Low utilization of the CPU, system hot, noisy fans

My 2011 27 iMac mid has worked well. Here are the basics.

The system has an SSD instead of a hard drive (therefore less heat than normal). I use the development system: it is not and has never had a lot of junk on it. About four weeks ago, the system started to run hot and the fan was strong while the CPU is about 99% vacuum. I have download the trial of TG Pro and the CPU seems

"Load" in the photo below, which is less than 3%, is high normal baseline because I'm running TG Pro and activity monitor.

The noise is very annoying and seems out of line for the load of the system.

Someone has any practical suggestions or see obvious problems? (Until you point out 24 GB RAM and other fundamental issues, keep in mind that this system has been stable and performing normally in the current configuration for about nine months, save El Capitan updates).

Resetting the SMC often with these problems reset management system (SCM) controller on your Mac - Apple Support

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