Thank you very much for such a detailed explanation. I found the comment you did of the condenser most useful, it was the faulty part in my dryer. Didn´t buy spares from you since I´m in another country. Hope this comment helps as much! Cheers!
Hi, thanks so much for your comment...it's nice to hear that our video has helped you! Well done for completing the fix yourself to keep your tumble dryer working.
Thanks worked a treat, like others have said the belt was a mission. I stretched it whilst on the drum by pulling hard with both hands rotating the drum a bit then stretch that section a bit. Careful not to damage the drum as the outside sheet metal is quite thin. Cheers for the save of a perfectly good, old machine. I'm in the wife's good books again 😂
Many thanks and congratulations to Mat and eSpares for this brilliant video. I am a total novice, and had never attempted anything like this before. Step by step guide absolutely superb to follow, and no belt stretching needed when I took note of the angle Mat used the screwdriver to lever the belt on initially. And out of gratitude and loyalty for the great video I had obviously used eSpares for the new belt, so it may be that other suppliers use copycat belts that aren't quite right? The only thing I noticed that wasn't mentioned during the video was that the belt is grooved on one side, and it is that side that needs to fit onto the spindle. But you could argue that anyone not able to spot that from the groove marks on the drum, and the ridges on the spindle, shouldn't be trying to repair a belt in the first place. :) Brilliant - thanks again...
Excellent advice, with this video i replaced my belt in the same time the video did. The spares site is perfect and took me straight to the part i needed. 10 out of 10.
Quite honestly, getting that belt over the spindle was one of the most physically difficult things I’ve ever done. Still, I got there in the end. Thank you.
Yes, I’m paying for it today. My hands and back are knackered. I thought that pre-heating the belt on one of the rads in the house would help. I was wrong. 😆. Still thanks very much for such a great video, i don’t think I would have even attempted to fix the dryer without it. Despite all the effort it took, I’m dead chuffed with myself for repairing it. One working dryer.
Excellent. Thank you very much. Once I had got the belt on the drum, the worst bit is stretching the belt over the motor spindle. Used a long strong screwdriver. I was sure the belt was going to break, but it went on. Phew!! Once again, thank you.
Very helpful, simple to follow tutorial. My machine had 2 extra screws holding the back panel on but was easy to see they need to be removed, other than that instructions were spot on. Thank you
Just completed this job, but only after two attempts. When I first got the belt fitted it was so tight it was bending the motor mount and causing the fan to foul its housing. After concluding I may have the wrong belt I double checked the order and found it was the correct part. I then decided to stretch the belt for a while and try again (Used a piece of 2x1 to lever it away from the drum and apply the stretch). Tried again and this time it went on a bit easier and the fan didn't foul anymore. I used a screwdriver to ease the belt around the shaft. Let's hope the job lasts a while. Very useful video but there are fixing screws for the side panel behind the bottom panel (clips out from the top) and behind the fascia at the top, the panel has to slide back for removal (mine needed a kick). It eases the refit if you bend the lugs up a bit before sliding it in. Job done with only two screws left over ;)
Hi DaveBluesManFaulkner, thank you for your post and well done for having a go and fixing it yourself, we will keep our fingers crossed it lasts a long time.
Excellent video and many thanks for making the job so much simpler! I found no need to stretch the belt, provided you use the screwdriver to leverage it onto motor spindle (as shown). My only complaint was slicing my finger, good and deep, on the outer casing 🙄!
Thanks. A great video, and very similar to my drier , Easy belt change. Hoorah Had some serious dust build up too which was quite dangerous. All coming from built up massive strips from around front drum seal ,which obviously keep falling off and built a huge mound on the base.
Many thanks as ever espares...you've just saved me a £100 repair bill. The only bit of jeopardy was that the screw underneath was soldered over I think which meant I had to use a multiuse cutting tool to get it off....all good otherwise.
Excellent tutorial. .thanks.First few attempts to fit the belt onto the spindle using a long screwdriver failed as screwdriver shaft was bending with the force required to stretch the belt so, after some moderate swearing, switched to a sturdy long spanner and then worked a treat albeit with more effort required than it appeared on your video.
