Wondering why is my laptop fan so loud? Laptops ship with fans for one reason: for cooling air so as to facilitate removal of heat. In most cases, when your fans kick on, it's because they're supposed to. In some cases, it can be surprisingly loud and distracting. If your laptop continues to overheat, we suggest reading our guide on how to prevent an overheating laptop. Below are seven tips to stop your laptop fan from being so loud.

1. Kill Your Processes
2. Cool It Down
3. Reset SMC & PRAM (For Mac)
4. Clean Your Laptop
5. Get an Expert to Check
6. Cleaning Air Vents
7. Remove Viruses and Malware
8. Update Drivers and Software