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Recent Console Repair reviews in Melbourne

Would recommend, jumpstarted my diesel car, knew what he was doing, friendly and polite.

Jumpstart car

$40

Damian did a great job fixing our 2 broken taps. He is fast, efficient and is great at communication. Will definitely use again.

Fix 2 taps that don't work.

$100

Great work

Change shower taps

$60

Phong was flexible with his time and offer extra service when he was present. Thanks Phong

Take stumps down to soil level

$150

Very efficient and friendly

Jumpstart my car

$50

Got rid of our yuccas with great care and was grateful for the weekend work!

2 x Yucca Stumps- removal

$250

What's the average cost of a console repair expert in Melbourne

$120 - $280

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$120

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$180

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$280

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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 in Melbourne

Plumber - Washers in shower taps need replacing to stop drips

$100

South Yarra, Victoria

13th Dec 2025

Dripping shower head. Taps need replacement washer/internal parts

Thorough and delightful. Highly recommend

Fix leaky taps

$140

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

13th Dec 2025

There are two leaky taps I need to get fixed, both are wall-mounted.

Fixed both of my leaky taps quickly, thank you!

Replacing one tap(with mixer)

$50

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

13th Dec 2025

I just need one for the bathroom sink to be replaced. I will provide the taps and mixers

Damp patch on ceiling. Aircon upstairs leaking

$150

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

12th Dec 2025

Aircon upstairs leaking. Ceiling below has wet patch. Previous plumber thought the pipe outside needed changing. Will need ladder to access outside

Move dishwasher and connect washing machine to taps

$150

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

11th Dec 2025

I need my dishwasher disconnected and moved out from beneath bench so there is room to connect pipes from washing machine to taps. Then move dishwasher back in and reconnect. Also there is a loose tap in kitchen that needs to be tightened and toilet is constantly running which needs fixing.

Relay carpet in upstairs area

$200

Northcote VIC, Australia

11th Dec 2025

We had the carpet in our hall area and bedroom lifted to repair the floor. We now need the carpet relayed around the door areas and repair of small section of damaged carpet. Photos below.

Andy did a fantastic job repairing and relaying our carpet. Highly recommend.

Fix 4 dripping taps

$100

Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

11th Dec 2025

Taps are dripping. One of them is also leaking from the base of the tap (see photo). I suspect it’s just a matter of replacing the washers, but it could be more complicated?

Peter was great! He explained everything and even went and bought a new tool so he could get my ancient seized taps to come off to be replaced. Highly recommend!

Repair Wall/Skirting Gaps, Fix Skirting Damage & Repaint around vent

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Dec 2025

I need a skilled handyman/painter to repair several small issues inside an apartment located in Melbourne CBD. 1. Repair gaps between wall and skirting board (multiple areas) • Visible gaps have formed along the skirting. • Tasks include: • Re-secure any loose skirting if needed • Fill gaps with caulk/gap filler • Sand once dry • Touch-up paint (white) 2. Repair damaged skirting corner • One skirting corner is cracked/broken. • Tasks include: • Patch or replace the small damaged section • Sand smooth • Repaint to match existing skirting 3. Repair cracked paint around ceiling vent • There are cracks in the paint/plaster surrounding the circular ceiling vent. • Tasks include: • Scrape loose/cracked paint • Apply filler/patching compound • Sand smooth • Repaint the area neatly around the vent (white) What needs to be supplied by the tasker: • Tools (scraper, sandpaper, caulking gun, small saw if needed) • Gap filler / caulk • Plaster/filler for ceiling crack • Paint (white) and brushes • Ladder for ceiling work Location: Melbourne CBD

Replace two taps, kitchen and laundry

$80

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

I need two taps to be replaced with the taps I already bought First two pictures are my old taps, and the last picture is the new taps

Quick and great work, thank you Vinod

Hedge removal including stumps

$250

Elwood VIC, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

Hedge removal including stumps x 5. Hedge to be cut into no more than 1 metre pieces ready for disposal by others

Davids team did a great job and exactly what the task was. I found his team to be Punctual and very courteous.

Fix broken Clipsal push dimmer button

$50

Cremorne VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2025

Clipsal dimmer working perfectly fine but button depressed / broken per pic.

Excellent job! Will use again

Looking for a plumber to fix a toilet and dripping taps

$175

St Kilda VIC, Australia

24th Nov 2025

We need help fixing a toilet that only fills up very slowly and flushes irregularly. Also have a shower that leaks water at the shower head at the point where it is joined to the wall and a couple of taps, that drip if not turned off very tightly.

Julian was super helpful, friendly and communication was easy. He did a great job fixing our old shower, toilet and sink. Will definitely use again and highly recommend!

Replace a washer on two taps

$100

Richmond VIC, Australia

20th Nov 2025

Two taps in a commercial shop need new washers

Very helpful. Thank you.

Toilet keeps running

$180

Richmond VIC, Australia

18th Nov 2025

Toilet keeps running and I can’t shut it off. The tap at the wall doesn’t seem to stop it not completely. The internal flush mechanism has been replaced very recently so that he is not the cause of the problem.

Excellent quality work and an absolute gentleman to work to with - a pleasure! I will use him again for sure.

Leaking taps

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

15th Nov 2025

Two (2) leaking taps. You will need the right parts to remove, which is one of the old school extraction/removal tool, most likely replacement on the washers. See photos on the two (2) taps, one at laundry and one in toilet.

Love the communication, very polite. Work done as described. Will hire again

PS5 HDMI port repair

$10

Port Melbourne, Victoria

13th Nov 2025

I'm very sure my HDMI port is not working properly, I've changed tv, projector and cables and the common theme is the ps5 port

Absolute legend Fixed my ps5 easily and promptly Highly recommended

To re washer and re seat taps in shower

$288

Melbourne VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2025

To re washer and re seat taps in shower - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K98JREFNBTSSR6BG29B09FW4

Will recommend to others

Take stumps down to soil level

$150

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

3rd Nov 2025

Take stumps down to soil level however you like. Grind, axe, chainsaw.

Phong was flexible with his time and offer extra service when he was present. Thanks Phong

To fix shower taps

$288

Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Nov 2025

To fix shower taps. Includes washers - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K8YJFBBEC2TK1J1J9CESQS5X

Will recommend to others

Reseal leaky taps for laundry and basin

$150

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

31st Oct 2025

We have two taps that are leaking. We've been told it's the sealant. We need a registered plumber to come and ensure they no longer leak.

Peter was so helpful and went above and beyond