Hotpoint Dryer Drum Roller

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

DifficultyModerate

Typical time60 to 90 minutes

ToolsScrewdrivers or nut drivers, Pliers

Safety. Unplug the dryer before you start (and switch off the breaker if it is hard-wired). A blocked vent is a fire risk, so always clear the cause of any overheating.

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 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

Unplug the dryer
Remove the top and front panels to expose the drum support
Support the drum and take the belt off
Remove the old rollers and shafts and fit the new ones
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.

Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.