Is it free to take my macbook air to an apple store to get a check because the fan is always running?

is it free to take my macbook air to an apple store to get a check because the fan is always running?

Yes, the diagnosis at the apple store is free, ....have them find out what is wrong for you
However its totally normal for the fan to be always on, on your macbook Air.
SMC (System Management Controller) could be causing the fan to misinterpret temp.  an SMC reset would likely fix this.
If you can HEAR the fan all the time, it might be running noisy due to dust/junk in the fan blades and hub.
If you have pets or a dusty room, fans trap dust and pet fluff like a magnet.  Might just need a cleaning.

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