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Samsung dryer error HC

High temperature

Clean the lint filter. If HC remains, contact Samsung service.

Gas dryer: if you smell gas, don't touch switches, leave and call your gas supplier.

Samsung (p.7): "What to do if you smell gas:" "Do not try to light any appliance." "Do not turn on the appliance." "Do not touch any electrical switch." "Do not use any phone in your building." "Clear the room, building or area of all occupants." "Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions." "If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department." Samsung (p.8): "Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any service unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out."

Fix it step by step

Step 1 of 3

  1. Clean the lint filter

    • 5 min
    • None
    • DIY

    Safety: Gas dryer: if you smell gas, don't touch switches, leave and call your gas supplier. Turn the dryer off first. Samsung (p.34): "To prevent a risk of fire, make sure to clean the lint filter before or after every load."

    Pull it out, open it, remove the lint, put it back.

    Why & details

    Clean the lint filter.

    Samsung, Lint filter (p.34): "To prevent a risk of fire, make sure to clean the lint filter before or after every load." Turn off the dryer, pull out the lint filter from inside the drum, open it at the top, remove the lint, then close it and reinsert it.

    Did the code clear?

  2. Never run without the filter

    • 1 min
    • None
    • Caution

    Safety: Gas dryer: if you smell gas, don't touch switches, leave and call your gas supplier. Samsung (p.34): "Do not use a damaged or broken lint filter. This may reduce performance and/or cause fire."

    And never use a damaged one.

    Why & details

    Never run without the filter.

    Samsung (p.34): "Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place." "Do not use a damaged or broken lint filter. This may reduce performance and/or cause fire."

    Did the code clear?

  3. Call Samsung service

    • Decision
    • None
    • Pro decision

    If HC remains.

    Why & details

    Call Samsung service.

    Samsung chart, HC (p.48): "If this information code remains, contact a Samsung service center."

    Still showing HC?Need a pro → call a pro

Code cleared. Nice work.

Watch the display for a day to make sure it stays clear.

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Fixed after any step? Watch the display for a day to make sure it stays clear. Still HC after step 3? call a pro.

What HC means

The dryer detected a high temperature while heating. Samsung's first action is to clean the lint filter.

More detail
Samsung's Information codes table (p.48) lists HC as "High temperature heating check." with the actions "Clean the lint filter." and "If this information code remains, contact a Samsung service center."

5-minute checks

Full answer & models

Samsung dryer HC is a high temperature heating check. Clean the lint filter; if HC remains, contact a Samsung service center.

Applies to: DVE45T6000*DVE45T6005*DVG45T6000*DVG45T6005*
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Call a pro if…

  • HC remains after the lint filter is cleaned (Samsung: service center).
  • You smell gas (leave and call your gas supplier).
  • You smell burning or see smoke.

FAQ

What does HC mean on a Samsung dryer?

High temperature heating check. Samsung says to clean the lint filter, and to contact a Samsung service center if the code remains.

How often should I clean the lint filter?

Samsung says before or after every load, to prevent a risk of fire.

Can I keep using the dryer with HC?

Samsung's action is to clean the lint filter; if HC remains, contact a Samsung service center.

Source: Samsung Dryer User Manual DVE(G)45T6000*/DVE(G)45T6005* (DV6000, DC68-03381W-04): Information codes p.48, Lint filter p.34, Safety pp.7-8. Written by the DIY Error Codes team. Updated 2026-10-17. DIY Error Codes is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung.