How much does it cost to fix Ariston error code E 38?

Typical repair cost for the Ariston E 38 fault is £100-200 including labour.

E 38 Medium

Ariston E 38 Fault Code

Q: What does the Ariston E 38 fault code mean?

Your boiler has blocked further attempts to restart itself because the reset button has been pressed too many times in a short window.

Also written as E38 — same fault.

The Ariston E 38 fault code means: your boiler has blocked further attempts to restart itself because the reset button has been pressed too many times in a short window.. It appears on 2 Ariston models in our database.

Technical description: Reset button pressed 5 times in 15 minutes

Typical repair cost £100-200 (including labour)

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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Ariston models that show the E 38 fault code

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Source

Ariston E 38 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Ariston service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026