What HS means on your Kenmore dryer (kenmore dryer hs error)
A kenmore dryer hs error is a verified LG code, confirmed on LG’s own USA support pages, meaning a humidity sensor error on your LG-built Kenmore dryer (795/796-prefix). LG dryers use humidity sensing on automatic/sensor-dry cycles rather than only a thermistor.
Symptoms
The signs below help confirm you are dealing with this condition rather than a different problem on your Kenmore dryer. You may notice one of them or several together, and they can appear gradually or suddenly after a power event, a wash or cook cycle, a spill, or recent installation or service.
- The display shows HS
- Sensor-dry cycles run inconsistently, over-drying or under-drying loads
- The cycle may stop mid-dry
- The code reappears across cycles
Common causes
Several different problems can produce these symptoms. Working through the most likely causes in order separates a quick owner-level check from a problem that needs trained service and the correct Kenmore parts.
- Failed humidity sensor — the sensor is misreading drum humidity
- Damaged sensor wiring
Troubleshooting steps you can try
Work through these checks in order before calling for service. Stop wherever you are unsure, or where mains voltage, gas, a hot oven cavity, water, or a sealed component is involved, and hand the rest to a qualified technician.
- Power-cycle the dryer at the breaker and attempt a restart.
- Try a Timed Dry cycle instead of a sensor-dry cycle as a temporary workaround.
- Avoid repeated resets if HS returns immediately.
- Book service for sensor testing.
Parts a technician may replace
Depending on what the diagnosis shows, a technician may inspect, test, or replace the humidity sensor and sensor wiring. The correct part for your Kenmore dryer is matched from the model and serial number, and genuine OEM components are fitted through trusted parts suppliers rather than generic substitutes so performance, safety, and the appliance long working life are all protected. Confirming the failed part before ordering avoids replacing more than the problem actually requires.
When to call a technician
HS needs an experienced technician to test and replace the humidity sensor on this LG-built Kenmore dryer. This condition is rated Medium severity, so there is no emergency — but if the same HS keeps returning after the checks above, a technician should confirm the cause before any part is replaced. As an independent repair service we are not affiliated with the manufacturer, and we work only with experienced, skilled technicians and genuine OEM parts from trusted parts suppliers, with our workmanship backed by a 30-day labor warranty. When you book, have your Kenmore dryer model and serial number ready so the right part for your exact build can be matched before the visit and the HS condition resolved in as few trips as possible.
Related help and Kenmore resources
If the HS condition keeps returning after these checks, book Kenmore dryer repair, browse our dryer error-code guides and step-by-step repair guides, or schedule service in your area on our locations page. See also the related tE thermistor failure. For full manufacturer specifications and model lookup, visit kenmore.com.
