LG Cooktop F38 Error Code — Meaning & Repair Cost (2026)
Communication error (board ↔ inverter). Below: the most likely causes, and what the matching repair costs — Estimated national ranges with a metro localizer. Reviewed July 2026.
What F38 means
Communication error (board ↔ inverter).
Likely causes, most common first
- An inverter-board communication/connection fault
Base: ApplianceRepairService.ca fault-code library · Code meaning & causes · Reviewed July 2026
What it usually costs to fix Estimated
F38 on an LG cooktop resolves to the cooktop induction burner not working problem. LG parts typically run ×1.2 against the mainstream baseline (proprietary Korean OEM parts, limited aftermarket competition; LG drum-motor repair (~$325) runs above comparable Whirlpool (~$240)), and the ranges below already include it.
$155–$570 national estimate to fix the fault behind F38 (LG parts ×1.2). Enter a ZIP to localize.
| Most common repair | Typical total | DIY? |
|---|---|---|
| Induction control / power board replacement | $265–$570 | Pro recommended |
| Cooling fan / thermal sensor replacement | $155–$370 | Pro recommended |
Plus a typical service-call / diagnostic fee of $75–$150, often credited toward the repair.
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Base: 2 published national repair-cost guides (retrieved 2026-07) · full source registry on the methodology page · National base range (BLS OEWS May 2025 + BEA RPP 2024) · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
Codes are universal — your location changes the repair price, never the code's meaning. See the methodology for the exact localization formula and sources.
Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.