Laptop & PC Cleaning, Overheating and Fan Fix in Ottawa
Shutting off, throttling, burning hot or fans screaming? A proper cooling service usually fixes it, and it protects the hardware inside.
Free diagnosis · Cooling service quoted upfront · Free pickup and return in Ottawa
Heat is the quiet killer of laptops. Dust packs the fan and heatsink fins, thermal paste dries out and stops conducting, and the processor throttles or shuts down to protect itself. The result is a slow laptop, a screaming fan, or a machine that dies mid-task.
Left alone, sustained heat shortens the life of the battery, drive and board. A cooling service (cleaning the airflow path, replacing the paste and checking the fan) is one of the cheapest repairs that really does extend a laptop's life.
What Overheating Looks Like
Random shutdowns
The laptop cuts out during video calls, games or updates because it hit its thermal limit.
Fan constantly at full speed
Loud, high-pitched fan noise even on simple tasks, usually a clogged heatsink.
Slow and stuttering under load
Thermal throttling: the CPU slows itself down to stay cool, so everything feels sluggish.
Hot to the touch
Uncomfortable keyboard or base temperatures, especially near the vents.
Grinding or rattling fan
A failing fan bearing. Replace it before it stops and the laptop overheats outright.
Vents blowing little or no air
A sign of a fully blocked heatsink. Often the difference between a service and a failure.
Dusty desktop or gaming PC
Clogged filters, fans and radiators make a tower loud and hot. A proper clean-out, fresh CPU thermal paste and a tidy fan setup bring temperatures back down.
From First Message to Fixed
Step 1: Tell us what's wrong
Message us on WhatsApp or call with the model and symptoms. A photo of the damage or error message speeds everything up.
Step 2: Free diagnosis and firm quote
We inspect the laptop, tell you exactly what failed and what it costs, and never order parts or start work until you approve.
Step 3: Repair, test, return
We fix it, test it, and bring it back. Pickup and return anywhere in Ottawa is free. No fix, no fee on software repairs.
What Cooling Service Costs
| Diagnosis & temperature check | Free |
| Laptop fan / heatsink cleaning and thermal paste | Quoted after inspection |
| Desktop or gaming PC cleaning | Quoted after inspection |
| Fan replacement | Labour from $40 + part |
| Speed-up after overheating | From $40 |
Cooling work varies by how difficult the laptop is to open; you get a firm quote before we start. See full pricing.
Laptop Overheating FAQs
Why does my laptop keep shutting down?
Overheating is the most common cause. Dust in the fan and heatsink plus dried thermal paste push the processor past its temperature limit, so the laptop shuts down to protect itself. A failing battery or charger can also cause sudden shutdowns, which we check too.
How much does computer cleaning cost?
It depends on how complex the laptop or PC is to open and how much work the cooling needs, so we quote after a free inspection, with a firm price before any work. It's usually a small fraction of the cost of a replacement.
How often should thermal paste be replaced?
There's no fixed schedule. On most laptops, every few years, or sooner if temperatures climb, the fan runs constantly or it starts throttling. On desktops it often lasts longer. Replacing it when the cooling is cleaned is the sensible time.
Can I clean my laptop fan myself?
Compressed air through the vents can help a little, but dust is usually packed deep in the heatsink and thermal paste can't be replaced without opening the laptop. If it's still hot afterwards, it needs a proper service.
Is a very hot laptop dangerous?
Sustained heat shortens component life and can degrade the battery. If the base is too hot to touch, or the battery is swelling, stop using it and message us.
Will a cooling service make my laptop faster?
If it was throttling, yes, and often noticeably. If it's slow for other reasons (full drive, malware, old hardware) we'll find that too.
Stop It Cooking Itself
Message us the model and what it's doing. We'll tell you what a cooling service involves and what it costs.