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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

Top rate service. Punctual, knowledgeable and polite.

Service/repair Recliner sofa motor King Living

$140

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Electric recliner repair

$5

Very fast service, excellent communication.

Electric recliner repair

$100

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Why book reclining chair repair through Airtasker?

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 my recliner

$200

Andrews Farm SA, Australia

17th Mar 2025

My handle broke off my recliner and it doesn't recline.

Fix my recliners

$250

Hillside VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2025

My puppy had ripped the sides of both recliners. Couches are only 2 yrs old :( how much and is it possible for these to be fixed

Repair recliner

$100

Clyde North VIC, Australia

12th Mar 2025

I have an electrical recliner on a 3 seater couch that is still working however is now on a lean. It still opens however makes odd noises but gets stuck when closing. It seems to be out of alignment and bent?

Fix recliner chair

$200

Deer Park VIC, Australia

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Need 2 manual recliner chairs cords fixed

Fix recliner chair

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Rosebery NSW 2018, Australia

4th Mar 2025

Recliner chair broken needs to be repaired possible need for new spring

Fix Recliner Couch

$150

Deer Park VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2025

The left side of the recliner won’t go up

Fix recliner sofa - 1 seat not working

$100

Ermington, New South Wales

25th Feb 2025

One of the seat not working for recliner - right seat

Sofa recliner repair

$80

Glenmore Park, New South Wales

22nd Feb 2025

I want to repair TWO sofa recliner as the reclining not opening . The side pull part does not work and sofa not reclining .. Only need to fix this in two sofa .

Repair recliner lounge

$200

Padbury WA, Australia

19th Feb 2025

Need one recliner mechanism repaired. The recliner no longer functions properly and is hard to put the leg rest back down

Recliner repair

$50

Underwood QLD, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Broken at the back needs replacement

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Bradbury NSW 2560, Australia

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Recently bought a Futon with one side hinges broken so it no longer folds down i would like to get this repaired. I will supply the new hinges I just need assistance with installation!

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Huntingdale WA, Australia

14th Feb 2025

Cable broken on recliner and needs to be replaced

Electric recliner repair

$100

Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Electric headrest is not working on my electric recliner.

Fix recliner sofa

$200

Homebush West NSW 2140, Australia

10th Feb 2025

My electric recliner sofa has broke, specifically the main power/motor. It started smoking/smell of burning and the power has not resumed.

2 Recliner repair/welding/replacement required

$250

Southbank VIC, Australia

9th Feb 2025

Sofa bought from: Super Amart Cover: Polyster Filling: Foam, Polyster, Fibre Total no. of recliners 3 2 Recliner repair/welding/replacement required

I am looking for someone to fix my recliner sofa touch table

$5

Cranbourne North VIC, Australia

8th Feb 2025

One of my recliner sofa touch table is not working and I am looking for someone to check and replace it if needed.

Repair recliner

$100

Claremont Meadows NSW, Australia

6th Feb 2025

Recliner needs repairing. Springs seem to be busted

Recliner repair

$250

Delahey VIC 3037, Australia

4th Feb 2025

3 seat motorized recliner will no longer work- one seat locked in recliner position and the rest won’t open. Unsure what the issue is.

Roger was on time, friendly and solved our problem. Thank you, Roger.

Fix my recliner sofa. The switch/button is faulty.

$250

Sunbury VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

I have a nick scali recliner 2.5 seater and the left seat wont recline. I have already changed and switched the motor and it works fine. So it is the switch button that is faulty

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.