Common recliner problems

• Stuck open or closed
• Footrest will not move
• Broken handle or cable
• Frame, spring, or upholstery damage

Professional Recliner Repair Services

Is your recliner stuck, difficult to open, or no longer closing properly? Recliner Repair Services provides professional repair for manual and powered recliner chairs, sofas, loveseats, couches, and reclining sectionals.

Our technicians diagnose mechanical, structural, electrical, and upholstery-related problems. Whenever practical, we repair or replace the affected component so you can continue using the furniture you already own.

Common Recliner Problems

A recliner contains moving mechanisms, handles, cables, springs, brackets, and structural components that work together. When one component becomes damaged, loose, disconnected, or worn, the chair may stop operating correctly.

We inspect the complete reclining system to determine the actual cause of the problem before recommending a repair.

Recliner Stuck Open or Closed

A recliner can become stuck because of a damaged mechanism, disconnected cable, broken handle, bent component, obstruction, loose hardware, or structural problem.

If your recliner will not open, close, or return to its normal position, avoid forcing the footrest or mechanism. Forcing the furniture may bend additional parts or cause further damage.

Our technicians inspect the release system, moving mechanism, frame, springs, brackets, and related components to determine what is preventing normal movement.

Recliner Footrest Will Not Move

A footrest that will not open, close, or stay in position may have a problem with the release cable, handle, spring, linkage, bracket, hinge, or reclining mechanism.

Common symptoms include:

• Footrest will not open
• Footrest will not close
• Footrest is difficult to move
• One side moves differently from the other
• Footrest drops or will not remain in position
• Recliner makes noise when opening or closing

We examine the complete footrest system and determine whether adjustment, repair, reinforcement, or replacement parts are needed.

Broken Recliner Handle or Cable

The handle and release cable activate the reclining mechanism on many manual recliner chairs and sofas. If the handle becomes loose, breaks, or stops releasing the footrest, the cable may be stretched, disconnected, or damaged.

Service may include:

• Recliner handle replacement
• Pull-handle repair
• Release cable replacement
• Lever repair or adjustment
• Cable reconnection
• Release mechanism adjustment
• Replacement of related brackets or hardware

The correct repair depends on the furniture design, manufacturer, mechanism, and available replacement parts.

Frame, Spring, or Upholstery Damage

Not every recliner problem comes from the moving mechanism. A broken or loose frame can cause the chair to lean, wobble, sit unevenly, make noise, or prevent the reclining system from operating correctly.

We can evaluate damage involving:

• Broken or separated frame components
• Loose joints and structural connections
• Bent or disconnected springs
• Damaged seat support
• Worn padding or foam
• Torn fabric, leather, or vinyl
• Loose upholstery
• Damaged arms, backs, or footrests
• Structural reinforcement needs

Mechanical and upholstery repairs can often be coordinated as part of the same service request.

Recliner Chairs, Sofas, and Sectionals

We service many types of residential and commercial reclining furniture, including:

• Manual recliner chairs
• Power recliners
• Reclining sofas and couches
• Reclining loveseats
• Reclining sectionals
• Lift chairs
• Medical recliners
• Theater recliners
• Massage and heated recliners

Repair availability depends on the furniture condition, manufacturer, model, replacement-part availability, and service location.

Request Recliner Repair

To help us evaluate your recliner, please provide the furniture type, manufacturer or model number when available, service ZIP code, a description of the problem, and clear photos of the furniture and damaged component.

Submit the Request Service form or call Customer Service at 1-718-268-2727. Our team will review the information and contact you regarding service availability and the next steps.