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Samsung Gas Dryer Code HC2: Gas Ignition

HC2 appears on Samsung gas dryers with a digital display and is listed as a Gas Ignition Error. The dryer tried to light its burner and did not confirm a flame, so it stopped the cycle.…

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Code
HC2
Appliance
Dryer
Brand
Samsung
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What HC2 means

HC2 appears on Samsung gas dryers with a digital display and is listed as a Gas Ignition Error. The dryer tried to light its burner and did not confirm a flame, so it stopped the cycle. Because the code applies across the line, we describe it by product type rather than model. You will see HC2 on the display, and the drum may turn without producing heat.

Common causes of HC2

  • The igniter not lighting the burner
  • The gas valve not opening or the gas flow being interrupted
  • A flame sensing circuit not confirming a flame
  • The gas supply valve to the dryer being closed
✓ One safe check you can try

1. If you smell gas, leave the house at once and call the gas utility from outside. Do not use switches or phones inside. 2. If there is no gas smell, turn the dryer off and unplug it for 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Plug it back in and restart a cycle. 4. If HC2 returns, stop using the dryer.

! Why to stop there
  • The code tells us the burner did not light, not which part of the ignition chain stopped it.
  • We check the gas supply to the dryer, the igniter, and the flame sensing, working carefully around the gas line.
  • You get a written price before we start and a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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HC2HC2 questions
What does HC2 mean on a Samsung gas dryer?

HC2 is listed as a Gas Ignition Error. The dryer could not light its burner or confirm a flame, so the cycle stopped to avoid running without heat.

Does HC2 mean there is a gas leak?

Not by itself. It means ignition did not confirm. If you ever smell gas, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside right away.

Will unplugging the dryer fix HC2?

A power-off can clear a one-time error. If HC2 returns, something in the ignition chain needs a test, and we do that with the gas safely handled.

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