38 Medium

Ferroli 38 Fault Code

The Ferroli 38 fault code means: your boiler is temporarily pausing because it has detected a reading outside of its normal operating parameters, but it should restart itself once conditions return to normal.. It appears on 3 Ferroli models in our database.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description: Temporary shutdown fault - resets automatically as soon as the value comes back within the boiler’s normal working range

DIY fix possible

Check the system pressure gauge and top up to 1.5 bar if lowEnsure all radiator valves are open to allow correct circulationWait for the boiler to cool down if it has recently overheatedPress the reset button if the boiler does not restart automatically

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Ferroli models that show the 38 fault code

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Source

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

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