Hotpoint Washing Machine Drive Belt

The belt that carries the drive from the motor pulley to the drum pulley.

Signs it has failed

• The motor runs but the drum does not turn
• A squealing or slipping noise during the spin
• A smell of hot rubber
• A belt that looks cracked, glazed or has come off

Check before you buy

• Unplug the machine and turn the drum by hand: free movement with a loose belt points to a slipped or broken belt
• Check the motor and drum pulleys for wear or damage
• Check the belt is the right profile and length

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your washing machine 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 machine
2. Remove the back panel to see the belt and pulleys
3. Slip the old belt off the motor pulley, then the drum pulley
4. Fit the new belt on the drum pulley first, then roll it onto the motor pulley while turning the drum
5. Refit the panel and test a short spin

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 sized by length and rib profile (for example, a number such as 1158 or a letter code like J5 or PJ). Match the code printed on the old belt.

Part numbers listed for Hotpoint washing machine drive belt

These are manufacturer part numbers that a UK spares retailer lists as Hotpoint washing machine 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. 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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