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Customer Reviews for Wagner HT4500 Heavy-Duty Heat Tool Set

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Model #0503049

Store SKU #1001224095

  • Ideal for anything from softening putty to thawing frozen pipes
  • Features 55 temperature settings and 5 fan speeds
  • Great for any project that requires heat

Customer Reviews

  • 4.3
    out of 37 reviews
  • 80% recommend this product
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Warranty is a scam
Don't purchase any Wagner products cause they will find any excuse to not cover the warranty. 5 years warranty is just a scam. They didn't cover my heat gun the lady told me the gun is over used .
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Response from Wagner Spray TechMar 5, 2020
Thank you for reaching out to us. We're very sorry you are feeling this way. Our warranty for HT4500 is " Your heat gun is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for five years following the date of purchase if operated in accordance with Wagner’s printed recommendations and instructions. This warranty does not cover any defects or damages caused by service or repair performed by unauthorized personnel.This warranty does not apply to accessories. The product is designed for home usage only. If used for commercial or rental purposes, This warranty applies only for 30 Days from the date of purchase.
If any product is defective in material and workmanship during the applicable warranty period, return it with proof of purchase, Transportation prepaid to Wagner Spray Tech, 6151 Queens Ave., Otsego, MN 55330. Wagner will either repair or replace the product (At Wagner’s Option) and return it to you.
We had replaced the heat gun for you on 10/24/2018 as customer courtesy without sending in the heat gun to us for evaluation because you had stated the heat gun is a hobby used and has stopped working . You had given us a call on 03/03/2020 stated the heat gun we had replaced on 10/24/2018 has stopped working. Both of the photos you had sent us on 10/24/2018 and 03/04/2020 is in the same condition of heavily used. We will honor the replacement if it falls into our warranty guideline. Please give our technical support a call at 1-800-328-8251 if you would like to send in the heat gun. WagnerSprayTech
    Solidly built, nice attachments. I’ve used it for heat shrink...
    Solidly built, nice attachments. I’ve used it for heat shrink and for bending plastic. It doesn’t have particularly high flow rate, so even at maximum temperature, it’s quite slow to heat things. Takes a long time to cool down, and you have to leave it plugged in and turned on to cool.
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    Response from Wagner Spray TechAug 5, 2020
    Thank you. WagnerSprayTech
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    Rating provided by a verified purchaser...
    Rating provided by a verified purchaser
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    Response from Wagner Spray TechJan 9, 2020
    Thank you for a great review ! WagnerSprayTech
    • Verified Purchase
    Very easy to use and worked as expected. ...
    Very easy to use and worked as expected.
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    Response from Wagner Spray TechDec 26, 2019
    Thank you. WagnerSprayTech
    • Verified Purchase
    Very easy to use. Large temp readout with simple adjustments. Lots of good attachments and profe...
    Very easy to use. Large temp readout with simple adjustments. Lots of good attachments and professional case.
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    Response from Wagner Spray TechDec 11, 2019
    Thank you so much for your review. WagnerSprayTech
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    • Recommended
    Looking at the box I do not think there is...
    Looking at the box I do not think there is anything this Wagner can't be used for. It met my expectations and more.
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    Response from Wagner Spray TechSep 11, 2019
    Great! Thank you. WagnerSprayTech
    • Verified Purchase
    I wanted to stretch the end of a 2” Schedule...
    I wanted to stretch the end of a 2” Schedule 40 PVC pipe so it would accept the 21/2” shop vac hose. I had tried a hair dryer and boiling hot water. Neither did the trick. I decided to try the Wagner HT4500 Heavy-Duty Heat Tool and that was what I needed to get the job done.
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    Was what I expected. Got here on time, smoked...
    Was what I expected. Got here on time, smoked a little bit at first, just like it said and then did a great job. I would recommend this tool.
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    Product works great however...
    Needs smaller tipped attachments for closer work. Like 7, 8, 9mm... Have to go to other competitors and rig one of their attachments to work with this.
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      1 found this review helpful
      Excellent product just. Waiting to see how Home Depot will...
      Excellent product just. Waiting to see how Home Depot will warranty this product when goes out
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      Response from Wagner Spray TechFeb 16, 2017
      The variable settings do make the HT4500 quite a versatile device. Also, it does come with a consumer 5 year and a 30 day commercial warranty through us(Wagner). If you have any question pertaining to the warranty or anything else please call us at 1(800)328-8251. WagnerSprayTech
      • Verified Purchase
      excellent tool
      excellent tool
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      Response from Wagner Spray TechJan 10, 2017
      Excellent review* * * * * WagnerSprayTech
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      • Recommended
      Great tool
