Why does my tumble dryer belt keep breaking?
If your tumble dryer has stopped turning, the most common reason is a broken tumble dryer belt. A belt that has snapped will have been under too much stress, causing it to snap or burn. This friction will create heat and cause the belt to snap.
Is there a recall on Indesit tumble dryers?
Whirlpool Tumble Dryer Recall Program July 2019 Affected models: Indesit, Hotpoint, Creda, Swan and Proline brand models made between 2004 and 2015 Check your model…
Where does the dryer belt go?
The dryer belt goes around the outside of the drum and is looped onto a drive pulley attached to the dryer motor shaft which drives the belt, and around an idler pulley which applies tension to the belt. This tension is what causes the belt to grip the outside of the drum in order to rotate it.
How do I know if my tumble dryer belt is broken?
You can tell if the drive belt is broken because the tumble dryer will still consume electricity and the motor will continue to make noise when it is in operation.
What happens when dryer belt breaks?
When Belt Breaks Over time, wear can weaken the belt until it reaches its breaking point. When a dryer belt breaks, the drum no longer turns to tumble the clothes in the dryer’s hot air. This means clothes won’t dry even if the dryer’s heater and electric motor continue to function.
Are Indesit tumble dryers safe to buy now?
Tumble Dryer Safety Notice A safety notice has been issued for Hotpoint, Indesit, Swan, Proline and Creda tumble dryers manufactured between April 2004 and September 2015 due to a risk of fire caused by fluff coming into contact with the heating elements.
Is Indesit a good brand of tumble dryer?
Best budget tumble dryer: Indesit Vented Tumble Dryer “We just bought an Indesit. I’m very pleased with the Indesit and everything is getting dry.” At under £200, this 7kg capacity vented tumble dryer is one of the best value machines out there, especially as it comes from a manufacturer that Mumsnetters love.
