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Samsung Dryer HE Error Code
Heating error
What's going on
On a Samsung dryer, HE means a heating error. The dryer has detected that it is not heating the way it should. Because this code can involve a gas problem on gas models, stop using the dryer and have a qualified appliance technician look at it.
Your dryer watches its own temperature while it runs. If the air does not warm up as expected, or the heat readings do not make sense, the control board stops the cycle and shows HE.
On an electric dryer, heat comes from a heating element. On a gas dryer, a gas valve lets gas flow to a burner. Either way, a thermostat helps keep the heat in a safe range. A fault in any of these can trigger the code.
This matters because heat problems in a dryer can be a fire risk, and on gas models they can involve gas flow. Error codes can also differ between model generations, so confirm what HE means for your dryer using its model number.
Likely causes
- heating element — On electric models, the heating element can burn out or break. When that happens, the dryer cannot make heat and shows HE.
- thermostat — A thermostat that has failed can give wrong readings or cut off heat when it should not. The dryer then sees a heating problem and stops.
- gas valve — On gas models, a faulty gas valve may not let gas reach the burner. This is a gas-related fault and should be handled only by a qualified appliance technician.
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?
Doable for an experienced DIYer with the right part, but many people still call a technician.
When to call a technician
Call a qualified appliance technician as soon as you see HE, and do not use the dryer until it has been inspected. If you ever smell gas, leave your home right away and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.
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 HE mean on a Samsung dryer?
- HE means: Heating error. The most likely parts involved are heating element, thermostat, gas valve.
- 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 HE?
- 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 HE myself?
- Doable for an experienced DIYer with the right part, but many people still call a technician.
- Is it safe to keep using my dryer with an HE code?
- No. Stop using the dryer. A heating fault can be a fire risk, and on gas models it may involve the gas supply. Leave it off until a qualified appliance technician has checked it.
- Does HE mean the same thing on gas and electric Samsung dryers?
- Both use HE for a heating problem, but the parts involved differ. Electric dryers use a heating element, while gas dryers use a gas valve and burner. Check your model number to confirm which type you have and what the code means for it.