Hotpoint tumble dryer won’t heat up. How to reset the heating element thermostat if not getting hot

Hi guys 👋
Today I will show a quite
easy trick if your Hotpoint
tumble dryer
doesn’t heat up 😉
Thanks for watching !
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[@TheFingerman37]

What a great video. Mine was a Hotpoint tumble dryer (different model), 9 months old and had to do the same thing. Easy to take to bits, but I knew it would be a pig to put back together. Up and running. Really helpful video, saved waiting for a warranty repair.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Nice job! Congrat!

[@risqatbalogun113]

This video just saved me from looking for what part to change to buying a new unit entirely. Thank you for the information. I was so happy to hear the click 😀

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisa-oggy9238]

​@georgesworkshop8600 mine clicks but still dosent Heat up :( EDITING.... REDID IT AND CLICK WAS LOUDER IT NOW WORKS. been out of action for 2 years but I didn't wanna replace it I love this dryer 😂 thankyou

[@healthybodz1969]

I am forever grateful, I've just fixed my tumble dryer after 10 months thanks to your video, my reset was on the side and hard to get to but a bent paperclip did the trick, I was so happy to hear that little click. As a hard working single mum, you have made my Christmas. The model no was an indesit l1d80wuk Thank you so much 👏👏👏👏

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Claire, So happy to hear you could manage it. Merry Christmas

[@billyroberts6774]

Worked a treat on my old hotpoint aquarius and saved me buying a new one, especially when moneys tight.. You are a legend. Thanks so much, i subscribed as a thank you.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@PANDIVA73]

Absolutely AWESOME!!!! GEORGE TO THE RESCUE!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thanks mate!

[@ptyb6195]

My Hotpoint dryer was not heating up so after seeing your video I checked the thermostats with multimeter and one wasn’t working . I used a cocktail stick and it reset and now works again. Thanks , it’s saved paying engineers fees.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Glad I could help😉

[@jamesfukndee]

Amazing, I thought there must be a way but wasn't sure, after researching I found your video, brilliant buddy. It worked a treat, just saved a fortune as missus was stressing to buy another, especially when 40weeks pregnant and baby should have been here already, thank you very much.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi James. Thank you for your feedback! Good job! If you like my video I would much appreciate if you could support my channel. Many thanks!😊

[@ajmpestcontrol1900]

Just watched this and done it and worked thank you 👍 I was nearly buying a new dryer

[@georgesworkshop8600]

I am glad to help

[@Mortz12]

Well George, I for one am very grateful. Followed your clear instructions and IT WORKED!! I've got heat from my tumble dryer again, thank you very much!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you, I am so glad

[@ladysparkle411]

Fixed my tumble dryer instantly. Thank you so much.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thanks Donna

[@cameronhurst6028]

So glad that I found this tutorial because I’ve finally managed to get my hotpoint dryer up and running properly again

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Cameron, So glad to hear that!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you for your feedback! Good job! If you like my video I would much appreciate if you could support my channel. Many thanks!

[@spankysmp]

Thanks George. Followed your video, did the same to mine tonight and now working again.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, Good to hear about another successful job

[@richarddowson9490]

This worked perfectly, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge !

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Great to hear you found useful

[@mick0846]

Just fixed mine. Spot on advise and I'm in Mrs good books for now 😀 nice one 👍

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Good job

[@zakmalek]

Thank you, this worked a treat! Great video!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you!🤩

[@emmaparker2600]

Thank you for posting this - it worked on our Hotpoint tcfs93bgp tumble dryer !

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you!

[@sof5858]

Glorious 🌅 Thanks for this. Fixed the dryer, saved money.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, Good to hear that! Thanks

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you for your feedback! Good job! If you like my video I would much appreciate if you could support my channel. Many thanks!

[@Hurricane208]

Fantastic bit of advice. Worked a treat. And shame on the manufacturers for not publicising this.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Mate, How could they sell more products if they will tell these tricks? I’m glad to help

[@robertlynas3917]

I just did this.I did not hear a click or feel anything. As mine is integrated I took the opportunity to clean out the bottom filter as this is not normally accessible.Thrned jt ot think I had fixed it, but hey presto there is heat! Not sure if it just needed a good clean or if I had reset the thermostat switch.

