My opener isn't working any more: what should I check?

Has your Novoferm Novomatic motor head broken down?

Novoferm does not supply the internal opener components (motherboard, transformer…)

Here's how to replace it without changing the rail:

Recent Novomatic openers are most often fitted on the same rails; check that your rail is indeed identical to the current rails: https://www.aidegar.fr/1040-rail-motorisation-novomatic-porte-garage-novoferm-nff11785.html

If that's the case, the head can be changed easily in a few minutes.

This tutorial shows how to replace it without touching the rail already installed:

Updated on: 08/07/2026