How to Fix Recliner Footrest That Won't Lock

[@crewmax4240]

My footrest just broke and won't stay down. Your video inspired me to inspect my recliner where I learned I had one broken spring and the other missing. Ordered them on amazon for six bucks. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@antoniomacari205]

You rock, couldn't find the issue until i saw your video. Thank you!

[@boltaco]

Literally the only answer to this question on the entire internet. My problem is every time i open the recliner, it wont close unless i flip it and push that part back down. Stupid cheap furniture.

[@nancykahler4586]

EXACTLY my problem! I have to stand up and push it in with my hands.... I need help!!!

[@nancykahler4586]

I'm going to try some wd40

[@KingOfShadowZed]

Omg thank u I spend 2 hours trying to figure why my recliner wasn't locking or folding. I was trying to figure it out so my mom didn't have to rope that recliner.

[@oldernu1250]

Thanks! Just a jiggle and WD40 caused the jammed ratchet to release. Miracle! Appreciate your help.

[@badmechanic91]

So glad it helped!

[@MarlaHutchison-s9j]

Hi! Do you have any insight on an electric LaZ Boy recliner rocker where the footrest will not come out? The back reclines but the footrest does not move. Thanks!

[@badmechanic91]

I'm sorry I don't. My guess (and it's just a guess) is that maybe the footrest has a separate motor and that motor perhaps isn't working.

[@coffeelover2394]

Thank you for this! What if the issue isn’t that it won’t lock but that it isn’t reaching . I have to lurch forward and slam my legs against footrest in order to make contact with the mechanism. To the point of wrenching my back! Thank you😃

[@badmechanic91]

If that's the case, I would suspect the cable is caught on something and sticking. Check how it's routed and see if it's pinched anywhere that would cause you to have to slam it.

[@coffeelover2394]

@@badmechanic91 th rank you for responding. I looked underneath and there isn’t a cable. Just metal bars.

[@badmechanic91]

@@coffeelover2394 The cable is probably running through the arm of the chair. Wherever the "pull" is to release the footrest there's probably a cable, unless it's a completely different mechanism

[@mrscpc1918]

I’ve replaced the handle and cable and the power supply but now the leg extension won’t click shut and I can’t understand from your chair model / video what bit needs attention. And I’m 72 and had my car written off and 6 fractures this summer and I NEED MY COMFEY CHAIR 😢😢😢

[@djjohson]

My foot rest won't stay up... is that what you're fixing?

[@badmechanic91]

No this is for the rest that won't lock when you push it down

[@FataLenora]

my recliner has the lever on the side.. would this work for mine? cause it wont lock closed in the sit up position.

[@badmechanic91]

It's certainly worth a shot. You just need to see if there's a similar arm/mechanism in play with your seat. There are instances I think where the mechanism has to be replaced, but I'd try this method first and see if it works for you. Hope it fixes it!

[@drc1004]

My recliner pops open when i sit down. Why’s that? How can i fix it?

[@melodyitis]

Did you ever figure it out? Mine has the lever too

[@jimcarney2445]

Good video - fixed my problem!

[@calvandekolk3197]

Can you use wd40

[@ronaldtuschl9408]

My recliner footrest won't go up all the way and stay.

[@Consortiumed]

"a little dab will do ya" 😂

[@mydreemac5800]

Brill cream!

[@marie-on5yj]

No one should have to do this when buying new furniture. Contact the place where you purchased it. Otherwise, the company will just keep selling them with the defect, and the consumer will have to deal.

[@badmechanic91]

Oh I did... would I buy another Seatcraft seat? No

[@sylviaivie7047]

This makes sense except if you bought it online and it was delivered to your door. Furniture stores are charging entirely too much for their crap. Good thought but nope

[@punchymuffin6402]

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