Samsung Dryer — Error Code HC

Q: How do I fix the HC error on a Samsung dryer?

Try first: Clean lint and check voltage. Clean the lint screen and vent system; on electric models have an electrician confirm the supply voltage if overheating persists.

The dryer is overheating.

brand Samsung appliance Dryer market US component heating element category heating severity stop failure

Ranked repair steps

1. Clean lint and check voltage

Clean the lint screen and vent system; on electric models have an electrician confirm the supply voltage if overheating persists.

easy · basis: manufacturer first

2. Replace the heating element

If airflow is clear and overheating returns, disconnect power and replace the heating element.

advanced · basis: cost ascending · parts $24.52–$84.42 (2026)

Replacement part (exact OEM numbers)

DC47-00019A — Dryer Heating Element · observed $24.52–$84.42 (2026)

Prices are dated retailer observations, never estimates. Verify model fitment before ordering.

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 — Samsung US Support — Dryer Error Codes. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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