Error Code he
Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: he
What This Means
Restricted vent system causing excessive heat buildup; Thermistor resistance out of range giving false temperature readings; Heater element malfunction; Thermostat 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
- 1
1. Check exhaust vent system for restrictions or blockages
- 2
2. Measure thermistor resistance: should be 10KΩ at 25°C (77°F)
- 3
3. Check thermostat 1 resistance: should be < 1Ω (85°C, 25A thermal cut-off)
- 4
4. Check thermostat 2 resistance: should be < 1Ω
- 5
5. Check thermostat 3 resistance: should be < 1Ω
- 6
6. Check heater resistance: should be approximately 10Ω
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DV45H7000E Series Dryers (2014) (2014–present)
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