This video is awesome. I got the belt in a local shop and the guy said they are so hard to get on it took him an hour on his. I used the screwdriver trick on my indesit it worked smooth as butter, and I don't even lift!
Had to replace the belt on a late 90's Indesit dryer, took me an hour and now my neighbour has a working dryer again, if it wasn't for this vid and a tyre iron!
well thanks to your tip about how to put the belt on and someones guide on getting the belt around the drum i changed the belt only took me about 6 hours of struggling before finding this video
This video really needs to include something about the need to stretch the belt before putting it on the device. I only found out after a long period of time and effort, followed by checking the reviews for these belts on Amazon. It was only reading those reviews, that I found out you're supposed to stretch the belt before you put it on. I realise this may not be true of every model, but the Terminator himself would have failed to get this on without stretching it first. 100% the correct belt for this device - but 100% necessary to stretch it a lot. The rest of the info is tip-top, can't fault it. Thank you for the video, but I would suggest adding a disclaimer or something about this, as people aren't going to know otherwise.
Hi Rob thank you for your comments and the top tip for everyone else to read, here at Espares we take on board all the comments from our customers. We will continue to improve our videos now and in the future.
Sorry but we do not have access to Simpson machines in the UK so are unable to produce a video on this. Search our videos for 'dryer belt' as we may have a similar machine.
Another cause of a burnt belt can be if the motor capacitor fails the motor can stall and get hot. Change the motor capacitor if you have ever had a slow starting or stalling drum. Good luck with the repair, stretching the new belt can be a bit of a struggle.
Did this and tested it before putting the side and lid on, working no problem-however, when put it all back together, you can hear motor but not spinning! Can smell burning so am guessing under the tension the motor is knackered 😢
help my creda 37761 has started to make a scratchy noise when running and when you turn the drum by hand can you please help me its coming from the back of the dryer
Hi Paula, start by checking the rear bearing at the back, we also have a diagnosing video on noise problems that should help ua-cam.com/video/u6614TVugVc/v-deo.html
Great video nice and simple! Had it done in 30 mins. Thanks very much! Found alot of lint inside the dryer around the motor and all. This is not good im thinking a fire hazard. Is that normal?
@@eSpares i ended up dumping the dryer and getting a new one the belt broke again as the pads supporting the drum wore down and the drum wore down the plstic underneath and jamed tge drum. Pads cannot be refitted. The dryer was over 10 years old and repaired many times
I purchased from espares but can't fit the belt - where this machine has a gaping hole in front of the belt motor, the spindle on my Hotpoint doesn't have an end that I can get to. The spindle goes straight through the motor/fan into a sealed off section that I can't open. This video doesn't show the vital section of how to get the spindle's end accessible. Any ideas?
Hi Ben, the easiest way on these type of machine would normally be to drop the belt down the front as shown in the video but if you cant you may need to get the drum completely out to make it easier for yourself.
can you help me with my issues . my dryer keeps tripping the power as i hit start. dryer will not start. fuse checked etc and had no luck with fixing the problem.. any idea what it can be?
There doesn't seem to be any sort of bearing at the rear of the drum (hot point VTD00 ). 1. How do I locate the rear properly? 2. Wouldn't it be easier to place the new belt over the rear, than over the front, of the drum? Thanks
Hi Martyn, depending on production your machine will either have a square or teardrop shaped bronze bearing shown as item 1 or 2 in the list here: www.espares.co.uk/search?SearchTerm=vtd00p%20bearing It is often easier to fit the belt down the back of the machine if you have removed the split pin and collar on the drum shaft.
Hi ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ ΝΤΑΦΟΣ, have a look at our webpage as we sell the cables for Hotpoint www.espares.co.uk/search?SearchTerm=hotpoint%20washing%20machine%20cable
@@eSpares I want the electrical diagram from the tumble dryer because I have the wrong connections to the service. It would help me send you the wiring diagram inside of the dryer. Thanks for the response! HOTPOINT AQUALTIS MODEL: AQCF951BU (EU) SER.NO 107214098 TYPE:TCE07
I've bought a new belt for my indesit dryer (100% right one) but it hugs the drum so tightly that i can't even get my finger under it yet alone hook it onto the motor spindle....Any suggestions?
