Error Code HC
Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: HC
What This Means
Restricted vent system causing excessive heat buildup; Thermistor resistance out of range; Heater malfunction; Thermostat failure; PCB failure
What actually causes this:
Most often caused by a clogged exhaust vent that traps hot air inside the dryer, or the heating element has burned out.
First Thing to Check
Check your exhaust vent — disconnect it from the back of the dryer and look for lint buildup inside.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check the PCB and thermistor for proper operation
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2. Measure thermistor resistance: should be 10K ohm at 25 deg C (electric) or 238.23K ohm at 25 deg C (gas)
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3. Check thermostat resistance: should be < 1 ohm (infinity means replace)
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4. Check heater resistance: DUAL heater -- 13 ohm (PIN 2-3), 34 ohm (PIN 1-2); SINGLE heater -- 10 ohm (PIN 1-3)
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5. Check exhaust vent system for restrictions
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6. If resistance is infinity on any component, replace the faulty component
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
Other Error Codes for DVG54R7600W
Your dryer's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly
Your dryer vent is clogged and needs cleaning
The dryer's internal parts aren't communicating properly
The door switch isn't working properly
Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet
A button on the control panel is stuck or shorted
A secondary temperature sensor is giving bad readings
The dryer's internal parts aren't communicating properly