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Reuben was upfront, and communicated to me throughout the whole process

Fix a recliner

$70

Top rate service. Punctual, knowledgeable and polite.

Service/repair Recliner sofa motor King Living

$140

Helpful guy

Electric recliner repair

$5

If I could give Brad more than 5 stars I would. He was punctual, professional, friendly, really knew his stuff, and fixed my electric recliner for a fraction of the price I was expecting. I will definitely be using him again in the future. I can't recommend him highly enough :)

Electric recliner repair

$100

Tom is reliable, communicates well and is a great operator. Fixed problem without a fuss and went overboard to help resolve problem. Would give more than 5 stars if available - top job

Fix recliner chair

$75

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

Handyman/mechanic for lounge recliner repair

$100

What's the average cost of a recliner repair specialist

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$100

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$150

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$200

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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

Recliner repair

$200

Kerang VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2024

Mechanics of chair needs repairing

Fix recliner

$250

Semaphore SA 5019, Australia

17th Oct 2024

Recliner mechanism snapped

Great work. Thanks

Fix recliner mechanism

$300

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

16th Oct 2024

Extension mechanism broken

Faulty seat switch or motor on Nick Scali electric recliner repaired

$250

Riddells Creek VIC, Australia

16th Oct 2024

Our 4 year-old Nick Scarli EVE leather electric recliner suite has a seat that doesn't recline. We need the unit inspected with view of repairing or replacing the unit's switch or motor.

Fix recliner chair handle lever

$80

Bankstown NSW 2200, Australia

12th Oct 2024

Handle for recliner chair is broken.

Recliner repair

$200

Keilor East VIC, Australia

9th Oct 2024

Recliner is extended, and will not go back to seated position

Repair recliner

$200

Frankston VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2024

I have two recliners, the wire mechanism no longer works when you pull the lever. How much to repair? They are not electric recliners. Thanks

Recliner repair

$200

Balgownie NSW, Australia

8th Oct 2024

The cord on my recliner has broken

Repair reclining chair

$200

Brompton SA, Australia

7th Oct 2024

Recliner won’t stay reclined.

Fix reclining chair footrest

$50

Como WA, Australia

6th Oct 2024

Foot rest no longer goes done despite purchasing new springs

Fix recliner (stuck in recline - won’t close)

$150

Clyde VIC, Australia

5th Oct 2024

Recliner stuck in recline won’t close

Fix recliner broken timber frame and fix 2 recliner mechanisms.

$150

Drummoyne NSW, Australia

5th Oct 2024

A single recliner chair has the timber frame broken in the area underneath the seat/legs. The recliner seat has sunk due to broken frame. The recliner is operational. Also, a separate single recliner chair mechanism does not work to recline the chair, and on the lounge a recliner mechanism does not work to recline the lounge chair.

Electric recliner repairs

$200

Andrews Farm SA, Australia

4th Oct 2024

Electric foot recliner will only go up so far & stops

Repair recliner leg rest

$300

Huntingdale WA, Australia

3rd Oct 2024

need spring on recliner to be repaired legrest wont extend

Recliner repair

$75

Montrose VIC, Australia

1st Oct 2024

The lift part for the legs is crooked, seems to have a missing part in the mechanism/structure of the lift. The button presses but the lift for the legs needs two be coaxed up.

Electric Recliner repair

$50

Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

1st Oct 2024

We have an electric recliner, that has one of the sofa parts broken at the axle. Seeking quote to repair

Electric Recliner Repair

$80

Cranbourne East VIC, Australia

1st Oct 2024

My electric recliner won’t go down. Power seems to be getting through, but the buttons don’t work. I can see some wires that may be severed, but not sure.

Recliner repair

$100

Jindalee QLD, Australia

30th Sep 2024

One recliner is no longer working

Repair recliner mechanism

$200

Mooroolbark VIC, Australia

30th Sep 2024

The mechanism mostly does not remain retracted, so the "foot" of the recliner remains extended

Repair recliner recline mechanism

$140

Echuca VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2024

Repair recliner chair mechanism. Side lever has detached from recline mechanisms of two leather recliner cha

Excellent job repairing the recliner chairs mechanisms