Best HVAC Tools for Under 30 Bucks

There’s no reason to break the bank every time you need a new tool. Some of the best HVAC tools on the market can be found for around or under $30. We have created a list that covers a wide range of categories, brands, and job requirements so you can find the solutions you are looking for. Let’s dive into this list and determine what makes these tools the best HVAC tools under $30.

Yellow Jacket Water Manometer – 78075

This Yellow Jacket Water Manometer is a water-type manometer that allows you to set manifold pressure for natural LP gas. The strong magnet attachment keeps it in position and includes additional tubing with fitting. Most water manometer’s pricing can get up to $50 to $100. Yellow Jacket is a trusted name in the industry, known for their durable products and as far as test equipment goes, this Yellow Jacket Water Manometer is a great selection at a reasonable price.

DEWALT Circular Saw Blade – 7 1/4 inch, 24 tooth

When it comes to saw blades, DEWALT is one of the premier brands for designing with its hard-cutting, unique tooth pattern blades making them ideal for a range of applications. The Dewalt 7 ¼-inch circular blade is perfect for wood-cutting applications and is engineered to deliver straight, accurate cuts every time. The teeth are made of a high-density tungsten carbide that provides impact resistance in nail-embedded wood and an anti-stick coating to halt gumming up. Coming in around $15.99, the Dewalt DWA171424t blade is well worth the investment. You’ll find yourself not needing a replacement blade for many years to come.

C-RHEX by Malco MSHXLC Cleanable, Reversible Magnetic Hex Drivers – 1/4″ and 5/16″

The C-RHEX reversible magnetic hex driver from Malco is one of their most popular products to date, and for good reason. It comes with a slim design shaft that makes it easier to access tight spaces, reversible hex sockets that come in two universal sizes (¼” and 5/16”), an easy-clean magnet for clean-up, and convenient removal, and tested torque equal to one-piece drivers. This simple $20 driver will save so much time and headaches you’ll be wondering why it’s so affordable. 

Irwin Vise-Grip Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper – 2078300

Irwin has designed a pair of 8-inch wire strippers that emphasizes speed and accuracy. With the help of adjustable stopper controls and a swivel knob for a range of gauge sizes, these wire strippers give the user more control on the job. The vice-grip design allows the user to cut wires with precision without switching tools. As an extremely versatile product, the Irwin Vise-Grip Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper can replace 2 to 3 tools from your bag at a fantastic price.

Klein Tools 7-in-1 Magnetic Screwdriver and Nut Driver

This unique combination of screwdriver/nut drivers increases productivity and lightens your toolbag load by having 7 common driver sizes that are easy to use. The heavy-duty handle and shaft have an impressive torque performance for a screwdriver design and the color-coded bands make it easy to identify drivers. With the help of strong rare-earth magnets to keep the nuts and bolts in place, there’s no fumbling around before you tighten. Klein is one of the most trusted names in tools and they show exactly why with this unique driver product.

Hilmor Folding Hex Key Set

Hex keys are pretty straightforward, but no one wants to waste time rifling through their toolbox looking for the right hex key. Hilmor has made a folding hex key set to keep your hex keys together, easy to find, and easy to read. Due to the convenience and ease of use, the Hilmor Folding Hex Key Set is a great gift for new technicians or anyone who wants to simplify their tool bag.

NAVAC NFG1 Flare Gauge

NAVAC’s flare gauge is great for precise measurements of tube flares and you can. Create perfect tube sizes from the common measurements of ¼, 5/16, ⅜, ½, ⅝, and ¾ inches. When tape measurements aren’t accurate enough, trust a flare gauge to get the right size for the job. This is a must-have for anyone working with copper fittings. 

MA-Line 2″ x 3.25″ Rectangle Mirror with LEDs

HVAC technicians are known to get into tight spaces. With those constraints comes visibility issues, making the task at hand harder to diagnose and reach. The MA-Line Rectangle Mirror with LEDs is a retractable mirror that makes the hard-to-reach angles easy to reach. It’s equipped with a stainless steel shaft and vinyl grip handle to ensure a solid hold while inspecting an area. it also has an LED light for those dark spaces that a flashlight cannot get to. Overall it’s an extremely handy tool at a great price.

The TP35 Degree Thermo Plug by ESP

The TP35 from ESP is a unique tool for protecting your equipment and/or home from freezing. This device turns on whatever is plugged into it if temperatures drop below 35 degrees. It’s a dual socketed, temperature-activated, single set-point thermostat. It works extremely well with heat tapes, electric heaters, and sump or tower heaters. It can plug into any standard outlet, no special wiring is needed to install. 

Klein 65200 5-Piece Mini Ratchet Set

Why carry a big, unnecessary, full-sized ratchet set to every job? The Klein 65200 5-piece Mini Rachet Set is a perfect solution for fastening in small, hard-to-reach areas. Not all drivers are built for this type of work, but this set only needs 5 degrees of sweep clearance to get the job done. Along with popular driver sizes, you’ll also receive a versatile set of bits that work with the ratchet, allowing it to be used as a screwdriver. Klein Mini Ratchet Set is a great purchase for almost anyone in the trades industry or anyone who wants a small ratchet set around the house.

There you have it! You can pick up these 10 fantastic tools all for under 30 dollars. There’s no reason to overspend on tools, shop all these great products, and much more right here at Jackson Systems & Supply.