+Lotte Varcoe As shown in the video at 3:40 you will have to lever the belt onto the motor spindle. If the belt is already a tight fit on the drum and has no slack at all it suggests you have the wrong belt.
Hi @espares thanks for the video. It's helped greatly. My stupid question is which way does the belt have to go? Rubbed side down or smooth side down? Many thanks
Gosh i bought a belt and new bearing - followed your great plan only to discover the belt had jumped its tensioner wheel - must be that wet shower mat clonking it
Yes you vid helped enoumously - getting a jocky pully with a proper sealed roller will hopefully improve on the standard lightweight brass sleeve thing
hi e spares i ordered a drive belt for a indesit tumble dryer model idv75 the belt i recieved was a drive belt 1860 .the problem im having is getting the belt on the spindle. it is tight. .the video was spot on but icant get the belt on the spindle.any advice please
Hi Fred, it sounds like you have the right belt but it is very tough to stretch into position especially with a new belt. The easiest method for you to do is that shown at 3:58 Use the longest screwdriver you have and make a few 'stretching' movements first before trying to pass it onto the spindle. Be careful not to catch your fingers when doing this and persevere as it can be a struggle.
Hi MrGiboz24, thank you for your post but not a question we can answer as that should be directed at the manufacturers but if you get an answer please post it as we are interested.
did this on my tumbler, but the drum now rests on the motor and sqeaks as it spins. the drum didn't seem to sit on anything previously and dropped when i lent the front forward. any ideas?
+M Graham The video shows from 2:50 as the drum is lifted away the felt seal that the drum lip covers. The drum rests on the bearing slides at the front. It is important to lift the drum onto this. Another video that may make this clearer is: ua-cam.com/video/tu5mALFghqw/v-deo.html
+eSpares thanks for the link. drum sits fine on the seal. however it looks as though we were given a drum with no shaft. would explain why the back dropped onto the motor
+M Graham If the rear bearing wears through the drum shaft can be cut through by the rear panel. The other video shows how to fit a shaft kit to your drum and resolve your problem: ua-cam.com/video/tu5mALFghqw/v-deo.html
+eSpares have replaced the shaft twice now. each time the shaft is cut clean through and the drum drops. time for a new machine? or are there some really strong shafts somewhere out there?
+M Graham The trick is to check the rear bearing to see when it has worn through. If the last one lasted 24 months before totaly wearing through check after 12 months and replace if required the bronze bearing. This will be a lot easier than replacing the shaft git 12 months later. :-)
hi my dryers drum axle from the rear went out of center i hear loud squeek noise when its spins that tear drop bearing bit is shredded by axle..what could cause it?
Hi Ricardas, it is common for this type of issue on Hotpoint dryers as they wear over time, we have a video that is helpful on replacing the drum shaft ua-cam.com/video/tu5mALFghqw/v-deo.html
Hi Ian, 'Aquarius' is a range of models not a specific machine. If it is a vented dryer it should be very similar, if it is a condenser dryer it will be more like this video: ua-cam.com/video/snWjzoV6HjI/v-deo.html
It would be worth mentioning on here that anyone watching this video owning a similar dryer should be aware of the current safety recall to rectify the potential fire hazard on all Hotpoint, Creda and Indesit Vented and Condenser Driers manufactured between 2004 and 2015. This will also affect other branded dryers such as SWAN, who used Merloni's manufacturing plant to produce their goods, but as yet have not issued their own recall. Please find more information at www.hotpoint.co.uk
+Rich Lucas Thanks for the comments Rich, we never allow links to other websites in our comments but as this is a potential safety issue have made an exception this time. We are aware of the recall and produced our warning video to alert viewers here: ua-cam.com/video/EDimm5L7zLo/v-deo.html
+eSpares Hi Rich, can you edit your link to the specific safety warning: safety.hotpoint.eu/ We are happy to share the information but may have to take your post down if it does not go direct. :-)
Some dryers have a special rack to allow shoes or woolens to be placed inside without tumbling. It is not a good idea generally to have a heavy item like a trainer bouncing around either a dryer or washing machine as you found out it can cause damage. 😊
Do it from the back much better and faster and less chance of loosing drum sliders at the front of the drum I know I'm a real Hotpoint Engineer.... Thank me later
Lifesaver. 1st I couldn't get belt on motor till I saw your method, 2nd I'm ordering the capacitor, the belt is slightly melted. Thank you 😊
Hi, thanks for your comment. Glad our video could help you out! Well done for replacing the belt yourself.
