iMac fan

[playm0de]

My iMac's fan has been getting progressively louder since I've had it. Right now, I can hear its hum even while playing music from the computer. What causes the fan to get louder? Is there any way I can make it quieter? Thanks.

 

[wchong]

heat makes it louder.
you could 1) take out the fans... or 2) call apple and do some troubleshooting to find the cause.

maybe the problem is that mac os tends to keep the programs running even after you close them which and lead to more heat production

 

[2nyRiggz]

Do you have your mac in a ventilated area and do you run alot of heavy apps?

Macs need to breath too



Bless

 

[pianoman]

you could 1) take out the fans...

...and burn your house down!

shut it down and let it rest for a few hours.

 

[Fleetwood Mac]

Is it hot where you are? iMacs are rated to 95* f. (I think.)

Running at higher temperature would cause abnormal fan activity. (I've experienced this..)