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Error Code

Samsung Dryer HCL Error Code

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Error code HCL
Appliance Dryer

HCL explained

HCL appears on heat-pump dryers only, and what it announces is a refrigerant leak. Dryers of other types are not covered by the Samsung entry.

Action

  1. Pull the plug so the dryer has no power.
  2. Get in touch with Samsung support and set up service.

The list offers no cleaning or reset for this code.

Look-alike codes

  • HC: a heating error that can involve compressor overheating.
  • HC2: the gas ignition error for gas dryers.

Heat-pump dryer repair, San Francisco Bay Area

Once the dryer is unplugged, call (415) 969-6153 about Samsung dryer repair in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Mention HCL, the model number and that the plug is already out.

Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so HCL may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

HCL reports a refrigerant leak in a heat-pump dryer.

Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.

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