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Hotpoint tumble dryer drive belts.

Hotpoint have changed the design of all the tumble dryer drive belts, they used to have a tension pulley system ( see image on right ) but there are no tension pulley systems any longer, Hotpoint in their wisdom have decided to change all their tumble dryer belts now using a fixed elasticated drive belt. In our opinion this is a big step backwards  for Hotpoint as on this new fixed belt system there is a lot of stress on the rear bearing, drum and drum shaft, drive belt, front drum bearings & both drum felts. We replace a lot of belts because of this. If you are changing a Hotpoint tumble dryer drive belt you will find it very difficult if not impossible to stretch the drive belt over the drum & motor shaft, it is possible but as i say very very difficult, i try to loosen the motor screw from the base of the Hotpoint tumble dryer then stretch it using a special tool over the Hotpoint tumble dryer motor. Good luck.