Hotpoint HTX24GASKWS 6.2 cu ft Gas Dryer with Auto Dry and Wrinkle Prevent Option MECH-02 Error Fix: Drum Not Turning — Motor Runs or Hums

Error code MECH-02 on the Hotpoint HTX24GASKWS 6.2 cu ft Gas Dryer with Auto Dry and Wrinkle Prevent Option means: Drum Not Turning — Motor Runs or Hums. The dryer motor runs (you can hear it hum) but the drum does not rotate — the drive belt has broken; the belt is a thin flat or ribbed belt that wraps around the entire drum circumference, threads under a spring-loaded idler pulley, and around the motor pulley; a broken belt is the single most common dryer repair; on most GE/Hotpoint dryers, access the belt by removing the top panel (release spring clips) and then the front panel; thread the new belt around the drum (ribbed side against the drum), route it under the idler pulley and around the motor pulley; the idler pulley spring provides tension — also inspect the idler pulley for wear while the dryer is open

The most successful fix is "Replace Drive Belt and Inspect Idler Pulley" (medium difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$25. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Drive Belt and Inspect Idler Pulley") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: Putty knife, Phillips screwdriver, Needle-nose pliers.

DIY cost: $15-$25. Professional repair typically costs $120-$180. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Hotpoint HTX24GASKWS 6.2 cu ft Gas Dryer with Auto Dry and Wrinkle Prevent Option has 8 other known error codes, including: MECH-01 (No Heat — Drum Tumbles But Clothes Don't Dry), MECH-03 (Takes Too Long to Dry — Extended Cycle Times), MECH-04 (Loud Thumping, Squealing, or Scraping Noise), MECH-05 (Overheating — Dryer or Clothes Too Hot), MECH-06 (Won't Start — No Response When Start Button Pressed), and 3 more.

Error code MECH-02 also appears on 7 other Hotpoint models: HDA3600HWW 24 in Built-In Dishwasher with 48 dBA Noise Level and 5 Wash Cycles, HPS18BTHBB 18 cu ft Top Freezer Refrigerator with LED Lighting and Humidity-Controlled Crispers, HSS25GFTWW 25.3 cu ft Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Ice & Water Dispenser and LED Interior Lighting, HTS18GBSSS 18 cu ft Top-Freezer Refrigerator with Adjustable Wire Shelves, HTW200ASKWW 3.5 cu ft Top Load Washer with Deep Water Wash and Dual Action Agitator, HTW240ASKWS 3.8 cu ft Top Load Washer with Deep Fill and Heavy Duty Agitator, and 1 more. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.