Hotpoint vented tumble dryer not spinning

[adr0ck]

i have approx 18 month old hotpoint vented tumble dryer which has stopped spinning – hot air still comes out, barrel wont spin

anyone got any ideas of where i can start?

thanks in advance

[petalpop]

Re: Hotpoint vented tumble dryer not spinning

first UNPLUG
then remove lid and you should see a black band(belt) around the drum
if not the belt has snapped and you need a new one

[adr0ck]

Re: Hotpoint vented tumble dryer not spinning

thanks…i’ll try that tonight and report back tomorrow

thank you

[adr0ck]

Re: Hotpoint vented tumble dryer not spinning

the belt has snapped and i need a new one!!!

where do i get a new one and how do i fit it?

the make is Hotpoint Aquarius VTD00 Reverse Action 6KG

thanks

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint vented tumble dryer not spinning

You can order a new belt from spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk , however I doubt that you will be able to refit it without a major struggle.

The belt is a very tight ‘stretchy’ belt and several of us in the trade use a special tool to refit the belt.
Jim.

[adr0ck]

Re: Hotpoint vented tumble dryer not spinning

thanks for the reply

should i order a belt off ukwhitegoods and then find an engineer around my way to fit it?

could you tell me how much an engineer would charge?

also how much does this special tool would cost?

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint vented tumble dryer not spinning

Special tool is around £30.00. Several engineers have their own methods that work for them but either way it is a difficult job without the correct equipment.

You could always contact a local engineer, most reputable people will be happy to discuss your problem and give you a fairly accurate estimate for this type of job. Also most of them will carry this part or have speedy access to one.

Jim.

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