Hotpoint Aquarius 1100 - Grinding Noise From Drum

the bearings have gone

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about dryers and noises...

It will help you determine what is happening there...

Dryer Repair Squeaks, Grinding, Clicking and Knocking Noise


heatman101

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Take the backplate off the machine and take out the heating element which looks like a long oval and has three wires to it you can then see inside the drum to see if anything is in there

Something stuck between drums or possibly heating element touching inner drum.

Most likely your drum bearings are worn out. This is a major repair.

You may be better off replacing the machine.

Ash

put few clothes in it drum to switch on its ball in there

The bra wire bears no relation to your present problem.
Remove top cover, screws at rear, and push top cover back.
See if the belt is still on, if it is, then select final spin and see if the motor and drum go round, if it does not, then the brushes in the motor probably need replacing.
Unplug washer, and disconnect the motor. you will find the brushes at the motor plug end, depress plastic lugs, and slide brushes out, if they are less than 5mm long, then replace them

If it is the belt that has come off, you will have to remove the rear panel to refit it.
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sounds like bearings in your ctd40
We have made a few videos on these dryers and there are some very good repair guides on these.
if you need parts please feel free to see site or contact me with the full model number of the ID plate How-to-Repair
How replace the bearing kit

And if you have the type with a fixed Riveted Drum shaft then you will need this video


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