How much does it cost to fix Ariston error code E38?

Typical repair cost for the Ariston E38 fault is £90-180 including labour.

E38 Medium

Ariston E38 Fault Code

Q: What does the Ariston E38 fault code mean?

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

The Ariston E38 fault code means: your boiler has blocked further attempts to restart because the reset button has been pressed too many times in a short period.. It appears on 2 Ariston models in our database.

Technical description: Reset pressed 5 times within 15 minutes

Typical repair cost £90-180 (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 E38 fault code

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Bravo 24 MFFI Repair: £90-180
Egis 24 MFFI Repair: £0-80

Source

Ariston E38 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