Hotpoint Condenser Dryer CTD040 Does Not Spin Help, advice and problem solutions on all aspects of home appliances from washing machines to TV's

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Any help would be much appreciated. The problem is my dryer, when I start it it tries to spin then gives up, it doesn't budge an inch. When I try to turn it by hand its so difficult, I can barely move it. How can I check what has failed? Is it the bairings? Thanks