Recliner Parts & Mechanism Repair
Reclining furniture depends on mechanical, structural, and electrical components working together. Recliner Repair Services evaluates and repairs selected parts used in manual and powered recliner chairs, sofas, loveseats, sectionals, lift chairs, and other motion furniture.
Service may involve adjustment, repair, reconnection, reinforcement, or replacement of an affected component depending on the furniture design, condition, manufacturer, model, and availability of compatible parts.
Recliner Parts We Service
- Recliner mechanisms
- Release handles
- Pull handles and levers
- Release cables
- Footrest mechanisms
- Linkages and brackets
- Springs and spring components
- Frames and structural supports
- Mounting hardware
- Motors and actuators
- Remote and hand controls
- Recliner switches
- Control boxes
- Power adapters and transformers
- Wiring and connectors
- Selected power headrest and lumbar components
Recliner Mechanism Repair
The reclining mechanism controls the movement between the seat, back, and footrest. Depending on the furniture design, the system may include metal linkages, pivots, brackets, springs, mounting points, and other moving components.
Mechanism problems may cause the furniture to become stuck, move unevenly, make unusual noises, fail to lock into position, or prevent the footrest from opening or closing correctly.
Common mechanism-related problems include:
- Recliner stuck open
- Recliner stuck closed
- Footrest will not open
- Footrest will not close
- Mechanism moves unevenly
- Bent linkage or bracket
- Loose mechanism hardware
- Disconnected components
- Damaged mounting points
- Excessive movement or play
- Grinding, clicking, or unusual noise
- Mechanism interfering with the furniture frame
For additional furniture mechanism information, visit All Furniture Services® Mechanism Repair.
Recliner Handle & Release Cable Repair
Many manual recliners use a handle, lever, or pull cable to release the footrest and activate the reclining mechanism.
If the handle moves without releasing the recliner, feels loose, becomes difficult to pull, or breaks completely, the problem may involve the handle, cable, connection point, bracket, or release mechanism.
- Broken recliner handles
- Loose pull handles
- Damaged release cables
- Disconnected cables
- Stretched cables
- Lever problems
- Release mechanism adjustment
- Handle mounting hardware
- Cable-to-mechanism connections
Footrest Mechanism & Hardware
The footrest system may contain linkages, brackets, pivots, springs, mounting hardware, and other moving parts. Damage or misalignment in one area can prevent the complete footrest assembly from operating correctly.
Problems can include a footrest that will not open, will not close, drops unexpectedly, sits unevenly, requires excessive force, or moves differently from one side to the other.
Recliner Springs, Brackets & Hardware
Springs, brackets, bolts, clips, pins, fasteners, and mounting hardware help support and connect the moving parts of reclining furniture.
Loose, bent, disconnected, or damaged hardware can create movement problems even when the primary reclining mechanism remains functional.
- Springs and spring connections
- Mounting brackets
- Pivot points
- Bolts and fasteners
- Clevis pins
- Retaining clips
- Linkage connections
- Mechanism mounting points
- Frame-to-mechanism hardware
Recliner Frame & Structural Components
Sometimes a mechanism appears to be defective when the actual problem is the furniture frame or the mounting point supporting the mechanism.
A damaged frame can cause a recliner to lean, wobble, sit unevenly, make noise, or prevent mechanical components from remaining properly aligned.
- Broken frame components
- Loose structural joints
- Separated wood components
- Damaged mechanism mounting areas
- Seat-support problems
- Structural reinforcement
- Loose or damaged hardware
Power Recliner Motors & Actuators
Powered recliners use motors or actuators to move the footrest, backrest, headrest, lumbar support, or lift system. A failed motor is only one possible cause when powered furniture stops moving.
Before replacing a motor or actuator, the power supply, controls, wiring, connections, mounting hardware, and mechanical system may also need to be evaluated.
For detailed electrical and powered furniture information, see our Power Recliner Repair & Troubleshooting page.
Recliner Remotes, Switches & Controls
Power recliners may use wired hand controls, wireless remotes, side-mounted switches, touch controls, or multi-button control panels.
- Wired hand controls
- Wireless remotes
- Side-mounted switches
- Two-button recliner switches
- Multi-function controls
- USB-equipped switches
- Headrest and lumbar controls
- Lift-chair controls
- Control wiring and connectors
Replacement controls must be compatible with the furniture’s electrical system, connectors, supported functions, and other components.
Control Boxes, Power Supplies & Wiring
Electrical recliner systems may also contain control boxes, transformers, power adapters, wiring harnesses, connectors, and battery-backup components.
A chair with no power does not automatically have a failed motor. Power supply, wiring, switches, connectors, and control components can produce similar symptoms.
Identifying the Correct Recliner Part
Recliner components that look similar are not necessarily interchangeable. Part compatibility can depend on the manufacturer, furniture model, mechanism design, measurements, mounting configuration, electrical specifications, connector type, and function.
When requesting service, photographs of labels and existing components can help identify the furniture and determine what information may be needed.
- Furniture manufacturer
- Furniture model number
- Manufacturer label
- Part identification number
- Mechanism label
- Motor or actuator label
- Power adapter label
- Connector type
- Photographs of the existing part
- Photographs showing how the part mounts to the furniture
Should You Order a Recliner Part First?
When the cause of a problem is uncertain, ordering a replacement component before diagnosis can result in purchasing the wrong part.
Several different failures can produce the same symptom. For example, a power recliner that does not move could have a problem with the outlet, adapter, wiring, switch, control box, motor, actuator, mounting bracket, or reclining mechanism.
Providing the furniture information and photographs first can help determine the appropriate next step.
Parts Availability
Replacement-part availability varies by manufacturer, model, age, and furniture design. Some components are readily available, while others may be discontinued, manufacturer-specific, or require additional identification before a compatible replacement can be located.
Service availability also depends on the required specialty and service ZIP code.
Information to Send With Your Service Request
- Furniture type
- Manufacturer and model number when available
- Service ZIP code
- Description of the problem
- Whether the furniture is manual or powered
- What moves and what does not
- Photo of the complete furniture piece
- Photo of the manufacturer label
- Close-up photo of the damaged component
- Photo of any part number or component label
- Photo of electrical connectors when applicable
Recliner Repair Resources
For complete manual and powered recliner repair information, visit Recliner Repair Services.
For broader furniture mechanism, structural, upholstery, leather, vinyl, wood, and furniture repair services, visit All Furniture Services®.
For leather and vinyl recliner damage, recoloring, tears, scratches, and related surface repairs, visit Leather Repair Service.
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Request Recliner Parts & Mechanism Service
Submit a recliner service request with the furniture model when available, photographs of the furniture and affected component, a description of the problem, and your service ZIP code.
Customer Service: 718-268-2727
Text / SMS / MMS: 321-414-6757
Toll Free: 888-575-6757
Email: reclinerrepair@furnitureservices.com