MacBook repair · Hills District workshop

MacBook Overheating and Fan Noise Fix in the Hills District

TL;DR

From $119: dust clean, new thermal paste and a fan check.
Fixes loud fans, a hot case and slow-downs caused by heat.
Often done the same day.
MacBook Air M1 and newer has no fan. If it runs hot, the cause is something else. We check it.
A loud fan during video or games can be normal. See the table below.

Signs you need this repair

The fan is loud even with light use.
The case or keyboard gets very hot.
The Mac slows down when it warms up.
Grinding or rattling noise from inside.
It shuts down by itself when hot.

What it costs

Fan clean and thermal paste, our workshop	From $119
New fan if the old one is worn	Quoted after we test it
Hands-on check if the cause is unclear	$150, free if you go ahead

We confirm your exact price before any work starts.

Why is my Mac hot or loud?

Quick check first: open Activity Monitor and click the CPU tab. If one app is near the top using a lot of CPU, that app is making the heat.

What you notice	Likely cause	Fix
Loud fan all the time, Mac feels slow	Dust, or dried thermal paste	Clean and new paste
Loud only during video, games or exports	Normal under heavy work	Nothing to fix
Grinding or rattling	Worn fan bearing	New fan
Hot, but the fan never spins	Dead fan or sensor	Test, then a new fan or sensor
MacBook Air M1 or newer is hot	No fan. Usually an app, charging or a board fault	We check it
Hot after a spill	Liquid on the board	Water damage repair

What's included

Dust cleaned from the fan and heat sink
Old thermal paste removed and new paste applied
Fan speed and temperature sensors tested
A load test before you collect it

TurnaroundOften the same day

Warranty12 months on new parts, 30 days on used or aftermarket parts

WhereDrop-off at our Hills District workshop. Ring first.

Models we fix

Real jobs from our workshop

Case studyMacBook Pro 13" 2020: slow from heat, fixed with paste and a fan serviceRead the job → Case studyiMac 27" 2020: 8GB to 64GB RAM and heat problems fixedRead the job →

Questions people ask

Why is my MacBook fan so loud?

Most often dust has packed onto the heat sink, so the fan works harder. Old thermal paste does the same. Heavy apps can also make it loud for a short time, which is normal.

Can I clean the fans without opening the Mac?

Not properly. Blowing into the vents moves a little dust, but the dust packed on the heat sink needs the bottom case off.

How often should thermal paste be replaced?

There is no set time. If an older Mac runs hot or slows down under load, new paste usually helps.

Can overheating damage my Mac?

Yes. Running hot for a long time is hard on the battery and the board. Fix the cause early.

My MacBook Air gets hot but has no fan. What now?

MacBook Air M1 and newer cools without a fan, so a clean does not apply. We check for a busy app, a charging fault or a board fault.

Get a price in one call

Have your Mac's model ready. It is under the Apple menu, in About This Mac.

Call 02 4509 9248 Book this repair