Hotpoint Tumble Dryer Drive Belt

The long belt that loops around the drum and is turned by the motor, so the drum tumbles.

Signs it has failed

• The motor runs but the drum does not turn
• A thumping or flapping noise as the drum spins
• A smell of burning rubber
• The belt looks frayed, stretched or has snapped

Check before you buy

• Open the door and turn the drum by hand: if it spins with almost no resistance, the belt has broken or slipped off
• Check the idler pulley and drum rollers at the same time, since a worn one will wreck a new belt
• Look for lint packed around the motor

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
2. Remove the top, front or back panel as needed for your model
3. Release the tension on the idler pulley and remove the old belt
4. Loop the new belt around the drum with the ribbed side against the drum, then around the idler and the motor pulley
5. Check the belt sits straight, refit the panels 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

Belts are length- and rib-specific. Match the part number or measure the old belt, and check it is listed for your model.

Part numbers listed for Hotpoint tumble dryer drive belt

These are manufacturer part numbers that a UK spares retailer lists as Hotpoint tumble dryer drive belt 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.

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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