I buy my parts from these guys and always get a good service.
With these helpful videos you'll keep your appliances going forever
Hi Gadd Gaming, thank you for the post and if you keep watching we will keep making useful videos and thanks for buying the parts from us.
Thank you from following your video I successfully replaced the belt on a Hotpoint Aquarius TVFS 73 with no spare parts or damage to myself.
Well done, it can be difficult to stretch the belt into place.
Thank you very much for such a detailed explanation. I found the comment you did of the condenser most useful, it was the faulty part in my dryer. Didn´t buy spares from you since I´m in another country. Hope this comment helps as much! Cheers!
Hi, thanks so much for your comment...it's nice to hear that our video has helped you! Well done for completing the fix yourself to keep your tumble dryer working.
Just followed this video to repair my Hotpoint tumble dryer - Excellent, easy to follow idiot proof guide.
Thanks.
Hi Chris, thank you for your comment and glad we could help.
Thanks worked a treat, like others have said the belt was a mission. I stretched it whilst on the drum by pulling hard with both hands rotating the drum a bit then stretch that section a bit. Careful not to damage the drum as the outside sheet metal is quite thin. Cheers for the save of a perfectly good, old machine. I'm in the wife's good books again 😂
Hi Rammo, well done for sorting it as it is not easy and glad we could help a little.
Many thanks and congratulations to Mat and eSpares for this brilliant video.
I am a total novice, and had never attempted anything like this before. Step by step guide absolutely superb to follow, and no belt stretching needed when I took note of the angle Mat used the screwdriver to lever the belt on initially. And out of gratitude and loyalty for the great video I had obviously used eSpares for the new belt, so it may be that other suppliers use copycat belts that aren't quite right?
The only thing I noticed that wasn't mentioned during the video was that the belt is grooved on one side, and it is that side that needs to fit onto the spindle. But you could argue that anyone not able to spot that from the groove marks on the drum, and the ridges on the spindle, shouldn't be trying to repair a belt in the first place. :)
Brilliant - thanks again...
Hi Tony, thank you for the nice comment and observations, we are glad we helped you fix it even in a small way and have a lovely day.
Excellent advice, with this video i replaced my belt in the same time the video did. The spares site is perfect and took me straight to the part i needed. 10 out of 10.
Hi Colin, thanks for the comments and glad to hear your appliance is working again. These are the comments we love to hear about.
Quite honestly, getting that belt over the spindle was one of the most physically difficult things I’ve ever done. Still, I got there in the end. Thank you.
Hi Mind Body Whole, thank you for your post and you are right these new belts are very tight and can be a mission to fit but well done for doing it.
Yes, I’m paying for it today. My hands and back are knackered. I thought that pre-heating the belt on one of the rads in the house would help. I was wrong. 😆. Still thanks very much for such a great video, i don’t think I would have even attempted to fix the dryer without it. Despite all the effort it took, I’m dead chuffed with myself for repairing it. One working dryer.
Very helpful video , used a genuine belt which seems almost too small.....amazing how they stretch to fit !
Hi,, thanks for your comment...well done for replacing the belt on your tumble dryer! Glad our video could help you complete it.
Excellent. Thank you very much. Once I had got the belt on the drum, the worst bit is stretching the belt over the motor spindle. Used a long strong screwdriver. I was sure the belt was going to break, but it went on. Phew!! Once again, thank you.
