Hotpoint Tumble dryer

[Chrissy267]

My tumble dryer doesn’t seem to be spinning and has a bit of a burning smell, I’ve unplugged it

 

[Doghouse Riley]

Could be that the belt has broken.

Historically, there's been a lot of problems with overheating of dryers which subsequently caught fire as lint had got to the elements.

Have you checked yours against this?

Whirlpool recall: full list of Hotpoint tumble dryer models recalled

Whirlpool has issued an urgent appeal for owners of dangerous faulty tumble dryers that have not yet been replaced or modified to come forward.

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You might be entitled to a replacement.

If not, changing a belt is possible but it is a bit fiddly if you don't have much DIY experience.

 

[Chrissy267]

Thank you I checked the belt is snapped in half I’m gonna have a try myself