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Taps replaced

$250

I am very happy with the work Marty has done. He works hard to ensure the job is done properly and is very knowlegable and experienced. I would definitely hire him again.

Handeyman to fix Taps & drawers fixed

$150

Very efficient and good work

Fix two leaking taps

$200

quick & efficient, thank you!

Remove & Trash: dissemble ikea drawers & ikea counter tops

$95

My home kitchen renovation became overwhelming for me to complete. Sam had the tools and experience to finish the job. He spoke me through what was an wasn't possible with the existing space and worked hard to make my vision come to life.

Fit IKEA kitchen trim, fillers and benchtops

$1,000

He did a good job. We are happy customers.

Fix old leaking taps in bathroom (shower, bath and sink)

$120

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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

Move delivery packaged curve treadmill 133kg upstairs and assembly

$450

Croydon NSW, Australia

30th Jul 2026

I have a Rogue Woodville curve LTG treadmill weighing approx 133kg (all parts together) arriving by noon tomorrow (31/07) by courier who will leave it outside the front door of my semi detached property. I need it unpackaged moved upstairs to a bedroom and assembled. I was quoted by gym equipment specialist that the job would take 2 hours for two men for the whole process including assembly, I would have accepted but they are only available late next week and I don’t want the box exposed outside in the rain. No special tools required as it’s provided in the package and I have additional tools if needed. The hard part will be moving it up the stairs without damaging the property, not the assembly. The stairs are close to the front door but narrow and the bedroom is just past the stairs so not a lot of distance overall. I will post a video showing the path. Availability must be latest 30/07 (Friday) so do not quote if you can only do it next week or something.

Amazing work, Stephen was great to deal with friendly, punctual and didn’t rush anything and made sure everything was perfect. He also went all the way to bunnings to touch up some unrelated marks on paint that had nothing to do with the job. It took longer/harder than he expected but he didn’t cause any fuss or change quote. Highly recommend Stephen for any job.

Replace shower taps and washers

$50

Seventeen Mile Rocks QLD 4073, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Needing ensuite taps and washers replaced. I have the taps and washers, unable to replace them (no matter how many videos I watch. Have very basic tools available.

Help replace kitchen laminate cupboard strips

$300

Seaford Meadows SA 5169, Australia

29th Jul 2026

I need the discoloured laminate strips replaced to look white

Assembly of a swing set/slide https://amzn.asia/d/00tfJZ4v

$200

Benowa QLD 4217, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Need a Teamson Kids Panama Wooden Swing Set with Slide assembled before my daughters birthday. https://amzn.asia/d/0ivpEcQ5

I need the following taps installed as they are not working

$120

Ingleburn NSW 2565, Australia

29th Jul 2026

I need three taps installed properly as they are leaking or not working properly.

Very good and knowledgeable!

Jumpstart my car

$40

Tallawong NSW 2762, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Need help jump starting my Holden commodore 2010 V6 Sedan, someone familiar with holdens

Punctual, good communication, Evander was very thorough, he went above and beyond. Thanks Evander.

Repair an outdoor wooden staircase with 4-5 rotting steps

$2,000

Forde ACT 2914, Australia

29th Jul 2026

The wooden staircase has 4-5 rotting and damaged steps and a beam and railings needs replacing.

Change a couple of taps

$70

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

27th Jul 2026

I need a couple of tap sets changed over. See the photos. Will purchase the taps and anything else required.

Good man, he’ll sort you out.

Install 2x bidet , change shower head, and new taps for the bathtub.

$150

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

26th Jul 2026

Small plumbing tasks, I can probably do it myself but just want to get a licensed plumber for the peace of mind.

Reza was great to communicate with and did a brilliant job! Highly recommended

Move taps 30cm lower

$350

Scarborough WA 6019, Australia

24th Jul 2026

Lower taps 30cm ready for new kitchen installation, don’t need to reinstate taps or spout, just finish like last pic showing taps just capped off

Kevin worked quickly & efficiently, cleaned up, and gave us some helpful advice.

2 x dog ramps needed for senior labrador

$150

Hillside VIC 3037, Australia

24th Jul 2026

I am needing someone to build a dog ramp to go over a sliding door and down 1 step to outside so that my senior dog does not need to jump over the sliding door frame and step down. I would also like to see if it would be possible for a ramp at the front door which has 2 large steps.

Absolutely easy to organise things with and he did a brilliant job. Thank you again !

Unblock upstairs bathroom shower drain (double-storey house)

$100

Green Valley NSW 2168, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

I'm looking for an experienced one to unblock a slow-draining upstairs bathroom in a double-storey house. Problem: Only the upstairs bathroom is affected. It is draining slower than normal. Downstairs bathroom and all other drains are working normally. I tried using a manual drain snake, but it stops at around 1.5 metres. I'm looking for someone who can clear the blockage. Please bring all necessary equipment. Location: Green Valley, NSW 2168 Please provide your quote and let me know your earliest availability.

Job done. Thank you.

The hot water system keeps tripping the circuit breaker

$100

Taringa QLD 4068, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

The hot water system keeps tripping the circuit breaker. Location chapel Hill 4069

Great guy great works

Install bathroom shower taps to replace old set

$150

Beaumont Hills NSW 2155, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

This job is to remove existing taps and replace with a pair of ¼ turn shower taps and mixer valves Ceramic valve core New tap part components are provided

Petros is highly skilled & effecient. His manner is friendly & professional and I will certainly be using his services again

Need retractable safety straps mounted

$200

Acacia Ridge QLD 4110, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Need the retractable safety strap in the pics mounted please.

Joshua was very communicative and efficient! He did a great job for us! Thanks Josh!

Install door stops to 5 doors

$40

Bundamba QLD 4304, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

I need 3 x magnetic door stops installed to three doors and 2 x bullet door stops installed to bathroom and toilet doors. I have all the necessary parts.

Bart is a genuine, kind, and hardworking man. He was punctual, has great communication and did the job quickly and with great attention to detail. I look forward to using Bart for future jobs.

Replace Wired in smoke alarm Clipsal Firetek 755SMA

$150

Glenelg SA 5045, Australia

21st Jul 2026

Replace Fire Alarm Wired In needs to be to standard

Fast efficient and very good workmanship

Replace mixer taps

$400

Swan View WA 6056, Australia

20th Jul 2026

I need to replace 6 existing mixer taps, in bathrooms and kitchen. I have already purchased new ones

Bryce did a great job of replacing some taps , and was very patient with me after having to do an emergency 🚨 trip to Bunnings 😅

Basketball game assembly

$100

Tranmere SA 5073, Australia

19th Jul 2026

Assembly of kids basketball game. The frame is constructed of sturdy 7/8-inch diameter metal with durable 12-inch diameter steel rims and braces to provide stability during active play. The LED scoring system keeps track of score and time and also has integrated arcade sound effects for an authentic stadium experience.

Very professional and set my son’s basketball game up with issues.