At Motorised Blinds Australia, we often get asked by blind technicians and end users how to find the manufacture date of a Somfy Blind Motor.. The date will be either printed on the motor tube or on a label depending on what year the Somfy motor was manufactured. You will also need to know how to read the label to decipher the date of manufacture.   

How long do roller blind tubular motors last for ?

We have been in the window furnishing business for over 30 years. In that time we have repaired thousands of motorised blinds and faulty or blown tubular motors.  Although we have repaired and replaced all different makes and models we use and only recommend Somfy blind motors. As with any type of blind motor, they will eventually break down with age.  Typically blind motors life span is  between 5-10 years.  We have on occasions found some Somfy blind motors  exceeding 20 years or more before they stop working. In most instances the faulty motor will need to be replaced completely with a new blind motor.

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Why is it important to know how to locate and read the manufacture date of your Somfy Blind Motor?

Whether you are the end user or a technician who has been called out to repair the blind, knowing the age of age of the Somfy tubular blind motor is essential information that can help you take advantage of Somfy's 5 Year Manufacturers Warranty. This ensures you receive a replacement if the blind motor becomes faulty or stops working. 

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How to read and locate Somfys tubular blind motor manufacture date?

We have put together a quick guide to identify the approximate age of the Somfy Tubular Blind Motor by looking at the actual blind motor and the the label attached, and how to decipher the codes printed on the motor tube itself.

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Please Note: To be able to identify the date of manufacture of the Somfy blind motor you will need to first remove the motor from the blind tube that it is housed in. We recommend that you disconnect the power by unplugging the inline connection to the motor or if the blind is hardwired directly to the power that you engage a qualified electrician to disconnect the power to the blind motor. Only then will you will be able to take down the blind to remove the tubular motor inside.

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