MacBook keeps blowing

A MacBook that keeps blowing and making a lot of noise as a result has to process a lot – often more than is good for the laptop. This page tells you how to prevent this from happening, and get back to working in peace. And on!

MacBook keeps blowing

If you use your MacBook intensively, that means the fan has to run at full speed and keep blowing. In this way, the fan creates extra airflow. This also sometimes brings a lot of noise, and even though this is a normal reaction, it’s not exactly soothing. Not for you, but not for your colleague either. Try to figure out which operations the laptop is having a hard time with, and also give your MacBook itself a little rest….

When does my MacBook keep blowing?

There are several causes that keep a MacBook blowing. It all starts with the processor (CPU), which gets hot as soon as it has to process a lot of software. This can be the case with games or movies, but also with intensive programs or applications that use a lot of memory such as Photoshop or KeyShot. As soon as the temperature of the CPU rises, the fan (the air cooler) must ensure that warm air is expelled, and cool air enters the laptop. This way, the fan keeps blowing. Finally, the fan does not like dust and dirt, and you can hear it.

Reduce noise MacBook

ThePhoneLab specialists will give you some tips that will help you reduce the noise from your MacBook.

• Make sure you use your MacBook on a flat and cool surface
• Use your laptop in an environment that is neither too cold nor too hot
• Keep all openings, especially that of the air vent, clear
• Use only an approved charger
• Stop processes that take too much power from the CPU (processor). You can see this through the “Activity View
• Don’t use apps that use too much memory
• Make sure your MacBook is up-to-date and don’t use old software or apps

In the article ‘MacBook gets hot’ you will find more extensive tips.

MacBook keeps getting hot and making noise

If all the tips have no effect, and your MacBook keeps blowing, making noise and getting constantly warm, there may be more to it. In this case, you can carefully check the fan and battery. Don’t dare to do this yourself? ThePhoneLab’s specialists will be happy to help. You can also get your laptop diagnosed yourself, via Apple Diagnostics. In the blog ‘ MacBook fan cleaning‘ you can read how to perform this diagnosis step by step. Another reason why the MacBook keeps blowing is a faulty temperature sensor. This unfortunately requires further diagnosis. Feel free to drop by in one of our stores or make an appointment online.

Cleaning Service ThePhoneLab

Finally, if you use your laptop intensively, we recommend that you clean it thoroughly every year. Here ThePhoneLab has a special cleaning service for. Our specialists (within an hour!) safely open your laptop and clean it inside and out. This way you walk out of our store with a fresh and well-functioning laptop!