Hi John, thanks so much for your comment. Well done for repairing your tumble dryer yourself! It's good to know that our video helped you out with it.
Very helpful, simple to follow tutorial. My machine had 2 extra screws holding the back panel on but was easy to see they need to be removed, other than that instructions were spot on. Thank you
Thanks Steve for the comments, remember to 'like’ the video if you enjoyed it or it helped.👍
Great video and replacing the belt was easy when following the instructions. Thank you.
Hi David, thank you for your post and glad the video helped.
Just completed this job, but only after two attempts. When I first got the belt fitted it was so tight it was bending the motor mount and causing the fan to foul its housing. After concluding I may have the wrong belt I double checked the order and found it was the correct part. I then decided to stretch the belt for a while and try again (Used a piece of 2x1 to lever it away from the drum and apply the stretch). Tried again and this time it went on a bit easier and the fan didn't foul anymore. I used a screwdriver to ease the belt around the shaft. Let's hope the job lasts a while. Very useful video but there are fixing screws for the side panel behind the bottom panel (clips out from the top) and behind the fascia at the top, the panel has to slide back for removal (mine needed a kick). It eases the refit if you bend the lugs up a bit before sliding it in. Job done with only two screws left over ;)
Hi DaveBluesManFaulkner, thank you for your post and well done for having a go and fixing it yourself, we will keep our fingers crossed it lasts a long time.
Excellent video and many thanks for making the job so much simpler! I found no need to stretch the belt, provided you use the screwdriver to leverage it onto motor spindle (as shown). My only complaint was slicing my finger, good and deep, on the outer casing 🙄!
Hi Squintstream, we're glad to hear this video helped you fix your appliance. Well done for persevering through the pain :)
Followed the video it’s spot on and if you follow his advice with screwdriver it was
Fine ...really chuffed cost me 10 pounds
Hi Ian, thank you for your post and glad the video helped well done on fixing it.
Many thanks, good video. It's great that you share information to help others do it for themselves and save a few quid.
Thanks John, glad we have helped.
Thanks. A great video, and very similar to my drier ,
Easy belt change. Hoorah
Had some serious dust build up too which was quite dangerous. All coming from built up massive strips from around front drum seal ,which obviously keep falling off and built a huge mound on the base.
Hi, thanks for your comment. Well done for completing the belt change, we are glad our video was able to guide you along!
Many thanks as ever espares...you've just saved me a £100 repair bill. The only bit of jeopardy was that the screw underneath was soldered over I think which meant I had to use a multiuse cutting tool to get it off....all good otherwise.
Hi Gary Martin, thank you for your post and good work and glad we helped a little bit towards saving you some money ☺
Excellent tutorial. .thanks.First few attempts to fit the belt onto the spindle using a long screwdriver failed as screwdriver shaft was bending with the force required to stretch the belt so, after some moderate swearing, switched to a sturdy long spanner and then worked a treat albeit with more effort required than it appeared on your video.
Hi Dave and Carol, thank you for your post and well done for fixing it and glad our video helped.
great video! my tumble dryer is now back in the game!!! thanks
Thanks for the comments, glad you liked the video. 👍
This video is awesome. I got the belt in a local shop and the guy said they are so hard to get on it took him an hour on his. I used the screwdriver trick on my indesit it worked smooth as butter, and I don't even lift!
Thanks for the comments Conor, glad we helped.
I used a pipe
Appreciate the video. Ordered parts from you. Wish me luck.
Hi Aland163, thank you for your post and good luck with the repair and please let us know how you get on.
Had to replace the belt on a late 90's Indesit dryer, took me an hour and now my neighbour has a working dryer again, if it wasn't for this vid and a tyre iron!
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well thanks to your tip about how to put the belt on and someones guide on getting the belt around the drum i changed the belt only took me about 6 hours of struggling before finding this video
Hi DonnysGC, glad we could help but remember to like the video and subscribe for even more useful videos.
This video really needs to include something about the need to stretch the belt before putting it on the device. I only found out after a long period of time and effort, followed by checking the reviews for these belts on Amazon. It was only reading those reviews, that I found out you're supposed to stretch the belt before you put it on. I realise this may not be true of every model, but the Terminator himself would have failed to get this on without stretching it first. 100% the correct belt for this device - but 100% necessary to stretch it a lot.
