My tumble dryer has stopped turning, it gets hot and makes a noise like it's trying to tun but won't move.

If I take the top off and start it moving it by hand it works but then stops after a while and the heater keeps getting hotter.

Am I missing something basic here?

Still Damp, April 2009

What is the specification of the capacitor?

raymond lim, September 2014

I had identical symptoms. It was fixed by removing the bottom grey plate at the rear of the drier. The larger top panel does not need to be removed but only loosened at the bottom. This gives easy access to the capacitor that is attached to the motor by a single nut. A replacement capacitor was obtained for around £10 from a local appliance repair shop. This was an equivalent of the Bosch capacitor. Fitting this cured the problem. Make sure you take note of how the four spade connectors are attached to the capacitor.

Anon2, April 2009

Most likely the problem is a faulty capacitor attached to the motor not giving a sufficient kick to get it turning. Bosch website costs this at £43.

Anon, April 2009