Recliner Repair
Recliner Repair in Edmonton
A recliner is really a machine with fabric over it. Levers, springs, cables, hinges and — on power models — a motor, all working together every time you lean back. So when one part gives out, the whole chair turns on you: the footrest won’t stay up, the back won’t return, the handle flops uselessly, or it locks halfway and won’t budge. The chair itself is usually fine. It’s the mechanism underneath that needs attention.
Harvest Moon Upholstery repairs recliners — manual and power — in your Edmonton home. Glenn tips the chair, gets underneath it, and fixes the moving parts on the spot, so you don’t have to wrestle a heavy recliner into a vehicle or lose your favorite chair for a week. Most of the time it’s working again by the time he leaves.
Common recliner problems we fix
Recliners fail in a handful of predictable ways. If yours is doing any of these, it’s usually repairable — and almost always cheaper than replacing the chair:
Won’t recline, or won’t close
the mechanism is jammed, bent, or off its track.
Footrest won’t stay up (or won’t go down)
worn springs, a slipped ratchet, or a tired tension spring.
Broken lever, handle, or pull-cord
the release stopped connecting to the mechanism.
Snapped or stretched cable on cable-release models.
Loud squeaks, clunks, or grinding
dry joints, loose bolts, or a worn pivot.
Wobbly or leaning chair
cracked frame or loose base under the upholstery.
Power recliner won’t move
a failed motor, actuator, transformer, or wiring/switch fault.
Reclining sofa or loveseat with one seat that’s stopped working.
We repair recliners in your home
Recliners are heavy, awkward, and easy to damage in a truck, which is exactly why in-home repair suits them so well. Glenn brings his tools to you, works on the chair where it sits, and tests it through a full open-and-close cycle before he’s done. You skip the lifting, the loading, and the days without a chair — and you see the fix working with your own eyes.
If a specific part has to be ordered (a particular motor or a model-specific mechanism), he’ll identify it, source it, and come back to fit it — you’re never left guessing what’s happening or when.
EXPERT TIP — Before you call, note the brand and, if you can find it, the model or tag stapled underneath the chair. For power recliners especially, that detail helps Glenn bring the right part on the first visit instead of a second trip.
Manual and power recliners — and reclining sofas
The mechanism differs; the approach doesn’t — find the worn part, replace or repair it, and make the whole action run smoothly again.
Manual recliners
lever, cable, and push-back styles; spring, ratchet, and hinge repairs.
Power / electric recliners
motor, actuator, transformer, switch, and wiring faults.
Reclining sofas, loveseats, and sectionals
individual reclining seats brought back to life.
Lift chairs
the powered mechanism that helps you stand.
All the big brands
mechanisms are similar across makes, so brand isn’t usually a barrier.
Repair the recliner, or add comfort while we’re there
Because Glenn is a full upholsterer, a recliner repair doesn’t have to stop at the mechanism. If the chair you love has a mechanical fault and a flattened seat or a worn armrest, he can sort both in the same visit — fixing the action, then refreshing the foam or a torn seam so the chair feels new again, not just working again. One trip, one chair, done properly.
Why fixing beats replacing
A good recliner is built around a solid frame and a metal mechanism that long outlast the one part that failed. Replacing a whole chair because of a cheap spring or a slipped cable is the definition of overkill — and comfortable, broken-in recliners are hard to replace anyway. Harvest Moon Upholstery will give you a straight answer: if the frame’s cracked beyond sensible repair Glenn will tell you, but most recliners are very much worth saving.
How it works
Show us the problem
Call, or send a short video or photo of what the chair does (or won’t do) — seeing the motion helps us pin down the part fast.
Get a clear quote
We’ll tell you the likely fix and price, and whether any part needs ordering, before we start.
We come to you
Harvest Moon Upholstery repairs the mechanism in your home, tests the full recline cycle, and makes sure it’s smooth and safe before he leaves.
The craftsman working on your chair
Plenty of handymen can tighten a bolt; far fewer understand both the mechanism and the upholstery it’s buried under. Glenn Sheets has been an upholsterer since he was 18, and over the years — including work across roughly ten Edmonton shops — he’s taken apart and rebuilt just about every recliner action there is. He knows how to get into a chair without wrecking the cover, which springs and cables actually wear out, and how to set the tension so the footrest holds the way it should. That combination is why a recliner leaves his hands both working and intact.
What recliner repair costs in Edmonton
It depends on the fault. A lever, cable, or spring fix is quick and inexpensive; a power recliner needing a new motor or actuator costs more because of the part itself. Either way it’s typically far less than a new chair. Send a photo or a short clip of the problem and you’ll get an honest quote covering parts and labor, with any part-ordering flagged up front.
Send a quick video of what your recliner’s doing and we’ll tell you how to fix it — (780) 690-1747.
Frequently asked questions
Almost always. That’s usually a worn spring or ratchet in the mechanism, and it’s one of the most common recliner repairs we do — fixed right in your home.
Yes. Power recliners fail differently — motor, actuator, transformer, switch, or wiring — and we diagnose and repair those on-site, ordering a specific part first if needed.
No — we come to you. Recliners are heavy and easy to damage in transit, so in-home repair is genuinely the better way to do it.
Yes. Each reclining seat has its own mechanism, so we can repair the one that’s stopped working without touching the rest of the sofa.
Usually, yes. The frame and mechanism outlast the part that failed, and a broken-in chair is hard to replace. If it’s genuinely beyond saving, Glenn will tell you straight.
Edmonton and [surrounding communities — confirm list]. We come to your home for the repair. Get your recliner working again without replacing it. Call Glenn at (780) 690-1747 or send a photo or clip — recliner repairs done right in your Edmonton home.
Get a Free Upholstery Quote
Call Harvest Moon Upholstery at (780) 690-1747 or send photos of your project to get started.