The fan keeps getting louder
Too little air gets through a clogged heatsink, so the fan spins faster. Noise you used to hear only in games now shows up in the menu.
Free
diagnosis and quote
Usually 24–48 h
from diagnosis
Warsaw
+ courier from anywhere in Poland
PS5, PS4 and Xbox Console Cleaning Warsaw
Is your console loud, running hot or switching off mid-game? We take it apart, clean the heatsink and fan, replace the thermal paste — and the liquid metal in a PlayStation 5 — and check temperatures under load. Price: 250–450 PLN including materials, usually within 24–48 h of diagnosis. Visit our workshop in Praga-Południe, Warsaw, or send your console with a DPD courier from anywhere in Poland.
Open now: 09:00-19:00
+48 512 800 030
Praga-Południe
Al. Stanów Zjednoczonych 72/13A
PlayStation 5
PS5 Pro
PS5 Slim
PS4 Pro
PS4 Slim
PS4
PS3
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Xbox One X
Xbox One S
Xbox One
Xbox 360
Have a Nintendo Switch or a handheld PC? Call and ask — we will give you a price after a free diagnosis.
Console cleaning at CSE Poland in numbers — price, time, diagnosis, Google rating
250–450
PLN
Cleaning with new thermal paste or liquid metal
24–48
h
Typical cleaning time from diagnosis
0
PLN
Diagnosis and quote before cleaning
4.8
Average Google rating
When your console needs cleaning
Dust builds up on the heatsink over the years, and thermal paste dries out with time. The console heats up faster and runs louder. Demanding new games such as GTA 6 put more load on the cooling — a dusty console will feel it first.
The console shuts down mid-game
PlayStation and Xbox consoles switch themselves off to protect the processor from overheating. If it happens in demanding games rather than in the menu, the cooling is the most common cause.
The casing gets very hot
Warm air from the back of the console is normal. A casing too hot to touch means the heat has nowhere to go.
Dust is visible in the vents
If you can see dust from the outside, there is usually much more inside. Below are photos of a PS5 heatsink from our workshop: the dust has packed into felt that covers the fins.
12–18 months since the last clean
With typical use, a full clean with new thermal paste makes sense every 12–18 months. More often if the console sits in a closed cabinet or you have pets.
Older PS4 and Xbox One consoles
They have years of use behind them and are the ones that most often reach us with a clogged heatsink. Many have never been opened.
Not every noise or shutdown is caused by dust
A whine while a game loads is usually coil whine from the power section, and a rattle is often a worn fan bearing or the disc drive — cleaning alone won't fix that. A console that shuts down even in the menu or won't start at all may have a power supply or motherboard fault. That's why we start with a free diagnosis and tell you straight whether cleaning will help. We cover PlayStation 5 noises in our guide PS5 making noise — what could be the cause (in Polish).
What console cleaning includes
It's not a blast of compressed air through the vents. We take the console apart and service the whole cooling system — thermal materials are included in the price.
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Taking the console and cooling apart
We open the casing and remove the heatsink to reach the processor, the power section and the memory.
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Cleaning the heatsink and fan
We remove dust packed between the heatsink fins and from the fan blades. We also check the fan bearing for play — if there is any, we'll tell you before going any further.
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New paste or liquid metal
We strip the old material completely. The PlayStation 5 is factory-fitted with liquid metal — we apply new liquid metal (Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut) and isolate neighbouring components, because liquid metal conducts electricity. In other consoles we use premium paste (Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut, ARCTIC MX-6), and on request Honeywell PTM7950 or liquid metal where it's safe.
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Thermal pads
We check the pads on the power and memory sections. Worn ones are replaced with new, good-quality pads (Fehonda, Thermal Grizzly, Fujipoly).
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Test under load
After reassembly we check temperatures and fan behaviour in a game. We only hand the console back once the cooling works as it should.
How much console cleaning costs
250–450 PLN
including thermal materials and labour — PlayStation 5, 4 and 3, Xbox Series, One and 360
- Console model and design — consoles differ in how the cooling is built and how much has to come apart to reach the heatsink.
- Thermal material — premium paste, Honeywell PTM7950 or liquid metal. Each is included in the price, with no extra charge.
