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Samsung Dryer HC2 Error Code
Gas ignition error
Applies to: Gas dryer models.
What's going on
On Samsung gas dryer models, HC2 means the gas burner did not light or did not heat properly. Because this involves the gas system, stop using the dryer and have a qualified appliance technician inspect it. If you smell gas, leave the home right away and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.
A gas dryer heats air by lighting a small gas burner. When you start a heat cycle, an igniter gets very hot, gas valve coils open the valve to let gas flow, and a flame sensor checks that the burner has lit and is producing heat.
If the dryer's control board does not detect the expected flame or heat after trying to light the burner, it stops the cycle and shows HC2. This matters because gas that does not light properly, or a burner that does not stay lit, is a safety concern. Error codes can differ between model generations, so confirm the meaning with your model number.
Likely causes
- gas igniter — The igniter must glow hot enough to light the gas. If it is worn out or cracked, the burner cannot light and the dryer reports an ignition error.
- gas valve solenoid coils — These coils open the gas valve so gas can reach the burner. If a coil fails, gas may not flow when it should, or it may not flow steadily, so the burner fails to light or goes out.
- flame sensor — The flame sensor tells the dryer whether the burner is producing heat. If it fails, the dryer may not get the right signal and can show HC2 or shut the burner off too soon.
The same code can mean different things on different model generations. Check the model number on your dryer's rating plate before ordering parts.
Can you fix it yourself?
Not a DIY repair. This one needs a technician with the right tools and parts.
When to call a technician
Call a qualified appliance technician as soon as you see HC2, and do not run the dryer until it has been inspected. This repair involves gas parts and should not be attempted by an owner.
What the repair usually costs
This is not a quote. Prices vary by region and by model.
Repair or replace?
Repair usually makes sense. Even the high end of this repair stays under $500, about half the price of a typical new dryer.
A typical new dryer costs about $800–$1,200.
Common questions
- What does HC2 mean on a Samsung dryer?
- HC2 means: Gas ignition error. The most likely parts involved are gas igniter, gas valve solenoid coils, flame sensor.
- Is it safe to keep using the dryer?
- If you smell gas, do not touch light switches or the appliance. Leave the home and call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Gas valve and igniter work should only be done by a qualified technician.
- How much does it cost to fix HC2?
- A typical heating element replacement costs about $150–$350 nationally, parts and labor included. This is a reference range, not a quote — local prices vary.
- Should I repair or replace my dryer?
- Repair usually makes sense. Even the high end of this repair stays under $500, about half the price of a typical new dryer.
- Can I fix HC2 myself?
- Not a DIY repair. This one needs a technician with the right tools and parts.
- Is it safe to keep using my Samsung dryer with an HC2 code?
- No. HC2 points to a problem with the gas burner, so stop using the dryer until a qualified appliance technician checks it. If you ever smell gas, leave the home and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.
- Does HC2 show up on Samsung electric dryers?
- The HC2 gas ignition meaning applies to Samsung gas dryer models. Codes can mean different things on different models, so check your model number or owner's manual to confirm.