[@mariner4ever]

You Sir have just saved me a call out fee and repair charge. Annoyingly though my reset button was on the side of the heating element that I couldn’t get to properly so I had to try and unscrew that to get to it which was really awkward given the angle of it but I managed it in the end. Too man, cheers. 👍

[@mariner4ever]

*top man

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Congrats

[@stevezielinski2096]

Just carried out the tip. Worked. So pleased to hear the click on reset. Thanks

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Steve, Good to hear you could do it! Congratulations

[@stevezielinski2096]

Hi. Followed your tip and it worked. But every so often it trips out again. Any ideas and should I replace a part. Hope you can advise. Thanks Steve

[@vduridalternatives]

Worked a treat. You're a legend bro 👊🏿

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you mate!

[@julianapoloczanska9910]

It worked thanks 😊 I was looking at the wrong part so pleased 😊

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Good job!

[@leeguitar2970]

Great video. Worked a charm on my Hotpoint CTD40 👍🏻

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thanks Lee

[@user-gm9wv2nq1p]

Great video, did this on my dryer earlier today as it was cold and all lights flashing. Took 10 min to do and working again 🎉

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Great job!

[@nickmac1984]

Thank you so much.... worked for me, taking the time to make this video has helped so many people. LEGEND!!!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thanks Nick 👍

[@P7RV]

Thank you my friend. This sorted out my machine. Great Video.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Great to hear that 😉 Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@abottsleigh]

Thank you for the video, couldn’t have solved it without it.👍

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Rob. Thank you for your feedback! Good job! If you like my video I would much appreciate if you could support my channel. Many thanks! George

[@davidlloyd5390]

Thank you what a super video it fixed my hotpoint dryer and a easy fix not in a million years would you work that out without this video

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Glad I could help😉

[@timcooke782]

Top video squire! That just saved me a few bob! CHEERS!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thanks Tim

[@georgekailou]

Great video fixed our tumble dryer not heating issue…..thanks for sharing 🙏🏻 Saves calling insurance company and wasting the engineers time!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Congratulations George!

[@user-lj8nn9hi6c]

Just followed this and fixed my dryer, thanks!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you for sharing your feedback 😉👍

[@knowlsona9942]

This is crazy, IThanks so much for posting this. I have a hotpoint d80wuk which stopped heating up, using the little button saved me tons!!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, Great to hear that!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you for your feedback! Good job! If you like my video I would much appreciate if you could support my channel. Many thanks!

[@charlietwohats]

Brilliant, worked straight away thanks!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Great! 👍

[@PodgeSandwich]

Another happy subscriber. I heard the click and knew I was onto a winner. Gent for sharing this

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Congrats mate! 👏

[@user-xj4ys8gn2b]

Top man you saved the day worked spot on thanks

[@georgesworkshop8600]

I’m glad to hear that

[@rarabo2998]

Very helpful. Thank you bro for sharing.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

You’re welcome

[@markr-stracey9052]

Spot on, many thanks George 🙂 👍

[@georgesworkshop8600]

You’re welcome

[@phil6306]

Many thanks. Got mine working. Saved me a few quid

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Glad to hear that!

[@ILoveKai0127]

It worked! Thank you soooo much for sharing!🎉

[@georgesworkshop8600]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@Tichx]

Thank you worked a treat, will monitor and change sensor if needed.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, You’re welcome, let me know if you’ve done

[@NostalgiaVideoGames]

Very helpful video. Many thanks for this 👏🙏

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@karmaso4813]

Thanks George! It works...👍👍

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Good to hear!

[@russcollinson9120]

Excellent video and meant I could fix it myself. Apart from the seal giving me some trouble to get the big cover off, it was a piece of cake. Hotpoint probably charge about £100 to fix this

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Congrats mate!

[@aaronnifton5465]

Works a treat thank you

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thanks Aaron!

[@kclarke2388]

Life saver and money saver 🙌 thanks 😊

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Good job Keighley!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you for your feedback! Good job! If you like my video I would much appreciate if you could support my channel. Many thanks!

