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Electric recliner repair

$5

Very fast service, excellent communication.

Electric recliner repair

$100

Fantastic work and very quick and efficient. Highly recommended for great handyman.

Electric recliner repair

$300

Rafael was amazing! Super friendly & dedicated to solving our complicated tech issue! Would highly recommend.

Handyman/mechanic for lounge recliner repair

$100

Karl went above and beyond to fix my couch. I’m extremely happy with his service and professionalism and vast knowledge of all things mechanical. A very friendly person who genuinely cared about my job. Would definitely recommend!

Fix my recliner

$100

Tom was very thorough with his work and showed a great deal of patience with what proved to be a testing job, would highly recommend him for future work

Chase recliner repair

$100

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Recliner chair repairs are often more complex than you’d first think. Each chair usually comes with mechanical and electronic components that can wear down over time (along with upholstery which can wear and tear). Fortunately, you may not need to purchase a new recliner just yet. Instead, work with a professional recliner repair service to restore your favourite chair to good as new in no time!

You’ll find the best handymen on Airtasker who have the skills, expertise, and tools to repair your recliner. Whether you need a lazy boy recliner repaired, rocker recliner, a massage chair, or something else repaired, you’ll find the right person for the job.

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Top Recliner Repair related questions

The average recliner lasts about 10 years, but the lifespan largely depends on how often it's used, whether it’s maintained regularly, and the type of environment it's in.

Most of the time, recliners only need one component replaced for them to work again, which is usually much more affordable than buying a new recliner.

The cable is the part that’s most prone to breakage. It can become dislodged or the handle can become damaged through daily wear and tear. Thankfully, this part can be easily fixed and replaced.

Recliner repair normally takes anywhere between 20-60 minutes. But this will vary depending on the number of chairs you need repaired and the extent of the repairs. Upholstery repair could take much longer.

There are no required qualifications for most recliner repair tasks. However, if the repair includes electrical work, you’ll need to hire a qualified electrician.

The average cost of recliner repair on Airtasker usually costs between $77-$120. But you could pay more or less depending on the type of repairs, the number of chairs, and the total time needed to complete the job.

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What does a recliner repair service include?

Reclining chair repair involves a number of different tasks, depending on the chair’s style and problems. Your handyman will assess your recliner and recommend a solution that will restore it to working order. Here are the most common repair services (aside from upholstery repair):

Cable check/replacement

The cable is a wire that activates the reclining mechanism. It’s normally the first part of the recliner chair to break down or malfunction. Your handyman will first flip the recliner onto its front and release the locks that hold the back of the chair in place. Then they’ll open up the recliner and check the cable, which sits on the inside wall of the chair. This cable is put back into the correct position if it’s been dislodged. In some cases, the cable may need to be replaced entirely. If this happens, your repairer will dislodge the cable hook, separate it from the clips, and remove the screws from the handle to remove the entire cable mechanism. They’ll place new cable through the hole and screw it into place, feeding the cable wire through the same clips and putting the hook back into position.

Reclining mechanism

If the reclining mechanism is damaged, your handyman may recommend replacing the mechanism. To do this, they'll first flip the recliner onto its front and release the locks that hold the back of the chair in place. Then they’ll flip the chair completely upside down and remove the bolts that hold the reclining mechanism to the rail system. This gives your handyman access to the inside of the recliner chair. Next, they’ll remove the cable and bolts that hold the reclining mechanism to the footrest before securing a new reclining mechanism.

Electric recliner repair

First, your chair repairer will connect the transformer and power cord and flip the chair over to check that all the chords are connected to the motor that powers the recline. Most of the time, electric recliners stop working because a plug has become loose. If it still doesn’t work, your handyman will check all the wires and repaired them if damaged. To repair the wires, your handyman will strip them of insulation. They’ll use a soldering iron to reconnect exposed wires and protect them using a heat shrink. Alternatively, if you need your motor replaced, your handyman will disconnect the old one and reconnect a new one in its place.

Recent Recliner Repair tasks

Fix reclinging chair

$100

Williams Landing VIC 3027, Australia

28th May 2025

Din plug needs resetting however it is connected to power brick

Electric recliner repair

$150

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

25th May 2025

Recliner has potential electrical issue, is now stuck in 'up' position

Repair recliner screw in mechanism

$150

Palmyra WA, Australia

24th May 2025

Recliner screw broke in the mechanism now the chair is lopsided need it repaired

Great work By Glenn

Repair Recliner

$50

Melbourne City VIC, Australia

23rd May 2025

The manual recliner lever is broken and has gone free just need to put the silver line back into its place

Fix recliner

$100

Mandurah WA, Australia

18th May 2025

The recliner mechanism is broken

Repair recliner

$250

Morley WA, Australia

11th May 2025

Replace broken springs on recliner - will need to source parts which we believe are approx $100.

