Every desktop computer collects a layer of dust, pet hair and fine debris over a year. The fans move hundreds of cubic metres of air through the case, and whatever was in that air settles on heatsinks, fan blades and circuit boards. You can't see it from the outside, but dust is the most common cause of overheating, noise, freezes and premature component failure.
Why dust is dangerous for a computer
CPU and graphics card heatsinks are made of thin fins with narrow gaps between them. When those gaps fill with a felt-like mat of dust, air can no longer pass through and heat is not carried away. The processor lowers its clock speed to protect itself, so the computer slows down. The fans spin up to maximum, so you hear a roar. Running at the limit for long periods ages the capacitors on the motherboard and in the power supply faster and dries out the grease in fan bearings.
Tbilisi makes things worse: summer heat, street dust, renovation work in neighbouring flats and pets all speed up the build-up. We regularly open cases where the vents are completely blocked and the CPU is running at 95 °C.
Signs it's time for a clean
- the computer has become noticeably louder, especially in games or video work;
- the case is hot and warm, dusty-smelling air comes out of the vents;
- games and programs have started to stutter when they used to run smoothly;
- the computer suddenly shuts down or restarts under load;
- the last clean was more than a year ago, or never.
How we clean a computer
Cleaning is not blasting a vacuum cleaner through the grille. That kind of "quick tidy" only pushes dust deeper and can damage fans with static electricity. We follow a proven procedure:
- Temperatures before cleaning. We record CPU and GPU temperatures at idle and under load so we can show you the difference afterwards.
- Disassembly. We disconnect power, remove the side panels and, if necessary, the CPU cooler and graphics card, keeping every screw in order.
- Cleaning. We use anti-static brushes, compressed air and specialist products. Fans are held still so the airflow doesn't spin them and feed current back into the board.
- Heatsinks and filters. We clear the heatsink fins, the case dust filters and the outside of the power supply.
- Thermal paste. If the old paste has dried out we replace it with a quality compound, which often lowers CPU temperature by 10–20 °C.
- Reassembly and cable management. Tidy cabling improves airflow inside the case.
- Final test. We check the system under load and show you the before-and-after results.
Cleaning takes 40–90 minutes and is done at your home or office. There's no need to take the computer anywhere, and your data stays with you.
Cleaning prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Desktop PC dust cleaning | from 40 ₾ |
| Cleaning + CPU thermal paste replacement | from 60 ₾ |
| Full gaming PC service (CPU + GPU) | from 90 ₾ |
| Cleaning 5 or more office computers | up to 20% off |
How often should a computer be cleaned?
A home computer needs cleaning about once every 12 months; a gaming PC or a busy office machine every 6–8 months. If you have a cat or dog, shorten the interval. Regular maintenance costs far less than replacing a burnt-out power supply or graphics card.
Why choose us
- 24/7 visits across Tbilisi and the suburbs;
- temperatures measured before and after, so you see the result;
- anti-static tools and quality thermal paste;
- a warranty on the work done.
