Hotpoint VTD20 tumble drier.

Re: Hotpoint VTD20 tumble drier.

Remove top cover, then remove right hand side panel remove console panel, push front panel outwards slip belt ond drum secure front panel and console, get the biggest screwdriver you can find and strecth belt via motor pulley with the screwdriver, turn drum while guiding belt onto pulley refit side panel and top cover, 10 mins should do it. JJ

Re: Hotpoint VTD20 tumble drier.

instead of a big screwdriver i use a extending bar with a big socket loop through belt and push socket into motor shaft, pull down and work belt off bar and onto motor.

kev

or use the hotpoint belt tool which is essentiallty the same,

Re: Hotpoint VTD20 tumble drier.

A1engineer wrote:instead of a big screwdriver i use a extending bar with a big socket loop through belt and push socket into motor shaft, pull down and work belt off bar and onto motor.

kev

or use the hotpoint belt tool which is essentiallty the same,

i use copper pipe works well

Re: Hotpoint VTD20 tumble drier.

Chris i have the correct belt tool but never use it nowadays as it doesnt fit in my toolbox and a screwdriver never lets me down. jj

Re: Hotpoint VTD20 tumble drier.

kiddo66 wrote:And another one.

put your foot in the belt and pull (bullworker style)with your hands to stretch the belt a bit

Even though it does make it easier be careful not to do too much force or the belt will snap like what happened me a few months back 😳

I use the large screwdriver method.

Re: Hotpoint VTD20 tumble drier.

wilf wrote:the proper tool will pay for its self in no time. it also looks better if the customer is watching

wilf

True, doesn’t look good when you’re cursing and hitting the side of the appliance with a hammer in frustration 😆