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Sand /paint crack in wall; sand /paint around my laundry taps

$250

On time and good job

Painting and no more gaps repairs

$200

He did a very good job

Anyone to help me with jumpstart my car? Near epping station nsw

$50

Great Job! Thank you so much

Plumber - move taps & connect it all up in Laundry

$250

Very efficient and good work

Fix two leaking taps

$200

Great work and went over and above to get things done. Highly recommended!

Replace wooden steps with perma pine

$500

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Why hire a console repair service through Airtasker?

When your gaming console hasn’t been working and you can’t figure out the cause of its malfunction, you should hire an expert console repairman on Airtasker. They can fix most common problems of popular consoles like the PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Wii or other well-loved gaming gadgets. This can be a cost-effective and convenient service if the nearest Xbox repair shop or Playstation repair shop is miles away from you.

Make a post on Airtasker with all the crucial details about your gaming console. Mention its make, model and brand, what its problems are, your location, your budget and how soon you want the console fixed.

Qualified Taskers near you will provide you with a free quote. You can see ratings and reviews to help you decide which one to hire. Once you’ve hired one, they go to your address to fix your console, and you pay them afterwards. Get back to enjoying all your console games at home with just a post, so use that pink button now!

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Top Console Repair related questions

Usually, no. The console repair specialist you hire already has all the needed tools and equipment along with the requisite skills and experience. There’s no reason to provide them with any tools, though you can provide them with any replacement parts for your console as necessary. As part of the service package, some repair specialists may have replacement parts ready. Others may offer to buy replacement parts for you, but this can cost extra. 

That depends on the problem and the time it takes to fix. A PS4 controller that needs repairs or a PS4 replacement fan installation can take at least an hour to do. If your PS4 console has heat issues, your repairman must remove the casing and clean out the cooling fan, heat sink and other components - which can take a couple of hours. More complicated issues like fixing the circuit board can take a full day. 

Absolutely! If you do console repairs and have more jobs than you can handle, hire a Tasker to assist. In fact, you can hire a Tasker for almost any job you can imagine. Some Taskers can do related jobs like circuit board repair and TV installation and set-up. You can even find Taskers for unusual, specialised jobs like wall mounting, computer assembly or drone repair. The trick is to make a detailed post to get the right Taskers.

In some instances for simple repairs, but only if you have the right tools, skills, and experience. Doing this yourself is not recommended if you haven’t determined the problem; opening the case or dismantling your console’s parts can invalidate your warranty. We recommend hiring an expert repairman like those you can employ on our platform, or take the console to an accredited service centre to have it looked over. 

While it’s tempting to buy a new drone, hold off on a new purchase at least until you’ve had an expert inspect it. Some drones may be cheap and small to not bother with repairs, but the larger professional drones aren’t as easy to replace. If the drone requires rewiring or replacement parts, you can save yourself some money and hire an expert Tasker to do the repairs. 

Yes, but only if you have the right tools, skills and years of experience. Drone repairs can be very complicated and require specialised tools and equipment to do right. Even if you have all these, the parts are also tiny and require the utmost delicacy in handling them, so it’s quite a challenge. A better strategy would be to hire an expert repair specialist on Airtasker to get your drone fixed. 

The “blue light” or “blue dot of death” is due to an incompatible TV, software issue or power supply issue. Fortunately, this can be fixed if you do these:

  • Hold the power button for 7 seconds; wait for two beeps
  • Unplug all the cables 
  • Hold the power button once more for 7 seconds to discharge the internal power
  • Reconnect all the cables, including the power cable

You’ll know that the process worked if the power button is white instead of blue. 

Yes, they can! You can find a Tasker to repair most popular gaming consoles, even the retro and handheld ones. The key to finding a capable Tasker to repair your console is to make a post with all the crucial details. Be sure to mention the brand, make and model of your console and the problems you’re experiencing. Interested Taskers who know how to fix your console will approach you with a quote, and you can negotiate from there. 

What do console repair services include?

The game console repair service includes all the tasks necessary to make a non-working or malfunctioning game console work as intended. To repair popular consoles like the PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch, your console repairman can do troubleshooting followed by the needed repairs. After completing the repairs, they can test the system to ensure the console is back to its original working order. 