[@ccvadvogados8981]

Thank you very much, it work it like you explain. Thanks once again, my machine was stop working because of that problem more then 4months. 🙏🏿🇵🇹

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you

[@kurdistanforever2038]

Thank you very much I done it it's working now well done

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Your welcome 😉👍

[@John-hh4uz]

Excellent video and detail.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Glad you liked it!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you for your feedback! Good job! If you like my video I would much appreciate if you could support my channel. Many thanks!

[@rcfools]

Thank you. This just fixed mine. Wasn't the heater thermostat on mine. Was the one in the front by the filter.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Good job mate! 👍

[@DarkseedZ68]

You sir are a legend 👍

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you

[@sebastiankowalewski2372]

George, you're a legend!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Seb, Thank you, you are great!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you for your feedback! If you like my video I would much appreciate if you could support my channel. Many thanks!

[@adamsk6648]

Thank you so much for the video 👍🏻

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Very welcome 😉

[@alexshaw3910]

You just saved me a few hundred pounds - thank you! (Used this technique to fix a Hotpoint Aquarius 8.)

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Alex, Happy to help

[@Scottmanscotty100]

Thank you, worked!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Great! 👍

[@paulgilraine3127]

Well done mate you just saved me money that I was short on I thought here goes another dryer this morning and I thought I will just try KZbin and this video was the first one up 😊

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thanks Paul! I’m happy to help!

[@paulgilraine3127]

@@georgesworkshop8600 thanks again buddy I have a question what do you think might have caused the problem in the first place I thought it might have got to hot so I've pulled the dryer away from the wall a little bit

[@amiller7986]

​@paulgilraine3127 I think it's when we open door before the cycle is finished?

[@paulgilraine3127]

@@amiller7986 thanks for that I can now push the dryer back in a bit I was sure it was over heating .

[@amiller7986]

@paulgilraine3127 you're welcome. I'm chuffed to bits as I managed to reset the thermostat on mine too :) I now pause the cycle before stopping it , one of my daughters was really annoyed with my stupidity !

[@sunainaatthi]

Legend! It worked

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you!

[@fifafan5918]

Thanks so much ...can't believe it worked ...was going to buy a new tumble dryer 😂

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Well done 👍

[@cairen2013]

Amazing you sir are a genius....dryer fixed 😅

[@georgesworkshop8600]

WOW! Great job! 👏

[@shanemcmahon2614]

Great video 👍

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thanks ☺️

[@worsfoldjm82]

Thank you for this video. You've saved me a lot of money not having to buy a new Tumbledrier.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thanks mate! 👍

[@writingelastic]

Thank you very much! Used this trick on my Hotpoint machine and it's up and running again. I wonder if it had something to do with the dry yesterday, as I noticed I hadn't pushed the water tray the whole way in, maybe it caused the machine to overheat or do something. But either way it works perfectly now!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

If you didn’t push back the water tank fully water will circulate in the system until when it’s too much there. Then the empty water tank light will come up.

[@shawnhart8716]

You are awesome. Thanks very much.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Your very welcome 😉

[@CocoPebz]

Listen mate, you just save me ! Thank you so much for posting this video ! Is there a reason why it happened? I'm wondering if it's because it was overloaded ? Could that be a factor? Either way it's working now .. cheers mate !

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Coco, May too much clothes in it or fluffies block the air circulation and overheat. I’m glad it worked

[@rover100bunson]

perfect, thanks

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thanks mate 👍

[@blainefitzgerald616]

Best vid ever wow❤

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You made my day.

[@ianhindle7065]

Thank you 🙏

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Your welcome 😉

[@SoulfulRose]

Thank you

[@georgesworkshop8600]

I’m glad to know you were finding it useful

[@adamdix8478]

Hi, thanks for the video! I heard a click and put it back together but unfortunately still no heat. What would you suggest next? Thanks!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, This is a quick trick, if this doesn’t work it could be a couple things, like new sensor or new heating element required. Have you cleaned out all the fluffs?

