RECLINER REPAIR: RECLINER MECHANISM DISASSEMBLY

[@rph247]

Short, straight and to the point! Thank you!

[@the323vlog4]

Thanks!

[@ashleyyy696]

Thanks for the video , I manually open my armchair

[@the323vlog4]

Glad it helped

[@margarethobbs2471]

Great vids. Can you remove electric. Drive and fit to a manual recliner

[@the323vlog4]

I have a video that talks about this. It’s theoretically possible, but quite a bit of work. Definitely easier than the other way around. If you removed the motor and all electrical components, you could run a manual handle over the center drive tube, but you would also have to figure out placement for springs to create the right tension.

[@huieley7438]

Looking for a source for the round tube on a recliner specofically one with the straight end but also some of the wear washers live in New Mexico Thank You

[@the323vlog4]

You might check recliner-handles.com

[@markpatterson3192]

I have a broken piece in the recliner mechanism. The piece sheared in two. I contacted American Leather and they could not help me with either a replacement part or mechanism. I was thinking of just getting another part made by 3D printing. However, the mechanism appears to be riveted together. Can the rivets be taken out? Hate to buy another recliner as everything else is still good. Thanks

[@the323vlog4]

I would imagine it’s possible to drill them out. Possibly a job for a machinist

[@bradygreen9710]

I’ve got a manual recliner mechanism that one of the levers seems to have separated from a pin/rivet/bolt and it makes the recliner lean to one side and it prevents the mechanism from closing because that detached lever hits the floor. I don’t know how else to describe except that there is a red ring around the wide top of the rivet and it goes through one metal lever and comes out the other side by about 1/4 inch and that’s where it’s supposed to attach. How do I replace that rivet/bolt ?

[@the323vlog4]

You could try using a regular bolt/washer/nut. I haven’t seen a replacement rivet.

[@ryanwing8195]

Could you explain how to repair the bearings on the glider for the recliner?

[@the323vlog4]

Thanks for watching our video! Do you mind sending me some images or a video of which bearings you are referring to? You can send them to our email at [e-mail]

[@bigfella686129]

Where can I get a replacement plastic white bearing for the square drive tube ?

[@the323vlog4]

I’d check eBay or recliner-handles.com

[@brannensilva5984]

Hello! Thanks for the awesome video! Any tips on repairing loose rivets? Bought a recliner that when you sit it in, the recliner sectional and the armrest piece won't close when you are sitting in it (but will when you are not sitting in it) and it leans to the right. Flipped it over and saw that a rivet is loose and am wondering if that's the problem. I can send you photos to your email and can see your rate for the information you could give me!

[@the323vlog4]

I’d be happy to look at it for you. Send video or pics to [e-mail]

[@brannensilva5984]

@@the323vlog4 Man! Awesome! Incredible response time! I'll send those over!

[@stanleyc3317]

Hi, my rocking recliner chair is making clunking noise when chair is in a rocking motion. It is coming from the right side of the chair when you are sitting down and the clunking noise appear to be coming from the moving joints of the mechanism .lot's of grinding debris directly under where I assume the clunking noise is coming from. The joint mechanism is not connected with nuts and bolts Can you help me out with this .Thanks

[@the323vlog4]

It sounds like the mechanism could be bent. Have you checked with the store where it was purchased yet to see if they can order you a new mechanism ? They are very difficult tk successfully bend back to straight, so a full mechanism replacement is usually the best option

[@ravaginggoatman]

I have a brand new Ashley recliner (floor model) no return. after the first week I notice that the cushion leans to the right side, is there an adjustment that can be made?

[@the323vlog4]

That is typically a result of a customer leaning towards one arm when it’s in a home. I wonder if they had sold it and someone returned it? Either way, you can replace the foam core in the seat or sometimes you can just wedge some extra padding under the side that’s leaning and it levels out

[@ravaginggoatman]

@@the323vlog4 I was afraid that's what you would say, thanks

[@the323vlog4]

@@ravaginggoatman no problem

[@dianasigety6369]

This is all good but I've got a problem with the back of my recliner. It's mechanical. When I release the mechanical lever the foot feet goes up and the back goes back but the back doesn't stop anywhere it just goes all the way back!!! Is there a bracket or something that I can tighten, screw, change, or anyting else I can do.?? Please help 🙏! Thank you. Diana

[@the323vlog4]

On the models I work on, I’ve never had anything that regulates where the back stops. What model is it?

