iMac: Fan very loud - you can do that

A loud fan on the iMac can quickly become annoying. In this practical tip we will tell you what you can do about it.

iMac: Fan very loud - what to do?

• Take a look inside the fan and make sure the fan is not dirty.
• In many cases, dust can make the fans very noisy.
• In this case, you should clean the fan of your iMac.
• When operating the iMac, make sure that the fans are always free and not covered.

Other tips: Very loud fan on the iMac

• It can often help if you perform a so-called SMC reset on your iMac.
• To do this, first shut down the iMac and then disconnect it from the power supply for about 15 seconds.
• Then reconnect it to the power supply and wait another 5 seconds until you turn the iMac back on.
• The memory can also be responsible for the problems. In this case you can replace the main memory of the iMac.
• If the problem persists, there may be a problem with the fan and you should replace the device.