Samsung Dryer Error Code HC2: Meaning and Fix
Reading the dryer display
On a dryer the code shows in the time-remaining window or as blinking status lights. Write down the characters before you press anything, because starting a new cycle usually clears the display. Samsung codes combine a digit with a letter, and some alternate with the cycle time.
Samsung displays numeric-plus-letter codes such as 4C, 5E or 21E, and many models run a Smart Care self-check through the app. Washers and dryers often use letter pairs, refrigerators use number plus E. The codes apply to model numbers such as DW80R5061US, DW80K7050US and DV45T6000EW; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.
What causes HC2
- Gas supply valve closed
- Weak or failed igniter
- Dirty or blocked burner
- Gas valve coil fault
How to fix it
- Confirm the gas shutoff valve is open and other gas appliances work.
- Power off for 2-3 minutes and retry.
- Look for the igniter glowing orange during a start.
- Test the igniter and the gas valve coils for continuity.
- Replace the igniter first, then the gas valve coils if needed.
Parts you may need
Questions
What if I smell gas?
Stop, shut off the gas, ventilate, and call the utility.
Which part usually fails?
The igniter.
Is this DIY?
Igniter swaps are DIY-friendly if the gas is off; gas valve work is best left to a pro.
Other Samsung dryer codes
Sources
Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.
Applies to models including DV45T6000EW, DV45H7000EW, DV42H5000EW, DVE45R6100W, DVG45R6100W, DV50K8600EV.