[@dianasigety6369]

Okay it's made in Vietnam it's brand name is standard furniture/ifm/2020.model# 416300V/ SKU# 4163951/ Batch# LJ416304150 I have the address for the company if you want it's in Alabama The back goes back all the way and doesn't stop: it comes up when you go forward it comes with you. Like the mechanism isn't connected.

[@scottaumann7585]

Hello nice video - I have a cheers couch with two manual recliners - one will not stay closed. I can’t see the error. But one is perfect -

[@the323vlog4]

There would have to be something g keeping the mechanism from latching back. I would lean it on its backside and open and close it and see if something is keeping it from closing. Sometimes the lever activator interferes with it

[@scottaumann7585]

@@the323vlog4 I have put them both on their sides. Side by side with view wide open of both - I can’t see the “lock” that keeps it close. I am looking for something out of alignment or bent. Can you show/tell me the last 5% of the locking motion. And what will keep it from staying locked

[@the323vlog4]

@@scottaumann7585 In my experience, most of them are spring loaded and as it gets closed its springs into place. This means there could be a spring issue or something prohibiting it from springing back into place such as the lever activator I mentioned. It may not have a lever activator depending on the style of handle the recliner has

[@renebuchanan1003]

I have a manual recliner that the back is slipping and laying back. I can’t just sit up in it only lay back. How do I fix this?

[@the323vlog4]

I would start by removing the back and inspecting the KD brackets where they connect to the mechanism and see if there are any issues there: the issue is more than likely with the mechanism itself. I would inspect the mechanism carefully and see where the pivot joints are that control the leaning back function and see if k could locate any noticeable issues

[@AndrewWilliams-dl2uv]

How does the recliner lock when pushing the leg rest back in

[@the323vlog4]

It’s usually spring loaded

[@ashleyduplooy6451]

@@the323vlog4 the recliner I have no longer locks in place, how do I fix it to stay in place? (is there a video I could refer to possibly?)

[@az34349]

I was moving my recliner to another room catching the wooden base on a threshold causing the glider mechanism to sort of uncock and go over-center. The chair now is stuck leaning far forward. It is not evident to me how the scissors mechanisms can be restored to their correct position. The recline function works correctly. What am I missing?

[@the323vlog4]

Is it sitting how it would be regularly? For instance, If j try to push it back together with the recliner on its back, it won’t go In Properly. If it’s sitting in It’s upright regular position, it makes some sort of difference

[@az34349]

@@the323vlog4 the chair is leaning far forward now and will not lean back. when chair is on its side, the recline function works normally

[@the323vlog4]

@@az34349 feel free to send a picture or video and I can help assess it

[@az34349]

@@the323vlog4 will do so tomorrow in the daylight, thanks for helping

[@az34349]

I now have video but don't see how to post it in a reply to you

[@Andhy23]

@the323vlog I have a recliner that you have to kind of pull upright and sometimes almost lift the chair to put the footrest back. As it sits the joints for the bar that extends out to the footrest hits the base frame so badly the plastic feet are chewed up and damaged. It's as if the whole chair just sits too low for clearance. Even has a peg in each side higher up in the chair where an arm has a cutout to help it retain closed, those parts almost seem bent. This chair is like a year old. Any ideas on what could fix it for the life of me I can't tell.

