How do I replace the drive belt on my Zanussi TC485W Condensor dryer.

colin mcneill, November 2004

check out this link I found it really helpful when replacing my dryer belt,
http://www.wikihow.com/Replace-a-Broken-Drive-Belt-in-a-Clothes-Dryer
not sure if its allowed to post links here but its some good pictures of the steps described above

KeithM, September 2011

yes brought anew one did not see old one join up old one same size but cant get belt tight or know if tenisoner need rep to fit belt

barryinton, March 2011

Great stuff worked for me too thanks

Philip, May 2010

Thanks for this entry - fixed my TC485W with these steps.

I also found the black belt tensioner pulley lying in the bottom of the case - so didn't actually have to replace the belt - just reattached it. But the belt is showing signs of wear and tear so I'll probably need to replace shortly.

Steve P, December 2009

The same repair sequence applies to the TC482W.
I would have worked out the majority of the procedure myself but would probably have omitted to remove the circlip.
I have previously had to replace the black tensioner pulley before but not the belt. If, after feeding the belt over the pulley, the belt is inadequately tensioned you are feeding the belt over the pulley incorrectly. The motor automatically tensions the belt so feed it over the pulley the other way.
Thank you again for the information.

Paul Owens, October 2008

Hi Ian and Jon

Spot on with the solution.

Thanks for the Posting this.

Garry, March 2008

Excellent answer, helped me replace the belt on my Zanussi (different model, same principle). The problem is that when the belt has broken you can't see what route it takes over the motor and tensioner. You will find that the motor will move, enabling you to get the belt under the black tensioner.

Jon, December 2007

The short answer is remove the galvanised back from the main case and replace the belt. This is accomplished as follows.
Remove the drier lid - two screws at the rear, and slide the top to the rear until channels in the top disengage from their retaining screws. Pull free the spade connectors connecting the main loom to the the white block on the rear of the case.
Lay the drier face down, with a couple of cushions/wooden blocks positioned to protect the rotary switch. Remove the circlip and two washers, which hold the drum spindle into its bearing. This model has two belts, one a small one driving a fan. This small belt must be removed to gain access to the drum and drive belt. To remove the small belt, undo the single screw holding the lower white plastic belt cover from the rear of the case. Unclip and rotate the cover free of the rear of the case. Remove the small belt. Remove all the retaining screws holding the rear of the case to the main case. Do not remove any screws other than those on the extreme bottom and edges of the case. Lift the cover free (you may need to disconnect another electrical connection. Loop the belt over the drum and the motor centre spindle. Fit the black belt tensioner pulley over the upper spindle and pass the belt under it.
Replace parts in reverse order. Ensuring that the new belt is running on the marks on the drum left by the old belt. Test and use. (I found the black belt tensioner pulley, free of its spindle, lying in the foot of the case.

Ian Ainslie, October 2006