Summer time can be one of the best times of the year. It is filled with fun in the sun, cookouts, swimming, and time with friends. Summertime can also be a nightmare for your equipment. Overheating can end up being a death sentence for any piece of technology. If you don’t take care of your equipment to prevent possible overheating, this could cost you a pretty penny. Here are some ways to protect your equipment from the heat.
- Be sure to keep your equipment in a climate controlled space. Air conditioning can be a device’s best friend.
- Don’t leave your equipment in the car. A car can get up to 140º Fahrenheit which could mean the end of your device.
- Open the door and utilize a fan for your network closet if it’s not climate controlled.
- Keep devices out of the sun.
- Clean the device’s fan to increase airflow. This is often a forgotten trick when it comes to laptops.
- Don’t over use your device. Close unused programs and be sure to let your equipment have a rest period.
- Make sure your device can breathe. Keep laptops on a flat surface and off of blankets. Don’t stack equipment in your network closet without proper space between them.
Your network closet could be the culprit
If your network closet looks like a bird’s nest, your tangled mess could be the thing overheating your equipment. If cables are not properly dressed, they could be blocking the fans of your equipment and end up overheating your device or causing a fire. Proper Network Data Cabling should always be done by a professional to ensure your cabling job is up to code and not overheating your devices. To see if your network closet is the reason for overheated devices, call the Travis Voice & Data office today.
