Different Fan Speed between Left and Right Fan in Macs Fan Control

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different fan speeds between left and right fans in Macs Fan Control, you can try the following steps to troubleshoot and fix the issue:

  1. Reset SMC. Resetting the System Management Controller 2 sometimes can resolve fan-related issues.
  2. Check sensor readings. Open Macs Fan Control to check the temperature sensors. Ensure that the readings from both fans are being reported normally.
  3. Set custom RPM. Manually set RPM for each fan in the app.
  4. Switch both fans back to Auto Mode.
To start, you can run Apple Diagnostics to check for any hardware issues, as it’s quite effective at identifying cooling system problems.

Sometimes, the maximum speed reading is inaccurate due to many reasons. If your system is overheating, it’s likely due to third-party software like antivirus, cleaning tools, or security applications, which are usually unnecessary on a Mac and can cause more issues than they resolve.

To investigate potential software problems, run First Aid in Disk Utility to fix some issues.

Apps like Macs Fan Control might misinterpret data since manufacturers often don’t provide clear information to understand these readings. Most heat-related problems stem from third-party applications, assuming diagnostics don’t indicate a cooling system issue.
 

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