Macbook Pro 13" 2012 Fan

Hey,
I'm new to owning a Mac! Last week I bought my first Mac in-store and had no problems with it, until today.
Today I noticed that the fan is rather loud especially compared to people who have the same model (the base 13" non-retina). I must admit I'm quite surprised as my windows laptop which is considerably older isn't much louder. I'd like to take it into store to get it checked out but this isn't very easy as I live over three and half hours away from one.
Therefore I'd like to ask is this normal? And if not what are my best options?
Thank you!

Macs set the fan speed based on measured temperatures. If your fan is loud, it indicates your Mac is working hard. If you think it is loud at idle, something is wrong. This article may help:
Runaway applications can shorten battery runtime, affect performance, and increase heat and fan activity

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