Electrical recliner repair

$100

Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia

6th May 2025

Electric recliner cable needs to be replaced

Handyman to repair manual (not electric) recliner chair

$100

Wolli Creek, New South Wales

4th May 2025

The springs don’t allow the recliner button to work. No tension when button is pressed, however, when I hooked my dog leash to the latch underneath, it releases the recliner. Gives me hope that this could be a very solvable puzzle for a handyman!Hoping to have it functional, even if it’s just hooking some twine to the lever. I don’t need the button to work necessarily. Cheers all! Happy to send video if required

Repair recliner chair

$40

Erskine WA, Australia

3rd May 2025

Single recliner won’t open, no tension in lever. Seems a wire is broken or has detached

Recliner repair

$50

Bankstown, New South Wales

1st May 2025

Check 1 recliner cable seat and fix 1 of the recliner need a new cable

Recliner repair

$100

Shepparton North VIC, Australia

27th Apr 2025

The recliner of my sofa is not working. Need repairs

Repair recliner sofa

$350

Bexley NSW, Australia

27th Apr 2025

The mechanism is not working on one side and it’s stuck

Electric Recliner Repair

$180

Chevallum QLD, Australia

25th Apr 2025

Harvey Norman electric recliner 3 seater Dog ate all cables at back

Amazing high level service

Recliner repair

$50

Logan Reserve QLD 4133, Australia

25th Apr 2025

Cable is freying and about to break on recliner pull cord

Repair recliner

$350

Greystanes, New South Wales

23rd Apr 2025

My recliner couch currently is not closing completely. I believe the frame has bent and needs to be repaired

Fix Recliner Handle and Replace Broken Cable on Couch

$60

Newtown QLD, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

One of the side handles on my reclining couch is broken — the cable inside has snapped so the footrest no longer comes up. I’ve managed to remove one of the screws holding the handle in place, but the second screw is stuck and I can’t get it out. I need someone who can: • Remove the stuck screw to detach the broken handle • Replace the snapped cable (you may need to supply a universal replacement cable or advise what to get) • Reinstall a working handle/cable so the footrest can operate again I will supply the parts needed and am open to offering more if the screw is tricky to get out. In the second photo the bottom screw has been removed but not the top screw

Electric recliner repair

$150

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

I am writing to seek repair assistance for my two-seater electric recliner chair. Recently, I encountered a troubling incident where the main power cable of the chair got stuck in the footrest, leading to a spark coming from under the chair. Upon further inspection, I discovered that the cable had been cut. In an attempt to address the issue, I took the necessary steps to repair the damaged cable. However, despite my efforts, the recliner chair does not work on either side after the repair.

Recliner repair

$120

Bass Hill NSW, Australia

20th Apr 2025

Older style single recliner does not close properly

Recliner repair

$150

Clontarf QLD 4019, Australia

24th Mar 2025

Leg recliner buckled 2 chairs Clunky sound and movement

Happy with the work done Thank you Nick

Electric recliner repair (switch replacement)

$125

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

29th Dec 2024

I need a handyman that can fix electronics to obtain and solder a $6 Jaycar switch into my recliner sofa. https://www.jaycar.com.au/spdt-250v-3a-miniature-micro-switch-with-lever/p/SM1038 I have the part number and photos of how to fix but I'm not physically present at the moment so can't fit myself. The sofa is currently intact but stuck in an open position. It has two switches at each end (4x in total). One to open, one to close. Only one of these on one side has broken and this will need to be de-soldered and replaced with a new one. It took me around 1 hour when I did it previously. The fix can be crude as long as it works. It's not a precision soldering affair. Process: - Disconnect power pack - Flip sofa onto it's back by tilting it - pull back fabric on the broken side - use a stubby (or short) phillips screwdriver to undo the switch circuitboard - Desolder/cut off the broken switch - Remove the steel actuator lever off the new one (not needed) - Use pliers to trim tabs of the new one a little so it physically slots into the circuitboard holes - Resolder the new one in it's place - Refit is the reverse of removal, refit battery pack and test sofa (should work fine) Please refer previous work that you've completed in the response to the task. I'm looking for someone comfortable with soldering a simple circuit board (refer my pics). Apartment is located in Prahran, Melbourne, 3181.

JM fixed the electrics on my leather reclining sofa for me. The recliner was stuck in the up position. He replaced two micro-switches and without being asked also checked the wiring and found/fixed several spots where the wired had chafed. He re-insulated these and re-routed them so that they would not chafe again. He did this without being asked and for no extra charge. Very good comms, punctuality and quality of work. Will use again.