Hotpoint Tumble Dryer Capacitor

A start capacitor that gives the motor the push it needs to begin turning.

Signs it has failed

• The motor hums but the drum does not turn
• The dryer starts only when the drum is turned by hand
• The dryer is slow to start or cuts out
• A swollen or leaking capacitor

Check before you buy

• Unplug the dryer and discharge the capacitor before touching it
• Look for a bulged or leaking case
• Check the belt turns freely, since a stiff drum gives the same symptom

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your tumble dryer and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

1. Unplug the dryer and wait several minutes
2. Remove the panel to reach the capacitor
3. Discharge the old capacitor safely, photograph the wiring and disconnect it
4. Fit the new capacitor with the same microfarad and voltage rating
5. Refit the panel and test

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

The capacitance (microfarads) and voltage must match the old capacitor exactly. Both are printed on the case.

Part numbers listed for Hotpoint tumble dryer capacitor

These are manufacturer part numbers that a UK spares retailer lists as Hotpoint tumble dryer capacitor parts (checked 2026-10-29). Fit is per model: a number here is a lead to check against your own rating plate, not a promise it fits your machine. Searching the exact number is the most reliable way to find the right part. The retailer lists 15 Hotpoint numbers for this part type; 10 are shown, because most fit only specific models. Search with your model number to narrow it down.

Some numbers are used across Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda and other Whirlpool-group brands. Numbers starting C00 are the Hotpoint/Indesit manufacturer reference format. If your old part has a number printed on it, match that first.

Find it on Amazon

This opens an Amazon search for the part so you see what is in stock for your model today. Look for your model number in the listing title or the “compatible models” section, and prefer sellers who state it explicitly.

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