[@lisa-oggy9238]

Worked on hotpoint aqualtis thankyou so much its been out of action 2yrs 😂

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Lucky day!

[@lisa-oggy9238]

@georgesworkshop8600 not so lucky now :( it worked for 24hrs then stopped heating again. I've tried resetting but no luck. Amazon just delivered a new thermostat... fingers crossed it works

[@lisa-oggy9238]

​@georgesworkshop8600 didn't work 😂 saved it for 1 day oh well

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Good luck 🤞

[@BH2022KW]

Thxxx its work !!! U R suppper herrrooooo 😂😂🔥🔥 Thxx alooooottttt u saved mee

[@BH2022KW]

Im the 1K follower 🎉

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Happy to help😉

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Many thanks for the subscribe 🤗👍

[@goldblend86]

thanks, with 2 kids and piles of washing in the ranks you've saved my proverbial ar$e

[@georgesworkshop8600]

I’m glad if my video helped

[@Disorder1889]

Why do you think the stat went o/c in the first place ??? Might be a good idea to explain this as prevention is better than the cure

[@Avdarmaly]

Thank you for your video. On My Indesit 1 thermostat has a hole on it, and the other one has no a hole. Is this how it should be? I reset the one has a hole and the current goes through now, I checked with a multimeter. But the second thermostat can't be reset and current doesn't go through it. I don''t want to buy wrong parts trying to guess. Nothing is cheap these days.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, not all sensor has hole. Does it work your dryer? Where is no hole, it has different function.

[@OscarsEditing]

worked like a charm mate, thanks so much!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Laura, I’m glad to hear that

[@jamesmorris673]

Not all heroes wear capes, Legend, we're back in the game 💥 click 🔥

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Thanks James! 😉

[@audreycemah8458]

Hi, I have a hotpoint model H2D81Wuk . I followed the instruction but there doesn't seem to be a hole in the middle like in your video. Please help!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Audrey, Sorry but yours is a quite new model, I didn’t fixed any of this. And I can’t help

[@WalkWithPedro]

Hi I just changed the heating element is there any fire risk if I have done it wrong? I feel it was straightforward enough

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, It’s really important to clean out all fluffies to reduce all risk.

[@Leo-gt1bx]

I have Zanusi ZDC8203W condenser that is not heating. I was initially called because the belt snapped it turns on and the motor is spinning but discovered no power to the elements. The TOC on the heater is fine and the NTC is working there. There is continuity on the blower ntc any suggestions please?

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Leo, I don’t get used to fix Zanussi and I cannot give any advice without a careful investigation. Sorry, but I can’t help now.

[@Leo-gt1bx]

@@georgesworkshop8600 No problem George I fixed it thanks👍

[@giraffeyjackie]

The 1st set of screws on silver padding are not screws on mine...they more hexagon shape? Can't get it off?

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, You can remove them, no worries.

[@giraffeyjackie]

@@georgesworkshop8600 had a star shaped alan key..that did the trick..popped pin in til pop and yesterday stopped again..have ordered new bits will fit on weekend

[@theazerothtourist]

hey! thanks for the video, the fix worked but it tripped again a few uses later. any idea of the cause so i can fix the route of the issue please

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, First idea, clean the dryer all around the drum , use hoover to reach narrow places, holes. If after a good clean you experience the issue replace the sensor.

[@TheChrissyboyx]

@@georgesworkshop8600what you mean by replace the sensor m8 I’m having same issues, keeps tripping after few uses and it’s all been cleaned out

[@Stuart_010]

My thermostat popped but i pushed it back in and its still running cold any idea? CDN7000

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi mate, I presume the heating element is faulty. Let’s check it may it’s burnt or teared.

[@joncoles3480]

This was really helpful… except I didn’t get the click… how can I determine the issue now? Cheers

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Jon, If this couldn’t help maybe a sensor or heating element need to be replaced.

[@zakmalek]

I used a straightend safety pin to reset it.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Good idea!

[@ethanstevens7345]

Hi, I reset the heating element thermostat and heard the click which worked. But now it’s broke again, is this fix a one time thing or can it be done multiple times. I tried to make it click again and it’s not clicking. Thank you

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Ethan, That sensor need to be replaced. And clean well out all fluffy.

