Samsung · Dryer
HC
Professional service recommendederror code
Samsung HC means the dryer is getting too hot.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · Samsung dryers with digital displays covered by the cited official US support page
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
Check the official model/manual lookup (opens in a new tab)What you can do now
Clean the lint screen and accessible exhaust vent; have an electrician check low supply voltage on an electric dryer when applicable.
- Clean the lint screen and accessible exhaust vent.
Stop and get service when
Request Samsung service if HC continues after airflow and qualified supply checks.
- Use an electrician for electric-dryer voltage checks and request Samsung service if HC continues.
Do not do
Do not open the dryer, test live voltage, or service heater components.
Do not measure live voltage or access the heater; use external cleaning and qualified electrical help only.
If the message returns
If HC continues, request Samsung service.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- dryers with digital displays
- Official source last checked
- July 22, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
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