- Cooling condition — how much dust is in the heatsink and whether worn thermal pads need replacing.
You know the price before we clean. Diagnosis and quote are free — we only clean once you accept the price. If the diagnosis finds a different fault, such as a fan that needs replacing, we'll quote it separately. Cleaning comes with a 3-month warranty; warranty periods for all services are listed in the service table. We issue VAT invoices.
Console cleaning step by step
The process is the same whether you bring the console to our workshop or send it by courier.
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Drop-off or courier
Bring the console to our workshop in Praga-Południe or order a DPD courier — 20 PLN one way, from anywhere in Poland. The courier collects the console the next business day after confirmation.
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Free diagnosis and quote
We check temperatures, the fan and whether the symptoms really come from the cooling. We give you a price and only clean once you accept it.
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Cleaning and new thermal material
We service the whole cooling system: heatsink, fan, paste or liquid metal and thermal pads. It usually takes 24–48 h from diagnosis.
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Test and pick-up with warranty
We test the console under load. You collect it in person or we send it back by courier, with a 3-month warranty on the cleaning.
Reviews after console cleaning and repair
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Got a question?
We have answers.
Common questions about console cleaning. Can't find your answer?
Call: +48 512 800 030How much does it cost to clean a PS5 or PS4?
Cleaning with new thermal paste or liquid metal costs 250–450 PLN — this covers PlayStation 5, 4 and 3 and Xbox Series, One and 360. Thermal materials, including PTM7950 and liquid metal, are included in the price. We give you the exact price after a free diagnosis, before cleaning.
How often should a console be cleaned?
With typical use, a full clean with new thermal paste makes sense every 12–18 months — more often if the console sits in a closed cabinet or you have pets. You can vacuum the vents yourself every few months; we explain how to do it safely in our guide Cleaning a PS4, PS5 and Xbox — how often and how much it costs (in Polish).
How long does cleaning take, and can I send the console by courier?
Cleaning plus a test under load usually takes 24–48 hours from diagnosis. We accept consoles from anywhere in Poland: a DPD courier costs 20 PLN one way and collects the parcel the next business day after confirmation. You can order a courier using the form.
Paste or liquid metal — what do you use?
The PlayStation 5 comes with liquid metal from the factory, so we apply new liquid metal (Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut) and isolate neighbouring components. In other consoles we use premium paste (Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut, ARCTIC MX-6), and on request Honeywell PTM7950 or liquid metal where it's safe. All materials are included in the price.
Can I replace the paste or liquid metal in my PS5 myself?
We advise against it. Liquid metal conducts electricity — spilled on the board it causes a short circuit, and a cleaning job turns into an electronics repair. You can safely vacuum the vents without opening the casing; leave replacing the thermal material to a workshop.
Will cleaning help if my console shuts down?
Often, yes, if it shuts down during demanding games — that's a typical sign of overheating. If it also switches off in the menu or won't turn on at all, the cause may be the power supply or the motherboard. A free diagnosis settles this before you pay for cleaning. We describe this symptom on the PS5 in the post PS5 overheating and shutting down (in Polish).
What warranty do you give on console cleaning?
Cleaning comes with a 3-month warranty. Warranty periods for all services are listed in the service table. We issue VAT invoices.
Does having the console opened at a workshop void the manufacturer's warranty?
Usually yes — opening the casing at an independent workshop ends the manufacturer's warranty. If your console is still under a Sony or Microsoft warranty, check its terms first. CSE Poland is an independent workshop, not an authorised Sony or Microsoft service centre.
A quiet, cool console again —
start with a free diagnosis.
Call us or order a courier. Diagnosis and quote are free; cleaning costs 250–450 PLN including materials and comes with a 3-month warranty. Visit us in Praga-Południe or send your console from anywhere in Poland — a DPD courier collects it the next business day.
Contact details
- Phone +48 512 800 030
- Email kontakt@csepoland.eu
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Address
Aleja Stanów Zjednoczonych 72/13A
04-036 Warsaw, Praga-Południe -
Company
CSE Poland Sp. z o.o.
KRS 0001056727 · NIP 113-310-78-61
Opening hours Checking…
- Monday – Friday 9:00 – 19:00
- Saturday 10:00 – 14:00
- Sunday Closed