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Great guy very helpful and knowledgeable
Recliner repair
£100

5 star service from Colin. Very knowledgeable and polite. Spent a lot of time fixing our recliner and helped us source the necessary part. A very helpful, nice and honest guy. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again or recommend him to others.
Electric recliner repair
£100

At first Colin was challenged by the task but he persevered and fixed it. I was happy with his work and I will use him again.
Repair recliner
£60

He worked through all possibilities before coming up with the solution, brilliant.
Fix my reclining sofa
£15
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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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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 to be 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. Post a recliner repair tasktoday!
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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 chair 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.
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Olton, West Midlands
10th Feb 2025
one recliner on a two recliner settee has stopped working
Fix recliner chair
£70
Camelford, Cornwall
8th Feb 2025
Starts working every time then stops
Recliner repair
£300
Blakelaw, Tyne and Wear
4th Feb 2025
I have 2 broken recliners.on one the bottom plinth won’t go under and on the second it goes so far under then you have to get off it to get it the rest of the way.
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£60
North Reddish, Greater Manchester
3rd Feb 2025
I have two of these sofas, and the left one on each has failed.
Electric recliner repair
£25
Seething Wells, Greater London
1st Feb 2025
Electric recliner not working when switch is pressed in sofa
I need my manual sofa recliner repaired single piece.
£150
Woodside Park, Greater London
1st Feb 2025
The sofa recliner is manual and has locked.
Chair recliner repair
£50
Whitton, Greater London
27th Jan 2025
Back part of the recliner does not decline. It's stuck in a recliner position. I think the button has stopped working
Fix recliner on sofa
£80
Lletyharri, West Glamorgan
22nd Jan 2025
Recliner sofa the wire has snapped so it won’t recline
Repair recliner sofa
£100
Mark Hall South, Essex
14th Jan 2025
Recling not working think transformer is us
Repair recliner
£100
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10
14th Jan 2025
The chair is 7 years old and not been used. Plugged it in and it doesnt work at all
Electric recliner repair
£150
Mere Brow, Lancashire
10th Jan 2025
2 seater, right-hand side is stuck in recline position, left-hand side won't recline.
Fix recliner
£95
Hartburn, Durham
4th Jan 2025
Recliner string broke in the side of the sofa
Repair recliner chair
£75
Wroxall, Isle of Wight
3rd Jan 2025
Recliner is operating intermittently
Fix recliner chair. Leg raising post has stopped working.
£150
Baffins, Hampshire
29th Dec 2024
The leg raising part of the recliner chair has stopped working. Model Penrith Super Petite Dual Rise.
Fix recliner sofa & replace missing nuts & bolts
£100
Brockwell Park, Greater London
17th Dec 2024
One side of the sofa is not going up and down properly. Some bolts underneath fell out & got lost
Repair reclining chair
£100
Gedling, Nottinghamshire
13th Dec 2024
The foot/ leg rest will notcrise on one side
Electric recliner repair
£80
Desborough, Northamptonshire
13th Dec 2024
Electric recliner has stopped working
Recliner Repairs
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Scotlands, West Midlands
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Repair recliner chair
£75
Cringleford, Norfolk
2nd Dec 2024
Recliner gets stuck in reclined position. Makes a grinding noise but also the little red button in the control sometimes intermittently flashes. Sometimes the chair works fine other times not.
Repair recliner section to lift legs
£250
Upper Witton, West Midlands
1st Dec 2024
Recliner leg section doesn’t rise anymore.