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LG Dryer error code

LG Dryer Error HS

Open the door and locate the two metal bars near the lint filter.

Open the door and locate the two metal bars near the lint filter.

EasyStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
LG dryer repair guide for error HS
Error codeHSDryer

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Open the door and locate the two metal

    Open the door and locate the two metal bars near the lint filter.

  2. 2
    Clean the bars with vinegar and a cloth

    Clean the bars with vinegar and a cloth to remove fabric softener residue.

  3. 3
    If code persists, unplug dryer and remove the

    If code persists, unplug dryer and remove the top panel.

A quick explanation

What does HS mean?

Open the door and locate the two metal bars near the lint filter.

The answer you came for

How to fix LG dryer error HS

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Open the door and locate the two metal

    Open the door and locate the two metal bars near the lint filter.

  2. 2

    Clean the bars with vinegar and a cloth

    Clean the bars with vinegar and a cloth to remove fabric softener residue.

  3. 3

    If code persists, unplug dryer and remove the

    If code persists, unplug dryer and remove the top panel.

  4. 4

    Trace the wire harness (usually orange) from the

    Trace the wire harness (usually orange) from the sensor bars to the main board.

  5. 5

    If wiring is intact, replace the moisture sensor

    If wiring is intact, replace the moisture sensor bar assembly and harness.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Dryer Error Open the door and locate the two metal bars near the lint filter.Clean the bars with vinegar and a cloth to remove fabric softener residue.If code persists, unplug dryer and remove the top panel.Trace the wire harness (usually orange) from the sensor bars to the main board.If wiring is intact, replace the moisture sensor bar assembly and harness.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: 6500EL3001A

Price noted in the current guide: $20

Why this part is shown: It is associated with LG Dryer error HS in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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