Somfy Orea WT 6/17 Motor Head Replacement (Not Responding / End Limit)

Somfy Orea WT 6/17 no longer responding? Quick and affordable motor head replacement.

Is your Somfy Orea WT 6/17 no longer responding to the switch? Can the limit switches no longer be set, or does the cassette awning stop mid-movement? Then there is a defect in the motor head. The circuit board, electronics, and control unit are located there. In this case, the motor, brake, and gearbox inside the drive unit are usually still completely functional.

Note on 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.

Typical defects that we fix with this exchange

• The drive no longer responds to the switch.
• The drive now only runs in one direction.
• The drive responds sporadically or with a delay to commands.
• The end positions are no longer saved or cannot be reset.
• The drive starts and stops automatically after a short time.

In these cases, repair is the more economical solution.

Does your motor only hum and not turn? Then use our standard repair service for the Orea WT 6/17.

Is the brake no longer engaging and the awning extending on its own? We can fix this with the brake repair of the Orea WT 6/17.

What is exchanged with this product

We repair your motor through a modular replacement process. We use a particularly sustainable approach:

The metal tube of your motor, including the motor, brake, and gearbox, will remain intact. It will continue to be used because there is no defect in it.

The motor head of your motor, including the circuit board, electronics, and control unit, will be replaced with a used, tested motor head. As part of this repair, you will also receive a new capacitor. This ensures that the most common electrical wear parts are replaced at the same time.

The result is a ready-to-use motor at significantly lower costs than a completely new purchase, with a 24-month warranty on all replaced components.

This is how the exchange process works

You order the replacement via the shopping cart. Immediately after ordering, you will automatically receive shipping information by email. Shipping is handled by Hermes to a Hermes ParcelShop. This reduces your shipping costs and offers added security, as I personally accept all deliveries. Your motor will not be handed over to neighbors or left unsecured in front of a door. Packages are picked up from Hermes Monday through Saturday. On the day of arrival, your motor will be repaired in our workshop. You will receive your invoice by email on the same day and only pay once your motor has been successfully repaired. Return shipping via Hermes takes place on the day payment is received. If you pay by instant bank transfer, your motor will be shipped back to you on the same day.

If the motor is beyond repair

In rare cases, a motor may be damaged beyond repair due to external interference or moisture. In this case, you have two options: We can dispose of the motor free of charge and professionally, or we can return it to you for a processing fee of €10 plus Hermes shipping costs.

Our service

• Fixed price with no hidden costs
• Payment only after successful exchange
• 24-month warranty on all replaced components
• New capacitor included
• Shipping via Hermes, personal acceptance in the shop
• Exchange on the day of receipt
• With instant bank transfer, returns are shipped the same day.

This service applies to the Somfy Orea WT 6/17 awning motor model 5010970.

Frequently asked questions about replacing the motor head on the Somfy Orea WT 6/17

How can I tell if the motor head of my Somfy Orea WT 6/17 is defective?

Typically, the drive will no longer respond or will respond only with a delay, the end positions will shift or no longer be held. Malfunctions following a lightning strike or power surge also indicate a defect in the motor head's control electronics.

What exactly is replaced during a cylinder head replacement?

We are replacing the motor head with the control electronics with a tested component and also replacing the motor capacitor. The motor housing with motor and gearbox will remain in place because it is in good working order.

How much does it cost to replace the motor head on a Somfy Orea WT 6/17?

The fixed price is €49 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 head replacement applies to the Somfy Orea WT 6/17 with reference number 5010970 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.