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Taps replaced

$250

Fantastic worker, will get him back for jobs.

4wd side steps and mudguard fitting

$150

Job well done and very easily to communicate with

Changing Taps, Spouts and a Shower Head

$1,000

Very efficient and good work

Fix two leaking taps

$200

Perfect. Luke was friendly and professional and got the job done.

Fix leaking taps in laundry

$75

Professional, respectful, efficient. Thanks Jason.

Plastering gaps in the roof

$300

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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

Full Replacement / Repair of Outdoor Timber Steps

$2,000

Annerley QLD 4103, Australia

20th Sep 2026

adress:Tamworth St, Annerley QLD 4103 Looking for an experienced carpenter to fully replace/repair outdoor timber steps at Tamworth. The existing steps need a full renovation, including removal of the old timber, inspection of the supporting structure, replacement of damaged supports if required, and installation of new outdoor treated timber steps. Please include labour, materials, fixings and rubbish removal in your quote. Please provide your availability, experience and estimated price.

Concrete countertops

$500

Alkimos WA 6038, Australia

20th Sep 2026

I got a DIY project that I started by myself without any experience and now I think I need help to finish it. It’s an outdoor kitchen, I need help with concrete counter top

Connect Phillips Hue lights to Tv and Google Chromecast

$50

Morang VIC, Australia

20th Sep 2026

Experiencing issues with connecting Phillips hue sync box to my tv, Phillips hue lights, and Google chrome cast.

Put together makeup desk together and carry upstairs

$100

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

20th Sep 2026

Just need to carry makeup desk upstairs and screw together!

Remove Remaining Tree/Shrub Stumps & Roots

$900

Greenmount WA 6056, Australia

20th Sep 2026

Need someone to remove the remaining tree/shrub stumps and roots from my backyard. Most of the trees and bushes have already been cut down, but there are several stumps and established root systems still in the ground, including along the fence line. The job includes removing the remaining stumps and removing as much of the root systems as reasonably possible, along with clearing any shrubs, vines and regrowth along the fence line. Please remove all resulting green waste and leave the area reasonably level and clean, ready for future landscaping. Please bring your own suitable tools and equipment. You’re welcome to come and have a look at the task first if you want. Location: Greenmount, WA

Showers and taps installation

$200

Bushmead WA 6055, Australia

20th Sep 2026

2x bathroom taps 1x kitchen mixer 2x rail showers with seperate levels 1x bath spout and lever Replacing the current ones with new our new ones

Concrete slab and steps painting

$500

Mount Claremont WA 6010, Australia

20th Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced painter to prep and paint a concrete area (steps, landings, and a small section of backyard concrete). Total area is approximately 32m², including: • Main landing: 1.9m x 6.8m • 9 steps: 1.9m wide x 29cm deep • Small landing: 1.5m x 1.2m • 4 small steps: 1.2m wide x 30cm deep • Bottom landing: 1.3m x 3.1m • Small backyard section: 4.2m x 1.2m, plus 1m x 1m Scope of work: 1. Surface prep — sweep, clean, and degrease as needed; light sand/wire-brush on bare and flaky patches patches; fill any minor cracks or chips if required. 2. 1 coat of primer across the full area (bare concrete primer for some small bare sections, suitable for exterior concrete/paving). 3. Minimum 2 coats of concrete/paving paint (colour: Dulux Wallaby grey) Please include in quote labour and paint materials. Preference is for tasker to supply paint. Located Mount Claremont

Laundry Benchtop Cutouts, Drop-In Sink, New Wall Taps, hose holes

$700

Kingswood NSW 2747, Australia

20th Sep 2026

Hi team, looking for a licensed handyman /plumber to complete our laundry installation. Scope of work: 1. Benchtop Cutouts: Trace, jigsaw, and seal the main cutout for the drop-in laundry tub/sink, plus cut a dedicated pass-through hole/slot in the back of the benchtop for the washing machine hoses and power cords to drop down through. 2. Sink & Bench Securing: Drop in the new laundry tub/sink and fix the benchtop down securely to the base cabinets from underneath. 3. Wall Tapware Replacement: Remove the existing wall-mounted sink spout and handles and install the new replacement faucet and handles provided. 4. Plumbing Fit-Off: Connect the sink waste trap and hook up the washing machine hoses. All materials, cabinets, sink, and new tapware are already on site and ready to go. Please ensure you are a licensed plumber for the connection and tapware work. Photos of the space are attached. Looking forward to your offers!

