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  • Checking connections
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Saeed was very reliable and super helpful. Did the job as requested. Thanks!

Help take cupboard parts upstairs and help me assemble

£50

Great communication and he managed to find the issue and deal with it without hassle.

Fuse keeps tripping

£100

Jo is brilliant. Turned up on time. Excellent communication and eye for detail!

Lights and taps!

£150

Brilliant service. Fantastic communication. Went above and beyond. Recommend 100%

Replace PSU in Sony KD-65A1 television

£10

Rykki was great! Helped fix some issues in the bathroom and fill in the gaps in the bathroom and below shower! Really helpful, efficient and would highly recommend

Bathroom needs a few items fixing. Tile needs cleaning and gaps filled

£60

Amazing job!!! Would hire again!

Help move bed frame upstairs and assemble bed frame

£80

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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 repair technician 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 technician like those you can find on our platform, or taking 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

Fix my table lamps

£30

Chelsea, Greater London

18th Apr 2026

Lamps work but the bulb holder wobbles

Helps picking up 2 wardrobes from 1 mile and assembling it

£50

Old Trafford, Greater Manchester

18th Apr 2026

Double wardrobe and single wardrobe Pickup location: Old Trafford, Lancashire, M16 9, England Drop-off location: Old Trafford, Lancashire, M16 9, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Cut and move king size headboard upstairs

£60

Moldgreen, West Yorkshire

18th Apr 2026

Hi, I need help moving a king size headboard that doesn’t fit up my narrow attic staircase. The back panel is thin wood and can be removed. The headboard may need a simple cut from the back, then to be carried upstairs and securely reassembled. The front must remain neat and undamaged. A simple finish at the back is fine. I’m on a tight budget (£60), but open to reasonable offers. Flexible with timing. Thank you. "I can help with lifting if needed.

Help me with installing two lamps

£80

Brockley, Greater London, SE4

18th Apr 2026

Need help replacing 2 ceiling lamps in my flat. This is a simple electrical job. I already have both replacement lamps, so I only need someone to remove the existing lights and install the new ones. Details: 2 lamps to be changed One existing fitting is already removed and the wires are exposed, as shown in the photo The second light is still installed and is currently an LED fitting I want that one replaced with a standard lamp fitting for a bulb I will provide the new lamps / fittings Looking for someone with experience in basic light installation and household electrical work who can do this safely and neatly. Please bring the tools needed for installation. Thanks

Remove 3 stumps

£150

Romford, Greater London, RM1

18th Apr 2026

Removing 3 stumps from the frond garden Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Fill in the gaps outside my upstairs window

£80

Tooting, Greater London, SW17

18th Apr 2026

I had new windows installed and need the gaps in the outside of the window filled in with tourpet masonry repair filling. The window is on the mid floor of a Victorian terrace

Replace hand rail on stairs 10 steps

£150

Finsbury Park, Greater London, N4

18th Apr 2026

Replacing bannister on stairs

Fix gaps in flooring and replace carpet door trim

£100

New Barnet, Greater London, EN5

17th Apr 2026

I need help fixing laminate flooring where the gaps are showing up and fixing or replacing the carpet trim.

PAX / KAMMARTORP / GULLABERG Wardrobe Assembly Bed Final Steps

£150

Chesham, Buckinghamshire

14th Apr 2026

I need help with two assembly jobs at my flat in Chesham (HP5 1IB), to be completed in one visit this Thursday. Job 1: Full assembly of IKEA PAX / KAMMARTORP / GULLABERG wardrobe (200x60x201 cm). Item is new in boxes and requires unpacking and full build. The mirror doors are heavy, so this may require 2 people. Please bring your own tools. Job 2: Finish assembling a bed frame. I have completed most of it but need help with the final steps (around steps 20–25). Please see attached images - there are 5 steps left to this build only. Important: I work from home and cannot assist with lifting. Please only quote if you have experience with IKEA furniture and can complete both jobs in one day.

Liz and Charlotte were incredible. They got straight to work, completing everything promptly and to an exceptional standard. They worked non-stop and didn’t even need the manuals — they clearly knew their craft inside out. Highly competent, professional, and genuinely lovely. I would hire them a thousand times over. Thank you both so much for saving the day and creating such a beautiful cupboard for my new home — I’m truly grateful.

Install new light cable with ceiling plate, bulb and lampshade

£50

Harlesden, Greater London, NW10

7th Apr 2026

New Dunelm light cable and ceiling plate, bulb and lampshade to be installed in second bedroom. The old light cable and electrics are very old so it's not just an easy swap, which we tried to do ourselves.

