How to change the motor on a tumble dryer
- How to change the motor on a tumble dryer
- Safety first remove the plug from the mains socket.
- Tools: Phillips & flat screwdriver an 8mm socket & spanner and a pair of pliers
- Hotpoint CTD00
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove the 2 retaining screws to the top lid.
- From the front give the top lid a good push.
- Now remove the lid.
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove the retaining screws to the side panel.
- Remove the top screw to the side panel.
- Now remove the side panel.
- Make a note of the wires (A photograph is useful)
- Remove or cut the cable tie holding the wires
- Now remove the wires
- Wires removed
- Using the pliers release the cable clip attached to the heater casing
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove 2 screws and the small bearing casing
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove the screws and remove the heater casing.
- Remove the heater casing with heater attached and pull wires through machine.
- Using a flat headed screwdriver remove the jubilee clamp retaining the recirculation fan
- Remove the recirculation fan
- Remove the wires from the cooling fan housing
- Wires removed
- Un clip and remove the cooling fan housing
- Remove inlet ring
- Using a pair of pliers remove the corbin clip retaining the cooling fan
- Remove the cooling fan
- Using an 8mm spanner remove 1 bolt and release the other to the belt tensioner
- Un clip the belt tensioner from the motor
- Remove the belt from the belt tensioner
- Make a note of the wires (a photograph is useful) and remove them
- Make a note of the wires (a photograph is useful) and remove them
- Wires Removed
- Using an 8mm socket remove 4 bolts retaining the motor
- Remove the motor
- Motor removed
- Take the new motor from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
- Replace the motor
- Using an 8mm socket replace 4 bolts retaining the motor and tighten them
- Now you can replace the wires
- Replace the wires to the capacitor
- Reconnect the wires
- Replace the belt to the belt tensioner
- Relocate the belt tensioner to the motor
- Using an 8mm spanner replace 1 bolt and tighten both bolts to the belt tensioner
- Replace the cooling fan
- Using a pair of pliers replace the corbin clip retaining the cooling fan
- Replace inlet ring
- Replace the cooling fan housing
- Cooling fan housing replaced
- Relocate the wires into the recess on the cooling fan housing
- Replace the recirculation fan
- Using a flat headed screwdriver replace the jubilee clamp retaining the fan
- Push the wires through the hole and refit the heater casing to the appliance.
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace the retaining screws to the heater casing
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace the small casing securing with 2 screws.
- Now replace the heater wires
- Wires replaced
- Now refit or renew the cable tie.
- Cable tie in place
- Locate the side panel into place.
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace the top screw to the side panel.
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace the rear screws to the side panel.
- Replace the lid.
- From the rear push the lid forward into place and secure with 2 retaining screws
- The appliance is now ready for use.
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Disclaimer: The information provided has been prepared as a guide only and the steps taken are likely to vary for different appliance models. We strongly recommend using a qualified engineer to undertake major repairs and fault finding.
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