How to prevent dust from coming in desktop computer(cpu)?
Somehow I think alot of dust in my room is going into the vents and fan of the computer and I'm scared that it might get damaged. What should I do after cleaning it?
Why don't PCs have air filters built in to prevent dust build up?
Some PCs do have air filters in them. Mostly, I have found that these are included in some cases that the enthusiasts select when building their PCs themselves and not so much on the pre-built known brands. One of my computers at home, does have an air filter and yes, it's a pain to clean. Also, I agree with Alan's answer that an air filter (being built to collect dust vs. push it through) will clog quicker than the various components left to their own devices and that knowing that most folks won't remember to clean the filters, it seems better to leave them out. Having stated all that, I think it's pretty rare for someone to have to clean their PC regularly to avoid overheating. There is tons of evidence of PCs running (maybe not optimally, but running) that have layers of dirt/dust on them. In fact, early in my career I had to do some maintenance on some old IBM PCs that were at cement factories...they were running with layers of cement dust on them for extended periods of time. I am led to wonder if your PC isn't already running hotter than it should (could be a variety of reasons....are you overclocking?, ambient temperature is high, room is poorly ventilated, component(s) in the machine are faulty) and that the dust is just enough to give it a nudge into "too hot". Most situations allow for a few degrees of heat build-up and still have the PC running in a normal condition, which is why you don't hear a ton of press on PCs overheating for due to dust. You might try water-cooling your system...that should reduce the number of fans needed (less intake of dust) and lower the temperature significantly of your machine and give you some wiggle room on heat issues.
What are some measures to prevent dust from entering house?
A lot of dust is generated inside the house - ash particles from solid fuel cooking/heating, or dander (skin particles) from humans and animals. Dust becomes trapped in soft furnishings like carpet, so hard floors are easier to keep dust-free.Regarding dust entering from outside, you can't seal your house because you still need to breathe, and a low air exchange rate encourages mould growth.I keep my windows closed, and use an air-to-air heat exchanger (from EnereadyProducts)to provide fresh air. This is more of an energy-saving measure, but it does have filters that trap dust being drawn inside. I also have a built-in vacuum cleaner system that exhausts to the outside - any dust I vacuum up will not leak back into the house through the vacuum cleaner bag.The air-to-air exchanger is perhaps moderately expensive and involved a lot of ductwork to distrubute air to different rooms. I'm in Canada; I installed it myself some years ago for maybe $1000. If that's out of the question, maybe you could arrange a fan and an air filter in a partially closed window so that all the air is forced through the filter, or even some cloth, and keep the house slightly over-pressure so that dust doesn't enter elsewhere.
How can I prevent dust from accumulating in my home?
It's less about prevention and more about maintenance. Dust enters the home through open doors and windows, as well as any cracks that may be in the structure. Dirt also comes in on your shoes and pets, which gets tracked through the house, every time you walk through the room you stir up the dust and dirt on the floor which then lands on higher surfaces.Some homes are more of a "magnet" for dust than others, this is due to the static electricity that some building products and techniques create, attracting dust. Plastics are the biggest culprit of this.The single best investment you can make is in a good quality vacuum cleaner. Most inexpensive vacuums either do not have the filtration ability or are not sealed systems, so they emit large amounts of dust every time they're used. A high quality vacuum traps that dust within it's containment and filtration system, removing it from your environment, resulting in cleaner, healthier air within your home and less dust to settle onto your furnishings.My top picks for vacuums are Miele and Dyson. All of Miele's vacuums are sealed and have HEPA filtration and are extremely quiet vacuums. Dyson has the best bagless design and technology, as well as being sealed and having HEPA filtration. http://www.bestvacuumreviews.com...http://www.bestvacuumreviews.com...
I have a Window AC, how can i stop dust from entering my room?
It sounds like your window unit has a fresh air intake. you can purchase filter material at your local buiding supply. Take the front cover off of the window unit and look inside to see if there is an air passage to the outside. cut the filter material to the size of the opening and put it in. be sure to check it when you clean/ change the air filter in the main blower section.
What causes Dust build up and how to prevent it?
unfortunately electronics are dust magnets so there is no way to prevent dust build up on them however you can lessen the amount of dust in your home by getting an air purifier with a hepa filter. That will only decrease the amount of dust in your home... you will never be completely dust free!
I have trouble with dust in my computer...read about several different dust filters designed for computers..anyone ever use these?
yeah i did and it works but be shure to follow one of the billion... guides on the internet of how to do it because you have to be carefull, NEVER hold an airduster thing tilted, only straight up because otherwise liquid will come out!
I cleaned my air filter on my 87 trx 250r with water but I dont have any filter oil, do I need it?
Pour some motor oil on it,,squeeze out the excess. If you want to get more oil off of it,,squeeze it between a dry towel or a wad of paper towels. The oil is not Magic. It only serves to make the filter "sticky". Ever pick up anything covered with dust? Noticed how "loose and free" the dust was,,,just falls off and goes everywhere? If the Surface of the object had been Oiled,,, There'd be no dust cloud. The Dust would have been changed into "grease">>>Oil + Dust,,,oily mud. That's the point of washing filters,,, and of re-oiling them Any Oil will do in a pinch,,, and keep in mind you will be Washing it again soon,,,and re-oiling it. Cooking oil will work..... "Baby Oil" works very well because it's Pure Mineral Oil and pH Neutral. Any kind of motor oil works fine You DO need some kind of oil. That kind of filter is an open cell labyrinth---only a Maze. It will stop particles Too Large to pass thru the pores with no oil. But the Only way it can stop and Hold Small particles is by "Gluing them" to the filter's sutface are with the Oil. If Left DRY,,,the Filter becomes a Powder Puff. It accumulates a Mass of particulates that the engine constantly vacuums. MORE Dust per given Air volume gets aspirated thru a dry Filter,,,than from plain Open Air intake. Sorta like trying to breath in a Room that needs Vacuuming & Dusting,,,, compared To Vacuuming & Dusting the sticking the Vacuum Cleaner bag on your head and trying to breathe thru that. An Air Filter is an ACCUMULATOR,,,and as a result it Concentrates Air-borne Particulates. If Dry,,,,all that will shake out or pass thru If Oiled,,,,the dust is Held until washed out. Yeah,,you need some kind of oil. Almost anything will do
Can using air purifiers help increase a laptop's longevity by reducing dust accumulation in the laptop?
A decent air purifier can reduce the amount of dust that builds up in your laptop. Just ensure that if the air purifier uses electrostatic filtering, all accumulated charge is kept within the body of the filter to prevent ESD damage to your equipment.It is still a good idea to open the laptop and blow out the dust from the heatsinks every six months or so to prevent overheating. If this is beyond your own skill level, $50–100 paid to a tech is a worthwhile investment.