The rest of the info is tip-top, can't fault it. Thank you for the video, but I would suggest adding a disclaimer or something about this, as people aren't going to know otherwise.
Hi Rob thank you for your comments and the top tip for everyone else to read, here at Espares we take on board all the comments from our customers. We will continue to improve our videos now and in the future.
didnt have to stretch my belt at all, went on first time just using a screwdriver as a lever!
Are u able to please do a video on how to change belt on a simpson dryer? It's the model that has the spring tensioner on motor.
Sorry but we do not have access to Simpson machines in the UK so are unable to produce a video on this. Search our videos for 'dryer belt' as we may have a similar machine.
Yup didn't kno u had to stretch it haha brute force got it on in the end! Otherwise very useful video. Cheers guys
Thank you, for this video .. . Very informative and helpful ..... it answered all of , the questioned , I had .
Hi Robert, thank you for letting us know and glad the video helped.
thanks for the vid that helped me change the belt on my almond hotpoint tl52
Cheers worked like a charm thanks again
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Will be checking for burn marks tonight, then straight to your website.
Cheers
Another cause of a burnt belt can be if the motor capacitor fails the motor can stall and get hot. Change the motor capacitor if you have ever had a slow starting or stalling drum. Good luck with the repair, stretching the new belt can be a bit of a struggle.
Yep, burn marks ahoy. So will order a capacitor too. For anyone reading mine has already had the manufacturer repair done to the fault
Motor capacitors are a bit like a car battery in the fact they can gradually fail, replacing is always a good idea if the machine is a few years old..
Items turned up promptly. After ordering them last night. Drum roll for fitting them this weekend
Good luck, let us know how it goes.
I used it for hotpoint tl52 it was spot on
Hi paula, thank you for your post and glad our video helped, remember to keep watching.
Excellent my belt has just gone on my dryer and this is a identical model to mine and not so hard to fit as I thought it would be :)
+quotagious Glad you sorted the problem and happy we helped.
Hola buenas noches desde España. Muchas gracias por vuestro consejo. Me habéis sacado de un gran apuro. Saludos y feliz Navidad.
Gracias José por los comentarios y una feliz Navidad de todos aquí en eSpares.
Did this and tested it before putting the side and lid on, working no problem-however, when put it all back together, you can hear motor but not spinning! Can smell burning so am guessing under the tension the motor is knackered 😢
Definitely warm up the belt first…mine was tight but boiling water for 10 minutes and got it on.
Great video. Thank you
Hi demostenes29, glad you enjoyed the video and keep watching.
Good stuff, wish I'd watched this video before I started tho............
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Thank you so much! great upload 👍
+Mark Fuller Thanks Mark, hope we helped.
Very useful video thankyou
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Good video helps allot.
Hi Mark, thank you for your post and glad our video helped.
Massive thanks for this video, it really helped
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help my creda 37761 has started to make a scratchy noise when running and when you turn the drum by hand can you please help me its coming from the back of the dryer
Hi Paula, start by checking the rear bearing at the back, we also have a diagnosing video on noise problems that should help ua-cam.com/video/u6614TVugVc/v-deo.html
I've dun all but cannot get the belt onto spindle
Hi Kel, the new belt can be very tight but if you are struggling can you ask someone for help?
Thank you 🙏
Hi, thanks for your comment. nice to know you found our video helpful!
Great video nice and simple! Had it done in 30 mins. Thanks very much!
Found alot of lint inside the dryer around the motor and all. This is not good im thinking a fire hazard. Is that normal?
Hi Noel, any lint you see would need to be removed as it can cause all sorts of problems.
@@eSpares i ended up dumping the dryer and getting a new one the belt broke again as the pads supporting the drum wore down and the drum wore down the plstic underneath and jamed tge drum. Pads cannot be refitted. The dryer was over 10 years old and repaired many times
Hi Noel, thanks for letting us know and hopefully your new one will last a long time without any problems.
