# Why you should never put your PlayStation 5 on a carpeted floor

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/why-you-should-never-put-your-playstation-5-on-a-carpeted-floor/
- Published: 2026-11-07T23:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T00:03:49+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2306821/why-never-put-playstation-5-on-carpeted-floor/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Keep every PS5 off carpet.
- Leave at least four inches around it.
- Clean vents with the console unplugged.

## Summary

The article advises keeping every PlayStation 5 model off carpet, arguing that dust and debris near the console’s vents can hinder cooling and that a console on the floor is more likely to be kicked or stepped on. It says a clean, open location can help reduce overheating risks and protect the system over time.

Sony’s guidance specifically mentions avoiding long-fibre carpet, but the article recommends avoiding both short- and long-pile carpet for the original PS5, Slim and Pro. It says to leave at least four inches of space around the console, use a small table or open TV stand, and vacuum the vents occasionally with a low-power handheld while the console is switched off and unplugged. Loud fans can be normal, but persistent noise, heat warnings or crashes may signal a problem.

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