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Changing Taps, Spouts and a Shower Head

$1,000

Fantastic worker, will get him back for jobs.

4wd side steps and mudguard fitting

$150

Very efficient and good work

Fix two leaking taps

$200

Amazing work highly recommended

Stumps and roots removal

$180

Professional, respectful, efficient. Thanks Jason.

Plastering gaps in the roof

$300

Good job and happy with the outcome

Removal of large bushes stumps

$600

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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

Replace LED strips

$75

Fraser Rise VIC 3336, Australia

14th Oct 2026

I meed a tradie to replace my LED strips

Upster dishwasher repair

$150

St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Meiko UPster U500 undercounter dishwasher. ​Issue: Displaying Error 201 (Boiler level not reached during filling sequence / Water supply timeout). Need help with: ​Checking fresh water supply line, inlet hose, and internal mesh filter for blockages. ​Diagnosing/testing the solenoid inlet valve or boiler level switch.

Replace a circuit breaker fuse (20amps)

$100

Belivah QLD 4207, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Hi. We have a faulty 20amp circuit breaker fuse that needs replacing. See photos. The only catch is that I need it done after 5pm on Thursday or Friday, or anytime on Saturday. The issue is that the switch will not stay in an on position, despite nothing at all being plugged into any of the relevant GPOs. The power goes through the fuse (you can see the spark at night), but it blows like something is overloading it. But nothing is connected at all. Has to be a faulty circut breaker fuse right?

Hand rail installed on outdoor steps

$250

Arana Hills QLD, Australia

14th Oct 2026

We need a handrail installed in the steps to our pool. I am not sure what the best material is - metal or wood - but open to advice. Please check photos and make recommendations with the offer. Keen to do this as soon as possible before wer feet are running up and down the stairs!

Change toilet, taps

$275

Evatt ACT 2617, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Hi, I would like to get a quote for the following: 1. Remove existing toilet and install a new one 2. Replace the shower tap 3. Remove the existing bathtub tap and install a new one with a hand shower. Thanks!

Plumber to put in replacement taps and spout.

$200

Seaton SA 5023, Australia

14th Oct 2026

The taps and spout in my kitchen need to be replaced, as the cold water tap has broken. I have bought the new hardware, which needs to be installed with the new basin tee assemblies.

Painting, small fix ups

$250

Kingston QLD, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Just need a some patches painted on the walls. Doesn't have to be perfect.

Experienced person to assemble a poker table and multi-game table

$10

Capalaba QLD 4157, Australia

12th Oct 2026

I’m looking for someone experienced to assemble two new game tables: * A 10-player LED Texas Hold’em poker table * An 8ft 4-in-1 table with pool, air hockey and table tennis tops I’ll be there to help move the tables into position, so one experienced person should be enough. I’m looking for someone who has assembled similar tables before and can put them together carefully to avoid any damage. Please bring the tools you’ll need and let me know about your experience and availability. Photos of both tables are attached.

Absolutely fantastic job! He assembled our poker table and pool/air hockey convertible table perfectly. He was professional, experienced, careful, and clearly knew exactly what he was doing. The finished result is excellent, and we couldn’t be happier with his work. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-quality job!

Put together table from Amazon and Philips Portable AC

$200

Maroubra NSW 2035, Australia

11th Oct 2026

Please build a table I bought from Amazon, and also put together potable AC, all Parts will be out of the box and ready to put together straight away. I need this done today please, thank you! Open to negotiation

Incredible. Such a nice man! Efficient and professional with attention to detail

Trees and shrubs removal including roots and stumps

$850

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

11th Oct 2026

Need two trees (pittosporum) and one large hedge shrub and two smaller shrubs cut down and removed including all tree stumps and roots as am going to replant so nothing can be left behind…all rubbish must be taken away as well We do have green waste bin but it’s a small one and don’t want any waste left behind, All roots and stumps must be taken out as well..

Excellent job super quick great communication! Would use again!

Fix leaking taps

$150

Minchinbury NSW 2770, Australia

11th Oct 2026

There is water leaking from my tabs in my bathtub and I need this fixed

Very Happy with service thankyou

Paint upstairs balustrade.

$200

Blackwall NSW 2256, Australia

9th Oct 2026

Paint colourbond balustrade on upstairs deck. Paint provided. Labour only.

Peter worked hard and did a great job.

Assemble Eva eclipse sofa

$150

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

8th Oct 2026

I have an Eva sofa in the style ‘eclipse’ that has arrived this morning and I need someone to unpack, assemble and take away the packaging for me. Location South Melbourne

Super helpful and easy to communicate with! Will book again! Highly recommend

Fixing the small leak from these taps in the laundry room

$100

Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia

7th Oct 2026

Fixing the small leak from these taps in the laundry room

He is an amazing plumber, professional, skilled, and a real pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!

Small strezleckia trunk to be cut out leaving lateral pups.

$200

Mudgeeraba QLD 4213, Australia

7th Oct 2026

Single trunk of strezleckia (bird of paradise)to be removed. It is near a fence so hard for me to manage. Overall height approx 4metres. Base approx 200mm diameter. Top leaves already removed need assistance to do a controlled removal of "trunk". Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

I was appreciative of the great communication Christopher provided in arranging punctual attendance and discussion of my job. My task was assessed for risk and executed well with a thorough cleanup afterwords. Happy to have him back.

Install New Front Door + Philips Smart Lock

$300

Gordon ACT 2906, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Looking for an experienced carpenter/door installer to replace our existing front entry door and install a new smart lock. We have already purchased: * New external front door – 2040 × 820 mm, timber with 4 glass panels * Philips EasyKey DDL615-5HBS Smart Handle Lock * Existing door frame/jamb is to remain The job will involve removing the existing front door, fitting/hanging the new door into the existing frame, trimming/adjusting the new door if required, fitting the hinges, and making sure the door opens, closes and seals correctly. We also need the Philips smart lock installed into the new door, including the required mortising/cut-outs and setup so the lock operates correctly. The existing door and current setup are shown in the attached photos, along with photos of the new door and smart lock.

Wesley was very professional and did an amazing job. I would highly recommend Wesley to anyone.

Assemble Eva Eclipse sofa

$200

Melbourne VIC 3068, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Assemble Eva Eclipse sofa - four seater with chaise, including putting on covers, dispose of packaging, instructions suggest two people

Walide was so quick and helpful, he did a great job and was so lovely to deal with

Electrician needed to diagnose power circuit that keeps tripping

$150

Brisbane QLD 4077, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Hi, I need a licensed electrician to diagnose and fix a power circuit that keeps tripping off. The issue: * One “Protected Power” breaker/RCBO keeps tripping. * It has previously tripped even when my EV was not charging. * Yesterday, with the EV charger disconnected, the circuit stayed on overnight without issues. * Today I plugged my Tesla Mobile Connector directly into the wall socket and the breaker immediately tripped. * I have now completely disconnected the EV charger and unplugged everything I can from the affected circuit. * The breaker still trips immediately when I try to reset it. * The garage door/control is the only fixed equipment I haven’t been able to disconnect. * The affected circuit also powers some household outlets, including my internet. I need someone to fault-find the circuit, identify what is causing the RCBO to trip

Thanks Ben for your effort and advice.

Install of vehicle decals and wraps

$100

Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Install of vinyl vehicle decal and wraps. Per hour basis, amount can be negotiated based on productivity. Require someone with prior skills and experience.

Linh was fantastic, did the job and did it well. Reliable and efficient