Hi I'm Mat from espares
in this video I'll be showing you how to replace a start switch in a Hotpoint tumble dryer.
If your machine doesn't turn on by the start button
it may well mean that the starts which is failed and it needs replacing.
However if you have to press and hold your start button to activate your machine
then the issue may well be on some models with this relay board
or with the door lock switch on other models.
And you can find out how to repair that problem in other eSpares videos.
Safety first: Always unplug an appliance before carrying out any work.
The next thing I need to do to access the starts switch
is to take the top of the appliance off by undoing these two screws at the back.
I now need to remove the draw because I'll be removing the front panel.
Next I need to undo the four screws to at the top
and then two that hold the drawer housing in place.
With all four screws remove the control panel is now held in place by the dial here.
So i'm going to remove that and whilst i'm doing that I'll also remove the start button.
It's a good idea grab a blunt knife or a butter knife just ease it between the button and the control panel
being very careful not to damage either the button or the panel itself.
Same with the knob, just pull it as far as you can
and then you can ease the knife into the gap making the knob come off very easily.
With the knob removed the control panel is now just held in place
by these four wires and also the lamp here.
To remove the lamp ease it off the top clip
and then the bottom clip and now i can simply remove the wires from the control panel.
Before I remove the old switch just I'm going to bring in the new switch
which gives you a very clear example of how the old switch is held in place.
There are two arrowheads either side which if I push down you can see that they can flex.
And these hold the start switch in place. So to remove the old one
grab the start switch from behind and then use a pair of pliers to work
round these arrowheads and release the start switch from the control panel.
I'm just putting a bit of sideways pressure on the start switch just to help
the clips release a little easier.
And then your new starts switch simply locks into place
and the arrowheads keep it firmly in the control panel and simply replace the start button.
With the control panel in place
i'm just going to use the knob to hold it in position while I refit the screws.
Close the door and refit the water draw I can then rescrew in the top.
So there we have it,
one new starts switch fitted to this Hotpoint tumble dryer.
Remember spares and accessories for all the appliances around your home
can be found on the eSpares website.
Thanks for watching.