LG Dryer Error Code HS: Meaning & How to Fix It

By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

LG dryer error code HS means: A humidity sensor error. The dryer may run for 2½ hours. [1] Keep using it? Yes. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: clean the sensors.

Quick facts

Code	HS
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	LG dryer
System	Sensors
Official meaning	A humidity sensor error. The dryer may run for 2½ hours. [1]
Keep using it?	Yes
DIY-safe?	Owner checks only (listed below)
Support	LG USA Support (lg.com/us/support)

On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ

What error code HS means on an LG dryer

A humidity sensor error. The dryer may run for 2½ hours. [1]

This is a sensors code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.

How to fix LG dryer error code HS (safe owner checks)

Safety first: disconnect power before you remove any panel or reach into the sump or drum. Do not touch wiring, the control board or the motor. If you see water near electrical parts, stop and call a technician. These steps are based on LG's published guidance [1], rewritten for clarity.

Clean the sensors. Clean the sensor bars inside the dryer, below the lint filter.
Let them dry. Let the sensors dry fully before the next cycle.

Parts that may be involved

Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.

No specific part is implied by the manufacturer's guidance for this code.

When to call a technician

HS persists
Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
The appliance is under warranty: contact LG USA Support (lg.com/us/support) first

Frequently asked questions

What does error code HS mean on an LG dryer?

LG lists HS as follows: A humidity sensor error. The dryer may run for 2½ hours.

Is it safe to keep using the dryer with HS?

Yes.

Can I fix LG dryer error HS myself?

Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: clean the sensors. If it persists, call a technician or LG USA Support (lg.com/us/support).

Sources

https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-dryer-error-code-list--20154710772482 (official)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with LG.