@@eSpares video was good i changed belt without video last time it took hours
Thank you, it helped a lot!
Hi Albert, glad the video helped.
I purchased from espares but can't fit the belt - where this machine has a gaping hole in front of the belt motor, the spindle on my Hotpoint doesn't have an end that I can get to. The spindle goes straight through the motor/fan into a sealed off section that I can't open. This video doesn't show the vital section of how to get the spindle's end accessible. Any ideas?
Hi Ben, the easiest way on these type of machine would normally be to drop the belt down the front as shown in the video but if you cant you may need to get the drum completely out to make it easier for yourself.
Thanks bro saved me some right hassle 😉👊👊👊👌
Hi James, anytime we can help let us know.
Great video. Thank you. Pls can I have a link to the exact replacement capacitor from e-spares you mention @2.35 in video??
can you help me with my issues . my dryer keeps tripping the power as i hit start. dryer will not start. fuse checked etc and had no luck with fixing the problem.. any idea what it can be?
There doesn't seem to be any sort of bearing at the rear of the drum (hot point VTD00 ).
1. How do I locate the rear properly?
2. Wouldn't it be easier to place the new belt over the rear, than over the front, of the drum?
Thanks
Hi Martyn, depending on production your machine will either have a square or teardrop shaped bronze bearing shown as item 1 or 2 in the list here:
www.espares.co.uk/search?SearchTerm=vtd00p%20bearing
It is often easier to fit the belt down the back of the machine if you have removed the split pin and collar on the drum shaft.
1:37pm😮 my hotpoint is older! Can u help
I AM IN GREECE AND HAVE CONFUSED THE CABLE AQCF951BU HOTPOINT AQUALTIS. WHERE AM I GOING TO FIND IT TO DO IT CONTROL?
Hi ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ ΝΤΑΦΟΣ, have a look at our webpage as we sell the cables for Hotpoint www.espares.co.uk/search?SearchTerm=hotpoint%20washing%20machine%20cable
@@eSpares I want the electrical diagram from the tumble dryer because I have the wrong connections to the service. It would help me send you the wiring diagram inside of the dryer. Thanks for the response! HOTPOINT AQUALTIS MODEL: AQCF951BU (EU) SER.NO 107214098 TYPE:TCE07
Hi VASILEIOS NTAFOS, we do not have access to any wiring diagrams from Hotpoint so unfortunately, we can't help by try contacting the manufacturer.
I've bought a new belt for my indesit dryer (100% right one) but it hugs the drum so tightly that i can't even get my finger under it yet alone hook it onto the motor spindle....Any suggestions?
+Lotte Varcoe As shown in the video at 3:40 you will have to lever the belt onto the motor spindle. If the belt is already a tight fit on the drum and has no slack at all it suggests you have the wrong belt.
Hi @espares thanks for the video. It's helped greatly. My stupid question is which way does the belt have to go? Rubbed side down or smooth side down? Many thanks
If you look at the video at 3:59 you can see the ribs on the belt run in the grooves on the motor spindle.
Would this work on a Indesit condenser dryer?
We believe the process should be fairly similar for other appliances.
Gosh i bought a belt and new bearing - followed your great plan only to discover the belt had jumped its tensioner wheel - must be that wet shower mat clonking it
Hi Terv, it could be but it sounds like you have sorted it well done.
Yes you vid helped enoumously - getting a jocky pully with a proper sealed roller will hopefully improve on the standard lightweight brass sleeve thing
hi e spares i ordered a drive belt for a indesit tumble dryer model idv75 the belt i recieved was a drive belt 1860 .the problem im having is getting the belt on the spindle. it is tight. .the video was spot on but icant get the belt on the spindle.any advice please
Hi Fred, it sounds like you have the right belt but it is very tough to stretch into position especially with a new belt. The easiest method for you to do is that shown at 3:58 Use the longest screwdriver you have and make a few 'stretching' movements first before trying to pass it onto the spindle. Be careful not to catch your fingers when doing this and persevere as it can be a struggle.
Why do dryer makers use such narrow belts? Aren't those undersized??
