HVAC Tool Reviews for Air Mechanical Pros

HVAC Tool Reviews & Buying Guides

If you work in HVAC, you know the value of tools like a pair of Milwaukee straight cutting aviation snips or a Klein infrared thermometer. Our HVAC tool reviews cover all the products in air mechanical that make that job possible. New technologies are bringing more cordless and multi-function tools to Pros. That cuts down on weight by making tools smaller and also eliminating multiple tools when just one will do. Smart tools are also coming into play as they allow for the capture and retrieval of data for inspections and bids. From color coded aviation snips to thermal imaging products, HVAC technicians use tools on every job that have to perform. If a tool promises one thing and doesn’t deliver—it’s out the door. That goes for a new multi-function hand tool or a test & measurement device that promises to be “smarter” than the average thermometer. Professional tools have got to work, and our evaluations ensure that they do.

February 16, 2011 0

Kett KD-200 Double-cut Shears Preview

by Clint DeBoer

Kett Tool, producer of electric and pneumatic portable power saws, shears and nibblers, introduces the KD-200 double-cut shears. The KD-200 […]

Ryobi Tek4 RP4030 Professional Infrared Thermometer Review

September 7, 2009 0

Ryobi RP4030 Infrared Thermometer Review

by Clint DeBoer

The Tek4 4V Professional Infrared Thermometer delivers a constant readout of temperatures ranging from below 0 to over twice the boiling point of water. We found that this tool is most accurate when you are less than 2 meter from your target, but the tool can also measure from quite a distance away. The key to using it correctly is to understand that it has a 10:1 spot-to-distance ratio, so the closer you are, the smaller your measurement sample and the less it will be affected by the surrounding air temperature. This is an incredibly handy tool, especially for air mechanical inspectors and installers.