Hotpoint VTD00 Tumble Dryer

[spib]

Hi,

Came to use our tumble dryer today and the drum wouldn’t spin. Removed all the clothes and it would then spin but with a very unsettling crunching noise.

It’s out of warranty so I took a look inside and it looks like the drum is not mounted correctly. There is a ring around the door which I think the drum is supposed to fit against but instead it’s leaning against the back of the chassis.

I looked behind the drum and there doesn’t seem to be anything fixing it to the back of the chassis. There is what I think is the earthing strip still on the back of the machine but nothing which links the drum to this

Do I just need a bearing kit or is there more to it?

Thanks

James

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint VTD00 Tumble Dryer

A complete kit is available.

Bearing kit

Comes with some very basic instructions, have fun getting the belt back on and make sure you unplug first. 😉

Jim.

[helo_75]

and wear some good quality gloves watch for them horrid sharp edges

[spib]

Re: Hotpoint VTD00 Tumble Dryer

Thanks for the replies.

Is this going to be difficult to fit? Is it just a matter of screwing something into the back of the drum or do I need to remove the drum/belt/motor etc to do it?

Thanks

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint VTD00 Tumble Dryer

Can’t really walk you through it but the drum does have to come out.

Most of it is fairly obvious to anyone with a modicum of mechanical nouse once the top and right hand side (from front) is removed. 😉

Jim.

[spib]

Re: Hotpoint VTD00 Tumble Dryer

Fitted this successfully today (thanks for the great service) but found that the belt was snapped.

I think I’ve found the correct belt (product code 1703666) but I’m worried about being able to fit it. Is it matter of brute strength or is there a technique to it?

[helo_75]

brute strength.. there is a proper tool, but people use socket exrtensions/copper tube to pull the belt oveer the shaft
and yes, thats the right belt

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