Hi MrGiboz24, thank you for your post but not a question we can answer as that should be directed at the manufacturers but if you get an answer please post it as we are interested.
Thanks
Hi, thanks for your comment. We are pleased to hear that our video has helped you to replace the belt on your dryer and get your tumble dryer fixed!
How do you know what size belt to get?
What is your full model Jannine?.
did this on my tumbler, but the drum now rests on the motor and sqeaks as it spins. the drum didn't seem to sit on anything previously and dropped when i lent the front forward. any ideas?
+M Graham The video shows from 2:50 as the drum is lifted away the felt seal that the drum lip covers. The drum rests on the bearing slides at the front. It is important to lift the drum onto this. Another video that may make this clearer is:
ua-cam.com/video/tu5mALFghqw/v-deo.html
+eSpares thanks for the link. drum sits fine on the seal. however it looks as though we were given a drum with no shaft. would explain why the back dropped onto the motor
+M Graham If the rear bearing wears through the drum shaft can be cut through by the rear panel. The other video shows how to fit a shaft kit to your drum and resolve your problem:
ua-cam.com/video/tu5mALFghqw/v-deo.html
+eSpares have replaced the shaft twice now. each time the shaft is cut clean through and the drum drops. time for a new machine? or are there some really strong shafts somewhere out there?
+M Graham The trick is to check the rear bearing to see when it has worn through. If the last one lasted 24 months before totaly wearing through check after 12 months and replace if required the bronze bearing. This will be a lot easier than replacing the shaft git 12 months later. :-)
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Hi, thanks much appreciated...hopefully your tumble dryer is up and running great again!
hi my dryers drum axle from the rear went out of center i hear loud squeek noise when its spins that tear drop bearing bit is shredded by axle..what could cause it?
Hi Ricardas, it is common for this type of issue on Hotpoint dryers as they wear over time, we have a video that is helpful on replacing the drum shaft ua-cam.com/video/tu5mALFghqw/v-deo.html
I need BOSCH Max 7 VarioPerfect wash machine WT2YLY-
GGFLE2-4KU9YS (INLET VALVE PIPE?). PAR advise.
Hi P. Mustapa P. Maharan, check out the link to Bosch parts www.espares.co.uk/search/ma856pt1561/washing-machines/hoses/bosch
Hi, would this be the same steps for a hotpoint aquarius dryer too?
Hi Ian, 'Aquarius' is a range of models not a specific machine.
If it is a vented dryer it should be very similar, if it is a condenser dryer it will be more like this video: ua-cam.com/video/snWjzoV6HjI/v-deo.html
@@eSpares works for splendide and ariston dryers
thank you
+graham ogle :-)
It would be worth mentioning on here that anyone watching this video owning a similar dryer should be aware of the current safety recall to rectify the potential fire hazard on all Hotpoint, Creda and Indesit Vented and Condenser Driers manufactured between 2004 and 2015. This will also affect other branded dryers such as SWAN, who used Merloni's manufacturing plant to produce their goods, but as yet have not issued their own recall. Please find more information at www.hotpoint.co.uk
+Rich Lucas Thanks for the comments Rich, we never allow links to other websites in our comments but as this is a potential safety issue have made an exception this time. We are aware of the recall and produced our warning video to alert viewers here:
ua-cam.com/video/EDimm5L7zLo/v-deo.html
+eSpares Hi Rich, can you edit your link to the specific safety warning: safety.hotpoint.eu/
We are happy to share the information but may have to take your post down if it does not go direct. :-)
don t dry shoes,this is the way i burned the belt...the shoe jammed between door and wings inside
Some dryers have a special rack to allow shoes or woolens to be placed inside without tumbling. It is not a good idea generally to have a heavy item like a trainer bouncing around either a dryer or washing machine as you found out it can cause damage. 😊
Do it from the back much better and faster and less chance of loosing drum sliders at the front of the drum I know I'm a real Hotpoint Engineer.... Thank me later
Thanks for the comments.
Hasn’t the drum at the bck got a locking spindle what it pivots off ??