Hotpoint Tumble Dryer Drum Rollers

The small wheels that carry the weight of the drum and let it turn smoothly.

Signs it has failed

• A squealing, rumbling or thumping noise as the drum turns
• The noise follows the drum speed
• Black dust or marks near the rollers
• The drum feels rough when turned by hand

Check before you buy

• With the dryer unplugged, turn the drum by hand and feel for roughness
• Remove the front panel and spin each roller to check for wobble or play
• Check the belt and idler pulley while you are inside

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 and front panels to expose the drum support
3. Support the drum and take the belt off
4. Remove the old rollers and shafts and fit the new ones
5. Refit the belt and 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

Rollers vary by wheel width and shaft. Replace them as a set, and match the part number or your model number.

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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