Samsung Dryer hC2 error code
On gas dryers, the dryer detected a fault in the gas ignition system - the burner is not lighting. The dryer will tumble but produce no heat.
Also shown as: hC2, HC2
Last updated: October 6, 2026
What causes the hC2 error?
- Gas supply valve to the dryer is closed
- Failed igniter
- Failed gas valve coils
- Failed flame sensor
- Loose or damaged ignition wiring
- Failed electronic control board
How to fix Samsung hC2 — step by step
Work through these in order, from simplest and safest first. Stop as soon as the code clears.
- Check the gas supply valve
Make sure the gas shut-off valve behind the dryer is fully open (handle parallel to the pipe). A valve bumped closed during cleaning is a common cause.Safety warning: If you smell gas, do not touch anything electrical - leave the house and call your gas company. - Confirm gas is reaching the house
Check whether other gas appliances (stove, water heater) work. If none have gas, the problem is the supply, not the dryer - call your gas supplier. - Power-cycle the dryer
Unplug the dryer for 2 minutes, plug it back in, and try a heated cycle. This resets the ignition control before you assume a parts failure. - Clean the lint filter and vent
Severe airflow restriction can prevent proper burner operation. Clean the filter and check the vent hose for blockages, then retry.
When to call a technician
- hC2 returns with the gas supply confirmed on
- The igniter, gas valve coils, or flame sensor needs testing
- The electronic control board is suspect
- Any smell of gas - leave and call the gas company first
Frequently asked questions
My gas dryer tumbles but there is no heat and hC2 shows. What failed?
The ignition sequence - the igniter, gas valve coils, or flame sensor is not doing its job, so the burner never lights. Gas-side parts are technician-only.
Can I fix the igniter myself?
No. Gas ignition work involves the gas line and high-voltage ignition parts. That is strictly professional work.
Is hC2 the same as hC?
No. hC is a general overheating/heating fault. hC2 is specific to gas models and means the gas burner failed to ignite.
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