Hotpoint Tumble Dryer Motor

Turns the drum (through the belt) and drives the fan that circulates air.

Signs it has failed

• The dryer will not start, or starts and stops quickly
• A hum without the drum turning
• A burning smell or very hot motor housing
• Loud squealing or grinding from the motor

Check before you buy

• Check the belt, idler pulley and the door switch first
• Spin the motor shaft by hand with the dryer unplugged
• Check the start capacitor if the motor hums but will not turn

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. Open the cabinet and remove the belt
3. Disconnect the motor wiring and release the mounting bracket
4. Fit the new motor and pulley, reconnect the wiring and refit the belt
5. Refit the panels and run a test cycle

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

Motors are specific to the dryer platform. Match the part number on the motor label and your model number.

Part numbers listed for Hotpoint tumble dryer motor

These are manufacturer part numbers that a UK spares retailer lists as Hotpoint tumble dryer motor 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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