Appliance Spares
Quick answer: If your heat pump dryer has gone noisy, rumbly or squeaky, the two parts that wear out are the drum bearing kit and the drive belt. Do them together while the machine is apart — on a Stirling SHPD80W that is about $54.90 AUD in parts, with same-day dispatch from our Sydney warehouse.
Last updated June 2026
A heat pump dryer is an expensive machine to replace, so when it starts making noise the smart move is to service the two parts that actually wear, not to bin the whole thing. On every heat pump platform we stock — Stirling (the Aldi one), Solt, Haier and Fisher & Paykel — the drum spins on a bearing and is turned by a rubber drive belt. Those are the two consumables. The sealed refrigerant loop, the compressor and the heat exchanger last the life of the machine; the bearing and the belt do not.
This guide frames the sensible heat pump dryer service kit: a drum bearing kit plus a drive belt, fitted in the one job because the machine is already stripped down. Below you will find the exact parts and prices for each platform, why doing them together saves you a second teardown, and how that compares to buying a new heat pump dryer.
Why is my heat pump dryer noisy or rumbling?
A heat pump dryer should run quietly. When it starts to rumble, grind, squeal or thump, the noise is almost always coming from the back of the drum, and it points to one of two worn parts.
- A dry or collapsing drum bearing. The drum turns on a bearing (and its shaft, felt seal and support hardware — that is what a bearing *kit* covers). As the grease dries out and the bearing wears, you get a low rumble or grinding that gets louder as the load spins, and often a squeal on start-up. Left too long, a failed bearing can let the drum drop and rub, which then chews the belt and the drum seal as well.
- A stretched, cracked or glazed drive belt. The belt wraps the drum and the motor pulley to turn it. As it ages it stretches, cracks or goes shiny, which shows up as a high-pitched squeal, a slapping or thumping noise, or a drum that struggles to turn — sometimes stopping altogether with the motor still humming.
Here is why they are one job, not two. To reach the drum bearing you have to open the cabinet and pull the drum, and the belt comes off as part of that same teardown. If you replace only the bearing and leave a five-year-old belt in place, you are betting that a tired belt will outlast a brand-new bearing — and when it lets go six months later, you pay to strip the machine a second time. For a $15.95 belt, that is a bad bet. Do them together.
If your dryer is noisy *and* not drying, that can be a different fault. Our general guide on a heat pump dryer not heating walks through the airflow, filter and water-tank checks first.
What is in a heat pump dryer service kit?
There is no single boxed “service kit” SKU on most of these platforms — the sensible service is two genuine-fit parts bought together:
- Drum bearing kit — the bearing, shaft and seal hardware the drum rotates on. This is the part that stops the rumble and grind.
- Drive belt — the rubber belt that turns the drum. Cheap, and always worth renewing while the machine is open.
Buy the pair for your platform, fit them in the one teardown, and the drum runs quiet and true again. Below is exactly what fits each machine.
Which service parts fit my heat pump dryer?
Match the model on your dryer’s model sticker (usually inside the door opening or on the back of the cabinet) to the numbers below, then order the bearing kit and belt for your platform.
| Platform (model) | Drum bearing kit | Drive belt | Combined parts | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stirling / Aldi (SHPD80W, SHPD80S) | $38.95 AUD | $15.95 AUD | ~$54.90 AUD | Bearing kit · Belt |
| Solt (GGSHPD800 / GGSHPD80W) | $38.95 AUD | $15.95 AUD | ~$54.90 AUD | Bearing kit · Belt |
 Haier / Fisher & Paykel (HDHP80/90, DH9060) | Bearing kit — check your model | $26.95 AUD | — | Haier belt · F&P belt |
Stirling / Aldi SHPD80W
The Stirling heat pump dryer sold through Aldi is one of the most common heat pump machines in Australian laundries, and it is a classic “wedge brand” — plenty of them out there, almost no repair content or parts stockists. The drum bearing kit ($38.95 AUD) fits SHPD80W, GGSHPD80W and STR-HPD80W. The drive belt ($15.95 AUD) fits SHPD80W, SHPD80S, GGSHPD80W and STR-HPD80W. That is roughly $54.90 in parts to fully service the drum. For a deeper dive on the bearing itself, see our Stirling / Aldi heat pump dryer bearing (SHPD80W) guide.
Solt GGSHPD800
Here is the quiet money-saver: the Solt heat pump dryer is the same platform as the Stirling. Both the bearing kit and the belt above are listed as fitting GGSHPD80W — the Solt cross-reference — alongside the Stirling numbers. So a Solt owner buys the same two genuine-fit parts, at the same ~$54.90, and fits them the same way. Always confirm the model sticker on your machine (GGSHPD800 / GGSHPD80W) matches before ordering, but if it does, these are your parts.
