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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

Thank you Dario for fixing my recliner
Fix my recliner (not electric)
$250

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Electric recliner repair
$5

Very fast service, excellent communication.
Electric recliner repair
$100

Fantastic work and very quick and efficient. Highly recommended for great handyman.
Electric recliner repair
$300
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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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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.
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
Alexandra Hills QLD, Australia
10th Jun 2025
Recliner mechanisms are being clunky and not opening properly
Fix my recliner chair mechanism
$85
Aberfeldie VIC 3040, Australia
7th Jun 2025
Handle sticking out, feels like theres no tension
Elecric recliner repaired
$300
Mount Pleasant WA 6153, Australia
3rd Jun 2025
The motor on the recliner makes a grinding noise when in operation, plus it stops sometimes upon its return to normal seat position
Fix recliner cable.
$50
Clontarf QLD 4019, Australia
2nd Jun 2025
Replace recliner cable for footrest.
Recliner repairer
$100
Lota QLD 4179, Australia
1st Jun 2025
Clunks when opens and closes. Hitting the bottom rail when weight is on it. Doesn’t do it when no weight is on it. Only doing it on one side. Frame isn’t square to the chair.
Recliner repair lever
$150
Upper Coomera QLD, Australia
1st Jun 2025
Require repairs to the recliner lever as it no longer opens the footrest
Help fix a reclining chair
$300
Box Hill North VIC, Australia
29th May 2025
We have a reclining chair that the bolts have come out of
Fix reclinging chair
$100
Williams Landing VIC 3027, Australia
28th May 2025
Din plug needs resetting however it is connected to power brick
Electric recliner repair
$150
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
25th May 2025
Recliner has potential electrical issue, is now stuck in 'up' position
Repair recliner screw in mechanism
$150
Palmyra WA, Australia
24th May 2025
Recliner screw broke in the mechanism now the chair is lopsided need it repaired


Great work By Glenn
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$50
Melbourne City VIC, Australia
23rd May 2025
The manual recliner lever is broken and has gone free just need to put the silver line back into its place
Fix recliner
$100
Mandurah WA, Australia
18th May 2025
The recliner mechanism is broken
Repair recliner
$250
Morley WA, Australia
11th May 2025
Replace broken springs on recliner - will need to source parts which we believe are approx $100.
Recliner repair of 2 zig-zag springs
$150
Forest Lodge NSW 2037, Australia
9th May 2025
I recently purchased a second-hand recliner chair, a few weeks ago, that is in relatively good working condition at the time. The other day, one of the zig-zag springs under the seat has just snapped off and needs to be repaired (another spring was already broken when I initially bought it through Facebook Marketplace) so in total there are 2 springs that need replacement/repairing. I do acknowledge that I’m currently on the heavier side, weighing around 120kg, but I’m hoping the issue is more related to the chair’s prior wear and age rather than my weight. I’ve attached some photos for your reference.


Darren's passion for furniture and furniture repair was evident in his craftsmanship of the repairs to my recliner's broken springs. Highly professional and knowledgeable. Both he and his wife were lovely to deal with on-site and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of any furniture repairs. Many thanks once again Darren!
Electrical recliner repair
$100
Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia
6th May 2025
Electric recliner cable needs to be replaced
Repair recliner chair
$40
Erskine WA, Australia
3rd May 2025
Single recliner won’t open, no tension in lever. Seems a wire is broken or has detached
Recliner repair
$50
Bankstown, New South Wales
1st May 2025
Check 1 recliner cable seat and fix 1 of the recliner need a new cable
Electric Recliner Repair
$180
Chevallum QLD, Australia
25th Apr 2025
Harvey Norman electric recliner 3 seater Dog ate all cables at back


Amazing high level service
Recliner repair
$150
Clontarf QLD 4019, Australia
24th Mar 2025
Leg recliner buckled 2 chairs Clunky sound and movement


Happy with the work done Thank you Nick
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.