Drill holes in 4 tree stumps

$100

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

18th Sep 2026

I have 3 large and 1 small mauraya tree stumps requiring drilling for poison to be injected. 3 large stumps are approx 25cm in diameter and will need 6 to 8 15cm deep holes. The 4th stump is small - around 6cm in diameter and will require 1 hole drilled. You will need drill and bits to complete task.

Reliable and did exactly what was requested.

Minor grouting needing to be redone in upstairs shower

$150

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

17th Sep 2026

Grouting needing to be redone in shower

Great job done thanks

Remove tree stumps

$200

Doubleview WA 6018, Australia

16th Sep 2026

Dig out 3 Albany Wooly bush stumps. Trees already cut back. Still alive so may be able to dig out and replant them.

Achieved desired result with good communication back and forth.

Minor Painting Touchups

$200

Eagleby QLD 4207, Australia

16th Sep 2026

I am looking to have the inside of my office wardrobe painted. Also seeking to have 2 very small bedroom walls repainted. Previous painter didn’t cut it in correctly and then one or two small tiny touch ups. Should be no more than 2 hours total. All paint provided. Must be professional painter. Need high quality work. Cannot negotiate on price.

Professional and diligent worker. Will rehire. Did some painting jobs and touch ups. Would recommend.

Install 2 doors stops, and 2 controllers

$80

Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia

16th Sep 2026

Need a person to install 2 door stops, remote controllers to bedrooms and blind clips in the laundry and kitchen… tasker will need some small screws for the blinds- 4 in total…

Great worker, good quality work

Cut stumps down to ground level and remove

$10

Mount Lofty QLD 4350, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Wanting these stumps cut down to ground level or as close to possible, then removed. No idea on price. Make an offer

Great work removing stumps, thank you

Install safety cord clips for roller blinds

$50

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Looking for a handyman to install 4 child safety cord clips/cleats for my roller blinds to meet Victorian rental compliance standards - 2 x timber, 2 x cement/brick. I already have the official safety clips, but they need to be drilled securely into the walls. Screws for timber fittings provided (x 2). Will need you to provide screws for cement/brick (x 2).

Went above and beyond to help troubleshoot an issue that came up during the job. Highly recommended.

Two Roof Ridge caps replacement required. Other tiles cracks fix need

$10

Melton South VIC 3338, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Two Roof Ridge caps replacement required. other tile cracks repair or Silicone sealing and tiles evenness refix required. Pls provide your quote. Thanks.

Joshua did nice work. Nice guy. Easy to communicate and friendly. On time.

Replace laundry taps

$200

Brisbane QLD 4055, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Replacing laundry tapware with quarter turn set. Tapware will be supplied Current is old 3 piece tapware. Have reseated body and changed washers but still always leaks after a while. Looking for install of bodies and tapware

Highly recommend Ben! Completely out plumbing work efficiently and neatly. Will use him again for sure 👍

Removing 2 tree stumps from my property

$400

Raby NSW 2566, Australia

14th Sep 2026

Removing 2 tree stumps from my property and disposing the debris. One is a Muraya tree and the other one is a lemon tree

This person is great 👍

Check All Taps + Repair One Dripping Tap in shower room (pic 4)

$130

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

14th Sep 2026

[Repost] Location: Sydney cbd near darling harbour 2000 Looking for someone experienced with plumbing to check all the taps around the house and make sure they are working properly. One shower tap is currently dripping and needs to be inspected and repaired. see pic 4 Would like you to: • Check all taps (only 3 of them) • Repair the dripping tap at shower room • Make sure everything is working properly afterward Please bring the necessary tools and replacement parts. Thanks!

Very professional and knowledgeable. Gave great advice and completed the job in just 10 minutes. Quick, efficient, and easy to deal with. Highly recommended!

Install LED Strips + Replace LED Downlights

$999

Wentworth Point NSW 2127, Australia

14th Sep 2026

Install 2x1.2m long LED strips under bathroom cabinets(Power is available inside the cabinet) Replace 13 existing socket style downlights with plugged in DL's Replace existing GPO to recessed. All supply and Install.

Thanks Hanna for such a great service!