      Served its purpose. I used it to remove paint from my kitchen cabinets. It did a great job and was less messy than the chemical stripper.
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      Response from Wagner Spray TechDec 28, 2016
      It can be less messy and its nice to not have that chemical smell if you can avoid it. Glad to hear your cabinets turned out great! WagnerSprayTech
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        1 found this review helpful
        I used this on my bumper and it melted it. Now I have a crack on a bumper that just had oxidation...
        I used this on my bumper and it melted it. Now I have a crack on a bumper that just had oxidation. Will be returning.
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        Response from Wagner Spray TechNov 29, 2016
        I'm sorry for the problem you are having. While in general heat guns can be dangerous when used improperly, the HT4500 is the most controllable heat gun we make. It has exact heat settings from 120 F to 1200 F. Caution is important. It is always necessary to properly set the heat gun so as to not cause any unwanted damage to the surrounding area where it is being used. WagnerSprayTech
          Broke after less than 8 months of use less 20 min a day
          Will not pay $20 plus shipping for Home Depot to ship out and wait 4-6 WEEKS for repair. Just buy a professional product. Waste of money.
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          Response from Wagner Spray TechSep 8, 2016
          Sorry about the problem with your HT4500. We have a one year warranty on all of our heat guns. Just give us a call. We are happy to run it through the warranty process with you. No shipping, no waiting. If your heat gun is under warranty, we'll send you a replacement. WagnerSprayTech
          • Pro
          Fantastic heat gun for the price!
          I found this item on sale at my local Home Depot store. It had everything I needed to do the job! Great item at a fantastic sale price!
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          Response from Wagner Spray TechAug 12, 2016
          Thank you for your comments. We are glad you are happy with the way the heat gun performed and the value it provided. WagnerSprayTech
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          • Recommended
          Wagner Heat Gun
          Great product! I used it to melt old caulking on my shower doof frame. The temperature LCD is great feature!
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          Response from Wagner Spray TechAug 5, 2016
          Thank you for your comment. We are glad it worked so well on the caulking. WagnerSprayTech
            • Recommended
            1 found this review helpful
            2 guns failed in 6 six months !
            I use a heat gun every day for work. I had the basic Wagner gun that lasted exactly 1 year . So I thought that buying the more expensive one that has two year warranty would be a better option. Not so! The fan wouldn't turn on after 3 months of use! I didn't purchase the HD warranty, so I contacted Wagner. They sent me a new one that worked great for 2 months! It just failed the same like the first one! The fan doesn't turn on. The little screen turns on like usual, so it's not a switch problem. I think it's probably a resistor for the fan speed. What's frustrating is that it always failed in the middle of a job! I also don't like the Wagner power cord. When it's cold outside , the cord becomes stiff and you kinda have to fight it while working. I'm going to try a different manufacturer.
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            Response from Wagner Spray TechJun 13, 2016
            I’m sorry you are unhappy with the two HT4500 heat guns that you purchased. What you have experienced is unusual. The heat gun has a five year home use warranty. If you would call technical support we will assist you in taking care of them. WagnerSprayTech
              4 found this review helpful
              Great producy
              I own a painting company and a electronic repair shop and this tool works great for both. Never had any issues, consistent heat and easy to operate.
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              Response from Wagner Spray TechMay 11, 2016
              Glad to hear your machine is working well for you, Thank you for your feedback. WagnerSprayTech
                • Recommended
                Great Heat Gun Set
                This heat gun had all the features and options I needed. The case was a great addition and works well holding the attachments. My complaints are few and superficial. The fittings go onto the nozzle a bit too tight to be taken off easily while the heat gun is still warm. I wish the case had room for the power cord. as well as the tool and accessories. As for the heat gun itself, I could hardly be more pleased. It operates well and gives a lot of control over temperatures and flow rates. The unit stands up so you can hold your workpiece above the heat gun. The cooldown mode is a great safety and time saving feature. I would reccomend this to anyone who needs more than just the basic heat gun.
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                Response from Wagner Spray TechApr 30, 2016
                Thank you for your comments. We are glad you are pleased with the many features and will take your suggestions into consideration. WagnerSprayTech
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                • Recommended
                Great for roasting coffee!
                Heat gun has a great variety of tips and the carrying case is an added bonus. Easy to adjust temperatures and fan speeds. I hope the cool down feature helps to prolong the life of this heat gun compared to my previous model. Easy to control high heat makes roasting coffee easy.
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                Response from Wagner Spray TechMar 12, 2016
