If your fan is noisy, clogged, or not spinning, it might be time for a clean-up or replacement. Chriswats IT solutions will help solve the fan problems

Warning Signs to Watch For fan failure

Loud or grinding noise: A failing fan often makes unusual sounds due to worn bearings or debris

Overheating: If your laptop gets hot quickly or shuts down unexpectedly, the fan may not be cooling properly

Fan not spinning: You can check this by peeking through the vent or using software like HWMonitor to see if fan RPM is registering

Frequent thermal throttling: Sluggish performance during basic tasks could mean the CPU is slowing down to avoid overheating

Error messages: BIOS or startup warnings like “Fan malfunction” are a clear sign