GE Profile PVM9179SRSS Repair Guide
A convection over the range microwave with air fry, sitting at the top of GE’s Profile microwave line. It bakes, roasts and crisps as well as microwaving, using a heating element and convection fan that fail on their own schedule.
GE Profile PVM9179SRSS is an over the range microwave, convection, 1.7 cu ft microwave sold 2018 to present. Its most common repair is microwaving works, convection does not heat, usually $210 to $460.
- 5 common problems with causes, fixes and costs below.
- 3 error codes decoded.
- A microwave like this lasts about 7 to 10 years.
- Check the model and serial tag before you order any part.
Common problems & typical repair costs
| Problem | Likely cause | Typical fix | OEM part # | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microwaving works, convection does not heat | Convection element or relay failed | Replace convection element or relay | not listed | $210 to $460 |
| No microwave heat, convection fine | Magnetron or diode failure | Professional high voltage repair | not listed | $185 to $440 |
| Loud noise on convection only | Convection fan motor bearings | Replace convection fan motor | not listed | $185 to $410 |
| Dead unit | Interlock failure and blown fuse | Replace interlock set and fuse | not listed | $125 to $285 |
| Air fry results poor | Wrong rack position or overcrowding rather than a fault | Verify usage before diagnosing anything | not listed | $0 |
Costs are national averages for professional repair (parts + labor). See the linked cost guides below for full breakdowns.
Error codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F3 | Keypad shorted |
| F4 | Temperature sensor fault on the convection side |
| F7 | Control communication fault |
Tech notes
Always establish which function has actually failed on a convection microwave before quoting. Microwave heat and convection heat are separate systems sharing a cabinet, and "it does not heat" can mean either, with a couple of hundred dollars between the answers.
Sources
Where the safety, regulatory and warranty claims on this page come from. Repair costs are our own figures based on Arizona market rates and OEM parts pricing.
- Microwave Ovens, Radiation Emitting Products U.S. Food & Drug Administration The federal requirement for two independent door interlocks plus a monitoring system, and the 21 CFR 1030.10 leakage limit, why an interlock must never be bypassed.
Cost guides for this machine’s common repairs
DIY step by step instructions for this model
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