Troubleshooting the problem 

Your console repair specialist begins by inspecting the different functions and components of your gaming console. They may also check each game disc for dirt or scratches if reading or loading errors occur. Your specialist inspects the cables, controllers, connection ports for issues. The monitor or TV and the Wi-Fi are checked as appropriate for any video, audio or connectivity problems. Once the problem is found, your console repair specialist works on the necessary fixes.  

Checking connections

Your console repairman checks all the connections that lead to and from the gaming console. This includes the HDMI cables, the HDMI ports on both the TV or monitor and the console, the power plugs and the controller ports. Your specialist can also check your internet for connectivity problems and do the appropriate fixes. 

Cleaning the internal parts

Defective gaming consoles can trace some of their problems to issues with heat management. The cooling fan usually causes this, along with the heat sink and other internal parts choked with dirt and debris. 

Your console repair specialist disconnects the console, shuts off the power and opens your game console’s case. They then clean the fan, heat sink, hard disk if any, and other parts with a non-static brush or blast from a can of compressed air. The case is reassembled once all the cleaning is done.

Rewiring the console and controllers

Some issues on your gaming console or its parts may be due to wires that have snapped or got cut from excessive bending. Your console repair specialist can check the wires on the controllers, HDMI cable or other connecting cables, and the power cable. Should any cut wires be discovered, your specialist can install new wires and splice or solder new connections.  

Replacing the non-working components

Any parts that no longer work on your consoles, such as the cooling fan on your PS4 or Xbox or the PS4 hard disk can be replaced if necessary. Note that your specialist may not have the replacement parts ready, so you must purchase these. Some specialists may offer to go to the console repair store to get these parts for you for a small additional fee.  

Testing the game console after repair

After your hired repair specialist has applied the fixes, they can test the console. They can check that the game loads up and works, both controllers function and respond as they should, and the video, audio and internet connectivity work as expected. If any issues arise, your repair specialist repeats the diagnostic and repair process until the console works without any problems. 

Recent Console Repair tasks

Fixing taps and pipe connection

$250

Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

30th Apr 2026

I need three things done: 1. I have a hot water meter under my sink that is leaking from the connections to the pipe on both sides. I need these connections fixed so it stops leaking. 2. There are two taps that handle the mixing of the water that are also a bit leaky too so I need them either repaired or replaced. 3. I have a laundry sink that I never use. I would like someone to put blank caps on the two taps and the faucet so that I can put a fridge on top of the old sink.

Plumber Needed - Cap Zip Boil Taps

$200

Belrose, New South Wales

30th Apr 2026

We have two Zip boiling water taps that need to be disconnected and capped off behind the wall so we can retile the wall at a later date. The job should be quick and straightforward. Looking for a licensed plumber to safely cap the lines and make sure everything is sealed properly. Ideally tomorrow morning. Let me know your availability and quote.

Carpenter to fix up various open gaps in kitchen

$350

New Farm QLD, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Our kitchen has a couple of gaps I found like to cover. 1) Install a trim to cover the gap between our top kitchen cupboards and the ceiling 2) remove wall trim and extend kitchen exhaust cover up. The black cover extends upwards. Set exhaust cover in place. 3) Cover gaps on the underside on the top kitchen cupboards. One of either side of the row of top cupboards. 4) install a cover panel on the underside of the fridge cupboards to hide the ugly holes and cover the gap to the wall at the same time (I attached a current photo and one where the cover is drawn in in black to give an idea. 5) install 2 short pieces of floor trim. Airtasker to provide all tools required to do the job and cut panels to size. I will order and provide the panels. Please include any caulking required to finish the job up nicely as well.

Repair/replace kitchen sink clips/waterproof+seal sink

$150

Niddrie VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2026

10 year old sink clips and seals decided to disintegrate so my kitchen sink is just kind of floating around my bench now, so I'm looking for a plumber to repair and replace the clips and seals and re-waterproof around the sink. Also want to get someone to look at the sink drain pipes and make sure everything is all good and/or if there's any way to adjust the pipes to make the drain more optimal or take up less of the under-sink cabinet. Happy to provide additional photos and info as required.

Install new taps & reconnect dishwasher and washing machine

$250

Wahroonga, New South Wales

30th Apr 2026

Hi, we recently renovated our kitchen and laundry and need help with the final setup: Install new kitchen tap Install new laundry tap Reconnect dishwasher Reconnect washing machine All taps and appliances are already purchased and on site. Location: WAHROONGA Looking to get this done ASAP, but flexible with timing. Please bring your own tools and let me know if any additional parts are required. Thank you!

