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Samsung Dryer HE / HC Error — Overheating

Samsung Dryer · Error code HE

What HE Means

HE (or HC/hE) means the dryer is overheating — the exhaust temperature exceeded the safe limit and the dryer shut down to protect itself.

Symptoms

  • Dryer shuts off mid-cycle
  • Very hot exterior
  • HE/HC on the display

Common Causes

1
Clogged lint screen or vent

Restricted airflow traps heat — clean the screen and the full vent first.

2
Faulty heating element or thermistor

A shorted element or failed temperature sensor causes true overheating.

How to Fix It

  1. Stop using the dryer until resolved — overheating is a fire risk.
  2. Clean the lint screen and the entire exhaust vent.
  3. If HE returns with a clear vent, test the thermistor and heating element and replace the faulty part.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Common replacement Samsung Dryer Thermistor View on Amazon→

More Samsung Dryer Codes

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.