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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

Great paint job of upstairs in our house and was very helpful to pick up the job so quickly.

Paint upstairs living and dining room

$500

Very happy with work done!

Plumber to fix 2 leaking taps

$80

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

Very efficient and good work

Fix two leaking taps

$200

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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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$20

Doreen VIC 3754, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

Got a collapsed shed that needs to be removed. Galvanised steel.

Licensed Electrician Needed – RCBO Trips Immediately (Fault Finding)

$200

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

My Hager 16A RCBO (Power 7) trips immediately and cannot be reset. I've already completed the following checks: • Unplugged all appliances connected to the affected circuit. • Turned the hardwired fireplace fan wall switch OFF. • Switched the RCBO fully OFF and then back ON to reset it.

Excellent electrician. Arrived promptly, thoroughly investigated the issue, explained the possible cause, and provided helpful advice for future prevention. Also checked other electrical items to make sure everything was safe. Professional, honest, and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Rodent-proof roof cavity — seal entry points & set traps

$120

Hadspen TAS 7290, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

Rodent exclusion + trap setup in roof cavity We've got mice getting into our roof cavity and want them dealt with properly — not just baited so they keep coming back. The job has three parts: Find the entry points — inspect the exterior, roofline, eaves, vents, weep holes, pipe/cable penetrations and roof tiles for any gaps a mouse could get through (they only need about 8mm) Seal them off — close all gaps using steel wool packed into expanding foam, and metal mesh over any vents/openings that can't be fully blocked. Mice chew through foam alone, so steel/mesh is important. Set the traps — access the roof cavity through the internal manhole (note: this is a low Australian-style roof space accessed via a ceiling hatch, not a full walk-in attic, so it's tight and requires care on the joists) and place snap traps along beams and wall lines where mice travel. We supply: snap traps, peanut butter, a ladder, and a head torch. You supply: sealing materials (steel wool, expanding foam, metal mesh), hand tools, and appropriate PPE (gloves, dust mask — roof insulation and dust).Single-storey home in Hadspen, TAS. Please bring your own materials for sealing (let us know if you'd prefer we purchase specific products in advance). Take before/after photos of the entry points found and sealed so we know what was done. Let us know if you spot signs it may be rats rather than mice, or any other damage (chewed wiring, nesting) while you're up there.

Remove clump of palm stumps

$400

Redcliffe QLD 4020, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

Remove or grind a clump of palm tree stumps in a raised garden bed, which have roots growing into a nearby down pipe. Looking for advice, a solution and a quote to remove the stump and roots from downpipe.

Toilet not flushing, drain slow, taps loose

$150

Bankstown NSW 2200, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

* The toilet is not flushing properly because water is not coming from the cistern (tank) into the toilet bowl. * The bathroom floor drain is draining very slowly. * The hot water mixer knob in the shower is loose and keeps falling down. * The kitchen tap is also loose and needs to be fixed.

Plumber to install a laundry tub, replace the laundry/kitchen taps

$100

Sydney NSW 2117, Australia

1st Jul 2026

• Replace the kitchen tap with a like-for-like tap set. • Replace the laundry taps with like-for-like taps. • Install and plumb in a new laundry tub. All labour cost only.

Jake was professional, on time and highly skilled. Highly recommended.

Repair leaky taps in upstairs shower

$300

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

30th Jun 2026

Shower head was leaking so we diy fixed the taps which fixed the shower head problem, but now the taps are leaking when in use

Jye did an excellent job fixing the leaky shower, and did a quick fix on a toilet that had been a slow leak for ages

Repair 2 small chips on engineered stone benchtop edge (~10mm)

$150

Wavell Heights QLD 4012, Australia

30th Jun 2026

Repair 2x small chips on engineered stone benchtop edge (~10mm). Looking for colour-matched fill and polish to blend with surface.

Happy with the repairs to my stone bench top

Google Floodlight Cams (x3) & Philips Hue (x2) wired lights install

$550

Tennyson SA 5022, Australia

29th Jun 2026

I have 3 x Google Flood light Cams (wired) and 2 x Philips Hue outdoor lights (wired) that are to be installed in my single storey home externally (outside garage, alfresco etc. - sample placements in pics to get an idea. New switches x 5 to be added (supply +install basis) by tasker and also any wiring/supplies required. I can only provide the 5 x lights mentioned above. These will be fresh installs with a certificate of electrical safety. Happy to answer any queries.

