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Electric recliner repair
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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!
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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.
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


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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.