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

Typical repair cost for the Chaffoteaux E 38 fault is £90-160 including labour.

E 38 Medium

Chaffoteaux E 38 Fault Code

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

Your boiler has been manually reset too many times in a short period, so it has locked itself for safety to prevent damage.

Also written as E38 — same fault.

The Chaffoteaux E 38 fault code means: your boiler has been manually reset too many times in a short period, so it has locked itself for safety to prevent damage.. It appears on 1 Chaffoteaux model in our database.

Technical description: Reset button pressed 5 times in 15 minutes

Typical repair cost £90-160 (including labour)

Engineer required

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

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Chaffoteaux models that show the E 38 fault code

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Minima HE Repair: £90-160

Source

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

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