Amazing experience. Very knowledgeable and friendly 👌

Plumber Required – Replace Shower & Bath Taps with Mixer Taps

$500

Holland Park West QLD 4121, Australia

29th Jun 2026

Looking for a licensed plumber to replace the existing separate hot and cold taps with modern mixer tap fittings as part of a bathroom renovation. Scope of Works: * Remove existing hot and cold shower taps. * Install new shower mixer. * Remove existing hot and cold bath taps. * Install new bath mixer. * Pressure test and check for leaks. * Ensure all work complies with Australian plumbing standards. Additional Information: * Bathroom has already been stripped back for renovation, so access is straightforward. * Mixer tap bodies and fittings can be supplied by me (please advise if any additional fittings are required). * Please include labour and any standard consumables in your quote. * Located in Holland Park West, QLD. * Flexible with timing over the next 1–2 weeks. Please let me know: * Whether you are a licensed plumber. * Your availability. * If you require any photos before quoting.

Will be happy to use Ben again.

Jumpstart my car

$60

Sydney NSW 2229, Australia

29th Jun 2026

My car is parked on the Kingsway at Caringbah.It is parked on the hill on the side travelling towards Cronulla.About 50 metres down from Caringbah station.So it's in a difficult position for a jump start.Yet this is what I need as I have a flat battery.Can anyone assist me to get my car started?

Good communication,efficient,putual and polite. Highly recommend.

Remove Plants, Stumps & Green Waste Disposal

$300

Wishart QLD 4122, Australia

28th Jun 2026

Looking for someone experienced to complete the removal of several plants and dispose of all green waste. Scope of work: * Remove and dispose of the pile of green waste already cut down (see photos). * Dig out and remove the remaining Bird of Paradise stump/root ball (already cut back). * Remove one clumping palm (including roots where practical). * Remove all green waste from the property and leave the area clean and tidy. * Sweep/blow down the area once completed. Notes: * Photos show the exact amount of work required. * Easy access through the side gate. * You will need to bring your own tools and trailer/ute for disposal. * Please include all disposal/tip fees in your quote. * Located in Wishart, QLD. When quoting, please let me know: * Your total fixed price (including waste disposal). * When you can complete the job. * Whether stump/root removal is included in your quote. Please refer to the attached photos for the current condition of the plants and waste.

Very pleased with the job completed. Highly recommended.

Flat pack dismantle and mantle wardrobe upstairs

$100

Parkwood QLD 4214, Australia

28th Jun 2026

I need these 5 units - units 6 screws on the top and 6 screws on bottom per unit dismantle and taken upstairs and assembled again. Urgently today or latest tomorrow morning

Dismantling and assembling wardrobes, arrived in 15 mins and was wonderful to have.

Install bathroom taps

$100

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

28th Jun 2026

We bought Shaw and mason basin set and need someone to install it

Vin was great! Communicated well up to when he arrived and talked us through options with replacing our bathroom taps. He was polite and respectful and completed the work quickly with professionalism.

Bathroom Taps and Showerhead Replacement

$300

Earlwood, New South Wales

28th Jun 2026

We need installation of replacements for the following (all purchased already): - 1x Sink Taps + Spout - 1x Bath Taps + Spout - 1x Shower Taps + Showerhead Licensed plumbers only.

Turned up on time, did a great job! All smooth.

Paint repairs / touch ups

$10

Newport QLD 4020, Australia

27th Jun 2026

End of lease paint repairs. A couple of small holes, marks where screws have been / stick on hooks. I’d say 2-3 hours work. You will need to do paint matching / etc. happy to reimburse for paint. Send me an offer.

Wonderful work, easy to deal with and accomodating at short notice

My air conditioning keeps tripping the main power switch.

$150

Runaway Bay QLD 4216, Australia

27th Jun 2026

My air conditioner keeps tripping the main switch.

Great job. On time and easy to deal with !