                Thank your for your comments. It is always nice to hear the different uses for our Heat Tools. WagnerSprayTech
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                • Verified Purchase
                • Recommended
                The Standard for Heat Guns
                This is the best heat gun I've ever owned. It is very light weight and the temperature control is reliable and responsive. It has multiple uses from peeling paint on the garage to sizing shrink tubing. The vortex nozzle makes the air blow in a tight "beam" which is great for electronic/electrical work. The included attachments also make this gun great for softening window glazing. The only downsize is that for hands free operation, it only stands on end pointing straight up. There is no device for setting it up at an angle. However, a bent piece of metal clothes hanger solves that issue. This is the cadillac of heat guns.
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                • Recommended
                4 found this review helpful
                Low Quality
                Item was defective upon first use. Heating could not exceed 170 degrees. I had planned on using it to help strip off old paint, can't do this when the gun won't heat!!! Wouldn't recommend this item.
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                Response from Wagner Spray TechNov 13, 2015
                I'm sorry to hear that your HT4500 wouldn't heat upon first use. That is certainly something that we'd look to cover under warranty, and may actually want to see back for inspection as well. WagnerSprayTech
                  2 found this review helpful
                  Quality heat gun with good reputation
                  This heat gun appears to be a rebranded Earlex HG2000 that HD used to sell (Wagner acquired Earlex in 2013). The Earlex is well reviewed and receives 5 stars from reviewers on HD... so I hope that this gun performs as well as when it went by a different name. Used it today for a few hours doing shrink tubing and it performed well and was very intuitive to use. I actually also purchased a Porter Cable online which I'll be returning. The PC is a fine gun with really nice rubberized stabilizers and a variable heat adjustment dial. This "new" Wagner wins because of digital control temp settings, five speed settings, five year warranty and the dedicated cool down setting. The only two improvements I would suggest is 1) adding rubberized material to surface contact areas (like the PC) to prevent slippage when using hands-free (as a safety feature); and 2) adding the auto-cool/shut-off feature from the Wagner HT3500 (again for safety). With it's pedigree, the included accessories and case, this heat gun represents an excellent value.
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                  • Recommended
                  10 found this review helpful
                  Lots of potential applications
                  This unit has a wide range of applications, more so than I originally thought. Pipe soldering, Paint removal, etc. I never owned one before so, it took some online videos to get on point with the use, once I got it dialed in couldn't wait to find new uses for it.
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                  • Recommended
                  perfect tool
                  Can't believe I've lived this long without this great tool.
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                  • Recommended
                  Great Heat Gun
                  Great heat gun. Gets up to 1200 degrees in less than a minute or two. It is not too noisy and seems to put out quite a bit of air on the highest setting.
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                  • Recommended
                  Excellent Choice, then very disappointed
                  I bought this heat gun to remove 12 x 12 floor tiles. It worked great for a while. THEN the heat setting would not go above 120 degrees. I had been using it at 720 degrees. I was very disappointed. When it was working it was doing a great job.
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                  Response from Wagner Spray TechMay 13, 2015
                  I'm sorry to hear that you had trouble with your HT4500. I am unsure as to what would have caused it to lock you below 120F, but that is something that can be covered under warranty. WagnerSprayTech
                  • DIY
                  1 found this review helpful
                  Heat Gun Tech!
                  Excellent heat gun! it has a digital read out for temperature settings. you can accurately control temperature settings. The extra accessories/tips help with special jobs when stripping paint or laying vinyl wrap.
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                  • Recommended
                  1 found this review helpful
                  Home improvement heated up and painting prep work melted away
                  What really set this Wagner heat gun set apart from others on the market is all the included attachments not mention the heat gun itself almost limitless adjustments. I owned a lessor heat gun that didn't even come close to what this set offers. As a person that does many types of projects this set saves me time and that means I can finish more projects making my wife happier. This tool set is made complete with a case that keeps all the pieces together so your not searching every where trying find them. Also Home Depot offers an extended warranty that offers piece of mind knowing that if there are any issues your covered. This set is ideal for someone that cannot use harsh strippers when refinishing a project.
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                  • Recommended
                  1 found this review helpful
                  nice unit
                  easy to use with multiple temps,excellent purchase
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