I used to swear by expensive heat guns until a $20 one at a garage sale changed my mind

Jake Chen · 2026-07-28T21:15:05.630295+00:00

I do a lot of electronics repair and always bought those $80-$100 heat guns from the big brands. Last summer I picked up a beat-up no-name heat gun for $20 at a garage sale in Spokane just for a backup. Turns out it heats up just as fast and hasn't failed me after 8 months of heavy use. I feel kind of foolish for spending so much extra over the years on brand names. Has anyone else found a cheap tool that worked better than the expensive version?

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