LG Dryer — Error Code HS

Q: How do I fix the HS error on a LG dryer?

Try first: Clean the moisture sensors. Wipe the sensor bars below the lint filter with a damp cloth and let them dry fully before the next cycle.

The moisture (humidity) sensor is faulty, extending drying time.

brand LG appliance Dryer market US component humidity sensor category sensor severity degraded

Ranked repair steps

1. Clean the moisture sensors

Wipe the sensor bars below the lint filter with a damp cloth and let them dry fully before the next cycle.

easy · basis: manufacturer first

Educational reference, not a substitute for the manufacturer's service manual. Disconnect power and water before servicing; gas, sealed-refrigerant, and high-voltage work is for qualified technicians only.

Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — LG USA Support — Dryer Error Code List. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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