Very happy with the service. He was professional, on time, and did a great job. Everything works perfectly and looks clean. Highly recommend!

Repaint or re laminate benchtops

$10

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Re laminate or paint 2 x bathroom vanities and kitchen benchtop - please send me rough quotes I am wanting a concrete colour

Seeking someone to chop up two large tree stumps

$100

Altona Meadows VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Seeking someone to chop up two large tree stumps for me, I don’t have the tools myself and want it cut into smaller bits so I can throw away/burn :)

DISASSEMBLE WARDROBE, TAKE UPSTAIRS AND REASSEMBLE

$100

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

28th Apr 2026

We need a wardrobe taken apart on bottom level and then taken up one flight of stairs and rebuilt as it won’t fit up the stairs without being taken apart.

Juan was so efficient and amazing - would definitely use again!

Replace Shower Taps

$200

Surry Hills, New South Wales

28th Apr 2026

Hi! I have new shower taps I need installed, as one of the old ones is broken and coming off. Needs to be finished before 9am, as water is connected to restaurant downstairs.

Great communication and work. Arrived early and did a nice clean job.

Electrical work, install a bathHeater Exhaust Fan and Light Lamps

$250

Palmyra Melville Willagee Ward WA, Australia

27th Apr 2026

Instal/replace 3-in-1 Bathroom Heater, Exhaust Fan and Light in White with 4x 275W Heat Lamps

Prompt and helpful perfect

Change taps. We have the new taps

$100

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

27th Apr 2026

Change 2 mixer taps in kitchen and bathroom

Efficient, polite and professional

Jumpstart my car

$50

Black Rock VIC, Australia

27th Apr 2026

Battery dead, need someone to jumpstart my car asap. In black rock.

Prompt, got the job done. Nice guy

2 new bathroom vanity taps installed

$150

Mornington VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Hello, we have purchased new basin taps for our ensuite and would like someone to install them please. There are two tap sets to install.

Very good and completed the job perfectly. Thankyou!

Replace the steps( wooden)

$380

Doncaster VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Hi, I need a quick fix on a small set of outdoor timber steps. A couple of the stair treads have come loose and shifted slightly, and looks like it may just need re-securing or replacing. The structure itself seems fine—no major damage—just some wear and tear from weather exposure. Scope of work should be straightforward: * Re-secure loose or sagging steps (likely just needs screws/nails tightened or replaced) * Check underlying supports for stability * Replace any broken boards if needed (happy to cover material cost) * General tidy-up to make the steps safe and solid again Overall, it looks like a simple repair job—nothing structural, just bringing the steps back to a safe and sturdy condition. Should be a quick job for someone experienced.

Great guy. Easy to work.

Replace laundry taps

$50

Maidstone VIC 3012, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Need help replacing laundry taps which is leaking. Work to be done Saturday afternoon See photos

Easy to work with and efficient

Jumpstart car

$50

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Need a jumpstart now in surry hills please!

Helped me with my car when I was in a pickle and came back to help me again!

Install 5 wall-mounted dance mirrors (precise alignment, no gaps)

$350

Earlwood NSW 2206, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman/builder to install 5 glassless dance mirror panels onto a wall in a home studio space. Each panel measures 200cm x 120cm, and I’d like them installed side-by-side to create a seamless mirror wall. Product link (for reference): https://dance-floor.com.au/product/portable-dance-mirror-180cm-x-120cm/ What’s included: - Bolts and brackets - Mini spirit level - Fabric gloves for handling mirrors - Instructions (attached) What you’ll need to bring: - Drill and appropriate tools - Experience mounting large panels securely to walls. Key Requirements (important) - Strong attention to detail is a must - Panels must be installed flush and tightly aligned (no visible gaps between mirrors) - Must ensure level, straight, and secure installation - Careful handling to avoid damage during install

Mark was great to deal with — excellent communication, punctual, and very professional. He showed strong attention to detail with the mirror installation and suggested a more secure mounting method, which gave me extra confidence in the final result. Highly recommend.

Remove bamboo roots and clumps fully

$200

West End QLD, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Have cut down bamboo but now need clumps and root system removed.

Got a tricky Bamboo job done efficiently and as needed. Would recommend Thanks a lot

Fix shower head leak when taps turned off

$110

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

When the hot and cold taps are fully turned off the shower head still leaks hot water. Suspect a washer requires replacement, but requires route cause analysis and resolution

Great communication and efficient! Recommended