Haier / Fisher & Paykel
Haier and Fisher & Paykel share heat pump dryer platforms, and the drive belt ($26.95 AUD) covers the common models — Haier HDHP80A1, HDHP80AW1, HDHP80E1, HDHP90AN1, HDHP90ANB1 and the Fisher & Paykel DH9060 series (DH9060P1, DH9060P2, DH9060HLG1 and related). The drum bearing on these platforms varies by model, so rather than guess, run your model number through the part finder and we will confirm the right bearing kit for your exact machine.
Combined cost vs a new heat pump dryer
This is the whole argument for servicing rather than replacing. A new heat pump dryer is one of the most expensive appliances in the laundry — well north of $1,000 for a decent 8kg model. The service parts above are a small fraction of that:
- Stirling / Solt: ~$54.90 in parts (bearing kit + belt).
- Haier / F&P: $26.95 for the belt, plus the model-matched bearing kit.
If the compressor, refrigerant loop and electronics are sound — and on a noisy-drum machine they almost always are, because the noise is mechanical, not refrigeration — then spending fifty-odd dollars to save a machine worth twenty times that is an easy call. Even paying a technician a callout to fit the parts, you are still a long way in front of a new dryer.
Safety first — what you can and can’t touch
A heat pump dryer runs on mains voltage and contains a sealed refrigerant system. Two rules before you open anything:
- Isolate it from power. Switch off and pull the plug from the wall (or trip the circuit if it is hardwired). Do not rely on the machine’s own off button.
- Leave the sealed refrigerant loop alone. The compressor, coils and refrigerant are not user-serviceable and must never be opened or tampered with — that is a job for a licensed technician only. The only parts you replace in this service are the mechanical ones: the drum bearing kit and the drive belt.
The bearing-and-belt job is a mechanical teardown — pulling the cabinet, lifting out the drum, swapping the worn parts and rebuilding. If you are a confident DIYer who can read the model sticker and work methodically, it is doable. If not, hand it to a qualified appliance technician. Around the Northern Beaches there are plenty of tradies who will happily fit parts you have already bought, which keeps the cost down.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a heat pump dryer service kit?
On the Stirling and Solt platform it is about $54.90 AUD in parts — a $38.95 drum bearing kit plus a $15.95 drive belt. On Haier and Fisher & Paykel the belt is $26.95, plus a model-matched bearing kit. All ship same day from our Sydney warehouse.
Why replace the bearing and belt at the same time?
Because reaching the drum bearing means stripping the machine, and the belt comes off in that same teardown. Fitting a new belt while you are already in there costs a few dollars and saves you pulling the dryer apart a second time when a tired old belt fails. Do them together.
Do the Stirling and Solt heat pump dryers use the same parts?
Yes. The Solt heat pump dryer is the same platform as the Stirling (Aldi) one. The drum bearing kit and drive belt are both listed as fitting the Solt cross-reference GGSHPD80W alongside the Stirling numbers. Check your model sticker (GGSHPD800 / GGSHPD80W) to confirm before ordering.
Is it worth servicing a heat pump dryer or should I buy a new one?
Almost always worth servicing. A new heat pump dryer runs well north of $1,000, while the bearing kit and belt are around $50 on a Stirling or Solt. A noisy drum is a mechanical wear issue, not a refrigeration fault, so the expensive sealed system stays untouched.
Can I fit the bearing kit and belt myself?
If you are comfortable stripping the cabinet and lifting the drum, and you have isolated the machine from power, it is a DIY job. If not, a qualified technician (or a local Northern Beaches tradie) will fit the parts you have bought. Never open the sealed refrigerant system — that is not a user-serviceable part.
How do I find my dryer’s model number?
Check the model sticker, usually inside the door opening, around the door seal, or on the back of the cabinet. Match it to SHPD80W / SHPD80S (Stirling), GGSHPD800 / GGSHPD80W (Solt), or the HDHP / DH9060 numbers (Haier / Fisher & Paykel) to confirm the right parts.
Service your heat pump dryer for the price of a takeaway dinner
A noisy heat pump dryer is not a dead heat pump dryer — it is a worn bearing and a tired belt. Renew both while the machine is apart and it will run quiet and true for years, at a fraction of the cost of replacing it. Match your model sticker, grab the pair for your platform above, and we will dispatch same day from our Sydney warehouse. Browse the full dryer parts store for filters, seals and everything else while you are at it.
Disclaimer: this article is general information only and is provided without warranty of any kind. Appliance designs vary between models and production runs — always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, switch off and unplug the appliance before starting any work, and confirm parts against the model number on your appliance’s model sticker. Any repair is undertaken at your own risk and Oz Appliance Spares accepts no liability for injury, loss or damage arising from work performed after reading this guide, to the maximum extent permitted by law. If in doubt, use a qualified technician.
