Somfy Orea RTS 40/17 Motor Tube Replacement (Brake / Unrolls by Itself)

Somfy Orea RTS 40/17 brake defective? Motor tube replacement at a fixed price.

Does your awning extend by itself, fail to stay in position, or retract slightly after being pushed back in? Then the brake in the motor tube of your Somfy Orea RTS 40/17 is defective; it's engaging with a delay. Instead of replacing the entire motor, we replace only the motor tube with a used, tested one.

Note regarding usability: As long as the motor is defective, your awning will remain in its last extended position. An extended awning cannot be retracted in windy or rainy conditions and is therefore particularly vulnerable. We recommend having any detected defect repaired promptly.

Replacing the motor tube solves this.

• The awning unrolls itself / the fabric sags out.
• After retraction, the awning extends again slightly (the brake engages with a delay).
• The drive is stuck, blocked, or jammed.
• Gearbox damage, the motor hums but does not move the cloth.

We are also replacing the motor capacitor, eliminating one common source of error.

You will receive this

• 24-month warranty on all replaced parts
• Replaced motor capacitor included, eliminating one common source of error.
• Particularly sustainable: only the truly defective part is replaced.
• Fixed price €89, plus shipping.

Sequence

You initiate the exchange via the shopping cart and receive shipping instructions by email. You send us your drive unit, we replace the defective part, renew the capacitor, and send the tested motor back to you.

This service applies to the Somfy Orea RTS 40/17 tubular motor model 5005479.

Frequently asked questions about replacing the motor tube on the Somfy Orea RTS 40/17

How can I tell if the brake on my Somfy Orea RTS 40/17 is defective?

Typically, the covering no longer stays in position and moves on its own after stopping. With roller shutters, the curtain unrolls a bit; with awnings, the fabric extends. The cause is a weakening holding brake in the motor tube.

What exactly is replaced during a motor pipe replacement?

We are replacing the motor housing, including the motor, brake, and gearbox, with a tested exchange part and replacing the capacitor at the same time. The motor head with the control electronics will be retained because it is in good working order.

How much does it cost to replace the motor tube on a Somfy Orea RTS 40/17?

The fixed price is €89 plus shipping, with a 24-month warranty on all replaced parts. You will receive the invoice after successful repair; insured return shipping will take place after payment has been received.

For which reference does this exchange apply?

This motor tube replacement applies to the Somfy Orea RTS 40/17 with reference number 5005479 The reference number can be found on the motor's nameplate.

How does the exchange process work?

You order via the shopping cart and receive shipping information by email. You send the motor via Hermes, the exchange takes place on the day of receipt, and after payment is received, the drive is returned insured.

Where can I find the instruction manual for Somfy Orea RTS 40/17?

You can find the relevant instruction manual on this page under the "Download" tab. You don't need it for the repair; simply send us the removed device.