[@colin7225]

Have just replaced the whole heating element on an Indesit dryer and it's still not heating up, any idea what else could be wrong? It tumbles fine.

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Colin, Lets try to replace the sensor in the drum. That is cheaper than heating element

[@colin7225]

@@georgesworkshop8600 OK thanks I will take a look at that.

[@Izz626]

Hi my dryer doesn’t have a hole in the sensor, what would you suggest?

[@Izz626]

It’s a hotpoint dryer h3d91wbuk

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, Unfortunately, not all models have this option to reset. Some of them have tiny button, some of them can’t be reset.

[@boobzilla1989]

Just done this after not getting any heat & replacing the element (was obviously broken) Now getting too hot and glowing red & smells like an electrical fire waiting to happen. Thermostat problem?

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Charlotte, Has been all fluffy removed before the new element fitted? Did you check the element without return the back cover? That is really important to put it back, as this ensure the correct airway around the element. Or burn down the excessive fluffy .

[@Scutty08]

Hi it work for me too but it keeps going again do you know the reason for this, is it time for a new machine?

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, In my opinion the sensor need to be replaced. You can find on ebay.

[@jezlucas3878]

My high temp not working Got continuity though the stat any ideas

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Jez, The heating element is wrong probably.

[@paulyates2548]

On my Indesit doesn't have I reset button were you have shown help please

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi mate, Not all model have this reset function. May the thermostat sensor or the heating element is broken, but this is just my guess. Without inspection isn’t sure anything.

[@ruthmcgill1030]

Hi our dryer dosnt have a hole for reset, you wouldnt know what we should do, do you?

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Ruth, In different models thermostat is on different place. In some models have button instead of hole. Or no option for this trick.

[@jaccob672]

is there a way to not have to keep doing this to the appliance? cheers

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Jacob, If you have switched back a couple times I recommend to change the sensor. Or the heating element need attention.

[@Disorder1889]

Or check for blockages as that's why it's popping

[@sameerasmith435]

Can you help with my dyer it’s not getting hot

[@georgesworkshop8600]

I can’t help sorry, I’m on holiday…

[@paulocarvalho8970]

Mine has 4 of those plugs but no hole, any clues?

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Probably yours has different system and this trick is not available.

[@akhan999]

Is this a solution or merely a bypass? Wondering what the risks are?

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, This is a safety solution. But without a proper clean, remove all deposited fluff around the drum and wires it will give a temporary fix. With a good clean it could work for a while again.

[@jms8346]

I’ve unscrewed every screw I can find but the tin foil panel just won’t move. Help!!!!!!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi, sometimes due to the high temperature the seal melt and makes hard to remove this cover. Use a flat screwdriver or something similar to force the cover to move.

[@julianapoloczanska9910]

I opened mine but no hole for the reset button… just a blue disc what do I do ?

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Juliana, Could you please send a picture what do you see exactly there?

[@esmatmfawzy]

I tried to press the thermostate but no click felt and red switch not moving at all

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hi Esmat, If there is no click, in this case something else the problem. I have a couple videos, please check them , may you will find the solution.

[@stoqnstoqnov3753]

It didn't work for me 😢, but applause for the video. Mine heats up, then gets cold. After I wait 1 hour start again it heats up again and after 20 minutes it becomes cold again. Any idea?

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Hello, There are 2 sensors on the heating element, may you should replace them one by one. If the sensors replacement didn’t work then the heating element itself should be changed.

[@stoqnstoqnov3753]

@@georgesworkshop8600 Thank you. I changed them, it warmed up and turned off again. I cleaned the propeller that cools the engine. Now it works like it should. Thanks for the reply and good luck with the channel. 😊🍀

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Good job 👍

[@mufuliramark]

Just had a look at mine but there are no holes to put a drill bit into

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Different makes and models have different fixtures. Some haven’t got this option.

[@mufuliramark]

@@georgesworkshop8600 I had to bite the bullet and fork out £57 for a new one!

[@georgesworkshop8600]

Sorry mate