Dean got the job done quickly and to a high standard. Great communication, would recommend.

Fix toilet cistern, it keeps filling.

£180

South Lambeth, Greater London, SW8

6th Mar 2026

Toilet cistern continuously filling and then water is constantly draining into the toilet.

Very happy with service.

Urgent Bathroom Re-Silicone & Minor Paint Touch-Ups – By Tomorrow 3PM

£80

Paddington, Greater London, W2

22nd Feb 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman to: 1. Remove and replace all silicone sealant in the bathroom (around bath, sink, and any necessary edges). 2. Re-silicone neatly and professionally (clean lines, mould-resistant silicone). 3. Carry out minor paint touch-ups where needed (small areas only) so the bathroom looks fresh and well presented. This is mainly cosmetic improvement — no major repairs required. 📍 Location: W2 2UB (Paddington area) ⏰ Deadline: Must be completed by tomorrow 3PM (urgent job) 🛠 Please bring your own tools and materials (white mould-resistant silicone, matching paint if possible – we can confirm colour). I will attach photos so you can assess the scope before confirming. Looking for someone reliable, tidy, and detail-oriented. Please confirm: • Your availability today/tomorrow morning • If you can supply materials • Estimated completion time Thank you.

Great worker. Space for improvement but good

Treat decking, steps, balustrades & handrails

£350

Hullbridge, Essex

22nd Feb 2026

Treat a 5m x 3m decked area, the steps, balustrades & handrails with a wax oil treatment which will be supplied. 2 coats are required on the decking & steps. Brushes and tools supplied. This task can only be carried out when the weather is good and dry and the wood has not been wet. Therefore timing is largely dictated by the weather.

Excellent choice for the work. Great comms, very capable, great standard of work. Highly recommended!

Replace 2 Ceiling Light Fixtures & Install Lampshades + broken switch

£180

Brighton, East Sussex

26th Jan 2026

Task: Replace 2 Ceiling Light Fixtures & Hang Lampshades I’d like to update the light fittings in two rooms: • Bedroom: Remove current pendant with multiple hanging cables and install a single cable fitting suitable for a standard lampshade (single bulb). Then hang the new lampshade. • Living/Dining Room: Remove existing chandelier-style pendant and replace with a simple fitting for the same type of bulb as the bedroom. Then hang the new lampshade. Please ensure both lights are safely installed, wiring checked, and compatible with standard lampshades. Task 2: The switch appears to be broken and isn’t working properly. After removing the cover, it looks like something may be wrong with the wiring/cables behind the switch. Because of this, I don’t think it’s safe to use, and it likely needs to be checked and repaired by a professional.

Ashley was super helpful, very quick and did everything exactly the way we wanted it! Highly recommend him!

Kitchen taps basin taps and bath taps replaced

£80

Forest Gate, Greater London, E7

17th Jan 2026

In need of kitchen taps, basin taps and bath taps replacing

Its says if he doesn’t know what he’s doing Fitted the wrong tap And always trying to delay job

Light is loft cabin keeps tripping

£100

Amersham Common, Buckinghamshire

3rd Jan 2026

Light in log cabin keeps tripping when switch turned on

Very polite and very good at his job

Ring doorbell keeps losing power. Needs diagnosis and fix

£60

Orpington, Greater London, BR6

1st Jan 2026

Ring doorbell loses power after a few minutes. New transformer already installed but issue remains. Need someone to check wiring, transformer voltage, and whether the Ring unit itself is faulty. Access is easy

Very respectful and done the job

Block the large gaps shown in photo with plywood

£50

Tower Gardens, Greater London, N17

3rd Dec 2025

I need someone to block the holes on the floor area under the stairs shown in the photo. The holes need to be covered neatly and the plywood should not be higher than the existing floor I outside of the area or the concrete inside the area. This is just prep work for understairs storage that will be fitted in a few weeks.

Reliable. I recommend him. I’ve hired him twice.

Jet wash outside steps

£100

Summerstown, Greater London

27th Nov 2025

Jet washing of steps, some have one coat of paint on

Darrell was fantastic, highly recommend

Help with radiator repair. The upstairs ones are warm downstairs cold

£65

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

24th Nov 2025

Hi there, I need someone to help with my radiator. The upstairs ones are warm and the downstairs ones are cold. The pipe underneath the radiator is warm. Thank you

Excellent service from Stuart. Will definitely use him again. 10/10.