Hotpoint Tumble Dryer Heater Element

Provides the heat that dries the clothes.

Signs it has failed

• The dryer tumbles but the air stays cold or only lukewarm
• Drying takes far longer than before
• The breaker trips when a heated cycle starts
• The element looks broken or has visibly sagging coils

Check before you buy

• Check the lint filter and vent first: a blocked vent causes overheating and failures
• Test the element with a multimeter: no continuity means it has failed
• Check the thermal fuse or thermostat which commonly fail together

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, if hard-wired, switch off its breaker
2. Remove the rear or lower panel to reach the heater housing
3. Photograph and disconnect the wiring
4. Unscrew the element, fit the new one and replace any tripped thermostat or fuse
5. Reconnect, 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

Elements vary by wattage, shape and terminals. Match the part number or the model, and replace thermal protection at the same time where supplied.

Part numbers listed for Hotpoint tumble dryer heater element

These are manufacturer part numbers that a UK spares retailer lists as Hotpoint tumble dryer heater element 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 31 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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