjusted at your discretion.

Price: ₽ 4 499

3. Electric gun Ballu BHP-P2-5

The mechanically controlled heat gun produces a maximum power of 5 kW, like the Wester TV-5 / 7ST model. Heating of the room is carried out quickly. The price of the device ranges from 4,500 to 5,500 rubles. The built-in thermostat is equipped with overheating protection and switches off automatically in critical situations. Suitable for heating large industrial premises: garages, warehouses, workshops. The filling of the unit is protected by a double stainless steel casing. It is possible to adjust the angle of inclination to create a directed flow of hot air. The heat gun is mobile and can be installed on any surface.

Price: ₽ 4 488

Best diesel heat guns

4. Diesel gun Ballu BHDP-20

A model with a direct type of heating is not environmentally friendly: the products of fuel combustion also enter the room with the heated air. The cost of the unit varies in the region of 14,000-15,500 rubles. Although the buyer knows exactly what he is giving such money for, because the power of the diesel cannon is 20 kW, which cannot be compared with that of electric models. The capacity of the tank is 12 liters, and for a part the device consumes 1.6 liters. The gun can drive through the heating element up to 590 cubic meters. per hour, respectively, suitable for heating large rooms. The main disadvantage of the Ballu BHDP-20 model is the need for high-quality room ventilation. Only in this case, harmful substances will be removed from the air in a timely manner.

Price: ₽ 15 999

5. Diesel gun RESANT TDP-20000

A large device weighing 16 kg can heat rooms up to 200 square meters. The power of the device is 20 kW. In an hour, the model can drive out almost the same volume of air as the Ballu BHDP-20 (588 cubic meters versus 590 cubic meters). The device has a large tank with a capacity of 24 liters, which allows it to work autonomously for a long time. Fuel consumption per hour is 1.85 l. According to this indicator, the device from the RESANTA company loses to the other diesel model Ballu BHDP-20. The cost of the unit fluctuates around 11,000-13,000 rubles. The heat gun is quite compact: it fits easily into the trunk of a car. Power and temperature can be adjusted. The "heart" of the device is reliably protected by a durable stainless steel case.

Price: ₽ 13 079

6. Diesel gun Kerona P-2000E-T

The device with a power of 16.5 kW can heat rooms up to 130 sq.m. The average price of a model is 15,000 rubles. The tank holds 19 liters of fuel, and its consumption per hour does not exceed 1.8 liters. Kerona P-2000E-T is equipped with an electric ignition function, so no matches are required to turn on the unit. For industrial models, the gun has a fairly low weight (only 14 kg). There is one serious drawback - problems with ignition in severe frosts (below -10 degrees). As with other direct fired diesel guns, good ventilation is essential. Only in this case the work of Kerona P-2000E-T will be safe.

Price: ₽ 14 900

Best gas heat guns

7. Gas cannon Sibrtech GH-10

The compact (only 5.6 kg) model with mechanical control system has a maximum power of 10 kW. For its small size, the device copes with heating fairly large rooms with an air volume of up to 180 cubic meters. In one hour, the cannon drives through itself up to 300 cubic meters, that is, the unit starts right off the bat and in record time raises the temperature in the workshop, garage or box for cars. The price of the model does not exceed 5,500 rubles. In case of overheating, the device automatically turns off.

Price: ₽ 5 088

8. Gas cannon Wester TG-20

The heat gun "consumes" 1.4 kg of fuel in one hour. The device can heat rooms with an area of ​​up to 400 cubic meters, which is almost twice as much as the Sibrtech GH-10 model. This indicator ceases to amaze if you look at the power of the device - 20 kW. The ratio of the consumed fuel to the heated area of ​​this heat gun is the most optimal when compared with other models presented in the TOP. A compact unit weighing a little more than 5 kg will cost a ridiculous amount of 5,500-5,900 rubles. Wester TG-20 is mobile and can be placed in any corner of the room. Buyers do not note any shortcomings in the operation of the heater, which becomes another fat plus in the piggy bank of its advantages.

Price: ₽ 5 899

9. Ballu BHG-20 gas cannon

A heater with a capacity of 17 kW runs on liquefied gas and can heat large storage rooms (it drives up to 270 cubic meters of air per hour). The unit has a mechanical control and an auto-ignition system, the power is adjustable (there are several modes). When the gun overheats, it will shut itself down, so there is no need to constantly keep in mind the need to check the operation of the Ballu BHG-20. The filling of the device is reliably hidden in a double case, which does not heat up even during the most intense work. Some buyers may be confused by the short length of the gas hose.

Price: ₽ 5 419

Comparison table of the best heat guns

Product	Characteristics	Price
RESANTA TEP-3000K	Air consumption, cub.m / h: 300 Frequency, Hz: 50 Heating power, kW: 3 The presence of a network plug: yes	₽ 2 089Buy
Wester TV-5 / 7ST	Air consumption, cub.m / h: 400 Frequency, Hz: 50 Heating power, kW: 4.5 Heating area: 45 m2 Overheating protection: yes	₽ 4 499Buy
Ballu BHP-P2-5	Air consumption, cub.m / h: 400 Fan power consumption, W: 38 Heating power, kW: 4.5 The presence of a mains plug: no	₽ 4 488Buy
Ballu BHDP-20	Air consumption, cbm / h: 590 Fan power consumption, W: 200 Heating power, kW: 20 The presence of a mains plug: no Fuel consumption: 1.904	₽ 15 999Buy
RESANTA TDP-20000	Fuel consumption: 1.95kg / hour Heating power, kW: 20 overheat protection	₽ 13 079Buy
Kerona P-2000E-T	Air consumption, cbm / h: 357 Heating power, kW: 16.5 Fuel consumption: 1.8l / hour	₽ 14 900Buy
Sibrtech GH-10	Air consumption, cub.m / h: 300 Heating power, kW: 10 The presence of a network plug: yes	₽ 5 088Buy
Wester TG-20	Air consumption, cub.m / h: 400 Heating power, kW: 20 Fuel consumption: 1.4 kg / h	₽ 5 899Buy
Ballu BHG-20	Air consumption, cub.m / h: 500 Heating power, kW: 17 The presence of a network plug: yes	₽ 5 419Buy

FAQ:

How are heat guns used in construction? They can be used all the time, do they burn oxygen?
In construction, heat guns are used to warm up and dry rooms and surfaces. They do not burn oxygen, but smoldering dust can burn it. So using heat guns is no more dangerous than using other heaters.

The heat gun does not heat, blows with cold air, what should I do?
Most likely, the heating element burned out. Either replace the damaged part or replace the heat gun.

Can a heat gun be suitable for heating a large warehouse?
Maybe. It is best to warm up the air with a gun and maintain the temperature with a heater.