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CRAFTSMAN Heat Gun Electric CMEE531 Review

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Terrible

Revainrating 1.5 out of 5  
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1.4
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Description of CRAFTSMAN Heat Gun Electric CMEE531

VARIBALE TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Variable temperature control dial of the heat gun allows for easy heat adjustment from 120-degree Fahrenheit to 1200-degree Fahrenheit. OPTIMAL AIR FLOW: Two fan speeds for optimal air flow. DELIVERING HIGH HEAT: Rated 1500 watts delivering high heat. HANDS FREE USE: Integrated support stand allows heat gun to sit upright. FLEXIBILITY DURING USE: 6 ft. cord provides flexibility during use.

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Melted plug for welding and soldering

A few months later the cord melted and my electrician said it had nothing to do with my power strip. Definitely disappointed

Pros
  • Various competitors
Cons
  • Other Other

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Would best buy again in Heat Guns

Had an old master who finally gave up after 20 years. I bought a replacement but a different well known brand. Very disappointed and returned. Bought this item and am very happy with it. Well built and works well

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Vaguely remember

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Works great for soldering and soldering equipment

Works as advertised. I did notice a slight burning smell when I first lit it up, but I think it was just protective oil on the hot metal parts. Like anything else that allows the gun to sit upright on the bench.

Pros
  • High marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Minorities

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Need accessory but can't find it now

Wow awesome I'm a woman trying to peel a painting off window and door frames and it's helping me so much I can't help but Giving 5 stars because I don't go with accessories and I can't just buy the accessories they don't sell individually :/

Pros
  • Confident
Cons
  • Doesn't fit

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Was burned twice by this piece of shit

My first was such a great heat gun for a month. Then it stopped heating altogether. I bought another one hoping it was just a fluke. no The second stopped heating after a month. Same error as the first time. And right after Revane forbade me to return this useless thing. Thank you Revan!

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Volume

Revainrating 1 out of 5

The heating element didn't last 9 months

I used this gun on a farm. It worked fine for 9 months, then the gun heating element failed, making the hair dryer inferior. I was very disappointed it didn't even last a year. Emails to Revain's warranty department did not result in a free replacement.

Pros
  • VARIABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL: The heat gun's temperature control allows you to easily adjust the temperature from 120 to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit
Cons
  • Expensive

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not like before. Save your money

Let me start by saying that I have been using Craftsman heat guns daily for my work for over 15 years. They lasted me from 6 months to a year. Ordered 5 Jun 3 from Revain. 2 have already died. I don't know what happened to the once decent product but you lost me as a customer. Based on other reviews I'm not the only one.

Pros
  • HIGH HEAT: Rated at 1500 watts for lots of heat
Cons
  • low

Revainrating 1 out of 5

HOT AIR GUNS best for welding and soldering

I have been in the auto glass tinting industry for over 30 years and have used many different brands of heat guns. It's hard to find a good heat gun these days. This China made Craftman heat gun has been out of service for a year like many other brands (DeWalt, Makita, Porter Cable, Milwalkee etc etc.). For me this is very disappointing because I tried many brands to find something really good like before. but that is an impossible task. I checked my Revain purchase history; and I have bought 8

Pros
  • HANDS FREE USE: Built in stand allows heat gun to stand upright
Cons
  • Expensive