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Fix two leaking taps

$200

Great communication and reliable

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Good communication, on time and efficient installation

Installation of laundry sink taps

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Really easy to deal with, showed up on time and smashed the job out. Did exactly what was needed, no fuss, and left everything tidy. Would 100% use again and recommend to anyone.

Someone to come in with a stump grinder to remove stumps

$1,000

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

Replace wooden steps with perma pine

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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. 

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Glen Iris, Victoria

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A collapsed terracotta pipe closes to the boundary shaft at 1.5 metres deep. Need to be replaced with PVC pipe. Job needs to be completed with compliance certificate.

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Southern River WA 6110, Australia

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I want to enclose my existing Patio with insulated eps panel plus 1 x window and 1 glass sliding door. Patio size 2.4 x 5.5 and height is 2.5 approx offer Labor only and material plus labor

Quote please. Servicing gas hot water system + replacement of 4 taps

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Modbury Heights SA 5092, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Shower is running hot / cold, so need the Bosch highflow 21e gas hot water serviced please. Also the 4 taps in bathrooms are old and need replacement (shower is dripping / leaking). I had put this task on another account but unable to access that account, apologies if you responded to the other account, hope you will respond here. Thank you.

Concreter, steps and a footpath

$4,000

Angle Park SA, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Need steps and a footpath done, steps approximately 1420mm wide probably 3 or 4 steps. And footpath leading from bottom of steps to end of footpath approximately 1950mm long

Replace x3 taps at house

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Wollert VIC 3750, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Need to replace 3 taps at home. x1 kitchen sink x2 toilet sinks Replace only. Taps provided

Washing machine is not working properly.it stops in middle of washing

$60

Aintree VIC 3336, Australia

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Qualified carpenter: install two hardwood transition strips

$120

Box Hill North VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2026

We would like a qualified carpenter to fit and install two wood transition strips where a tiled floor meets the wooden hallway. Standard door width. The wood will be stained/lacquered by us if needed. Please see images.

Remove trees and shrubs (stumps can be left)

$750

Stafford Heights QLD, Australia

28th Feb 2026

We’re re-doing the front yard and I need most of the trees and shrubs cleared. The stumps can be left as the excavator can remove theses during earthworks. The biggest tree is staying, but there are 3 palm trees that are reasonably large. Happy for people to come and inspect if need be, but I need them gone by next Friday. Happy to answer any questions or provide more photos. Unsure what’s a fair price for this, so happy to discuss.

Install Gutter Ramps - Simple Job

$100

Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Hi - I have two to three rubber gutter ramps to be installed in my driveway, requires drilling into the concrete. Its an easy job, I just dont have the tools.

Great service, on time, and nice fella. Highly recommend.

Close gaps in attic storage area

$200

Ormond VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Close gaps in small storage area adjoining master bedroom walk in robe. Neat, professional job required. All cutting must be done outside.

Benjamin did excellent work, was punctual, had an excellent eye for detail, and is a master of his craft. He is very friendly an easy to work with, and went above and beyond for our carpentry task.

New shower taps put on

$75

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Need a plumber to install x2 wall mounted shower taps

Good work, easy going and great bloke

Help to install new taps in kitchen and pantry

$80

Tarneit VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Need to install 2 new taps in kitchen and pantry by removing old ones

Nice and neat work well organized plumbing

Qualified plasterer to repair collapsed ceiling

$10

Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

Garage ceiling has collapsed due to water damage. Timber beams in the ceiling may also be soft. Garage door cannot open fully. Screws not enough to raise ceiling. Will require plasterer to repair ceiling.

Very honest and understanding

Replace 2 bathroom mixes taps and 2 pop ups

$300

Wentworth Point NSW 2127, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

To replace 2 bathroom basin mixes taps and 2 pop ups in my apartment, I’ll provide the new taps and pop ups. See photo

Very good service, highly recommended.

Jumpstart car, battery flat, i have the jumpstart cables

$20

Watsonia North, Victoria

21st Feb 2026

Battery flat, needs a jumpstart now

Jaedyn is so easy to deal with and patience, highly recommended

Small branch and sticks removal - no stumps or big branches

$120

Doreen VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Small sticks and branches removal - all very light not big heavy branches or stumps .

Came on time and did the job perfectly!

Connect kitchen sink taps and drain pipe

$100

Woodridge QLD 4114, Australia

21st Feb 2026

I have recently done a kitchen renovation and would like the sink taps and drain pipes connected. I do not have PVC pipes with me and would be great if you could also provide the materials. Cheers

Connor did an excellent job with the plumbing in my unit. Not only was he professional and skilled, but he went above and beyond with the task completion. He was easy to communicate with and turned up on time. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and thorough plumber.

Fix my collapsing garage ceiling

$500

Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia

21st Feb 2026

My garage ceiling is dropping/sagging. Whilst the garage door is old, it wont open all the way. Will replace door in future. Licenced/qualified plasterer required to fix ceiling.

Great comms, very prompt and honest.

A few Plaster wall patch ups

$150

Cranbourne East VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2026

15 small holes needing Plaster patch ups. One holes a little bigger. Need done by Sunday night. I have taken photos with my car key fob next to holes to help with size reference.

Did a great job and was fast and efficient. Would recommend :)

Replace old shower taps with 90 deg taps, for two showers same home

$160

Bundoora VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2026

I have two sets of old shower taps that l want to replace them with new 90 Deg taps. Refer to photos Bundoora

Everything was amazing about him. Would definitly recommend him