[@the323vlog4]

It definitely sounds like you have a bent mechanism. I would check with the store where you purchased it to see if it’s under warranty or if they can at least order the mechanism part for you

[@Andhy23]

@@the323vlog4 Wow thank you for the quick reply. I did get a warranty that covers almost everything I paid extra for. They sent out a third party guy to look at it and he said he sees the problem and needs to authorize with the store and would come back. 2 days later they called and said the tech told them it was pet damage and so the warranty wouldn't cover it so they were scummy with that. I figured I would take a look since the other options ran out. Maybe I can get a new frame but I feel like cost might be too much *$1200 sectional so can't justify spending too much*

[@the323vlog4]

@@Andhy23 hmmm…seems like they could at least tell You what part you need and have you pay for the part of warranty is voided. I don’t see the correlation between bent mechanism and let damage though. Was there other damage on the recliner and maybe that was just aN Excuse?

[@Andhy23]

@@the323vlog4 Yessir, it was a run around deal as not to have to pay for the repair. We don't even have a pet. Its the only thing the warranty didnt cover so they dismissed us. Thanks again for the responses! Subbed seeing as you've got a lot of interesting videos up.

[@the323vlog4]

@@Andhy23 much appreciated. I personally would try calling them again to see if they will let you order the mech out of pocket. It may be worth having a third party come out to look at jt though being as the mechs can get expensive ($200) the installation isn’t too bad. I believe I have a video of installing one. An experienced tech should be able to swap one out in less than an hour, probably even 30 minutes.

[@Spoofaged]

Is the mechanism itself repairable or does it have to be replaced? It makes noise and isn't smoothe like it used to be.

[@the323vlog4]

I have used a lubricant called ez slip lubricant by mohawk before and it works very well for noises and emotion. Other than that, it sounds like the next step would be replacement. www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4GKQXR/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_NGSBXC7SC3WC07XENTYW?linkCode=ml2&tag=the323concept-20

[@Spoofaged]

@@the323vlog4 it's beyond lubricant lol. It isn't bent, but a couple of the bushings are worn it. Do you know where one can get a mechanism?

[@the323vlog4]

@@Spoofaged I have seen a lot of mechanisms offered on a website called recliner handles before. You have to Google search it to get the exact web address.

[@mindy7501]

I'm not sure if anyone can help me, but my son's recliner chair needs repairing. I can't find anyone to repair it for him. It's a simmons harbortown recliner they don't make them anymore but if we can do something to fix it. He's in a power wheelchair and I can't get him out in stores to try chairs out. Plus they don't look comfy anymore like they used too.

[@the323vlog4]

Where about are you located?

[@mindy7501]

@@the323vlog4 Connecticut

[@mindy7501]

@the323vlog4 I found someone who can fix it. Thank you though.

[@virginiajohnson9379]

How can you fix a bent foot rest that hits and doesn’t close!

[@the323vlog4]

You can try bending it back. I’ve had luck using a pair of vice grips and a 2 lb hammer, but Other times, I’ve had to completely remove the mechanism, disassemble it, lay it flat on The ground and hammer it that way. That’s more work than replacing the whole mechanism if you’re able to locate it . I usually start with the store where it was purchased. In my experience they cost around $200.

[@lukemoschetto2167]

Why does my recliner not stay closed when it’s sitting normal but when I flip it on its back or sideways it will stay closed?

[@the323vlog4]

I have occasionally seen this issue and could not find a resolution other than replacing the mechanism as a whole. It obviously has something to do with the added weight and pressure on the mechanism since the problem only occurs when sitting on it. Have you had the recliner for a while? It sounds like the mechanism is wearing out

[@vengkatkannan796]

Refixing in recliner

[@vengkatkannan796]

Re fitting this model

[@devere1299]

Q: How do I fix my recliner back won't stop going back?

[@the323vlog4]

Is it manual or electric?

[@devere1299]

@@the323vlog4 manual with lever

[@the323vlog4]

Some units are equipped with adjustable tension springs, otherwise, there’s not much adjustment to them

[@devere1299]

@@the323vlog4 Can you show me a photo of were that would be located? Can I add a spring somewhere or block it with something?

[@the323vlog4]

Unfortunately, I don’t have any photos of that issue. I can’t remover but I was thinking that lazyboy had the adjustable tension springs. It would be noticeable if you had them. Otherwise, it’s probably a faulty mechanism . I don’t ever come across that issue so I apologize I can’t be of more help with this one

[@ashinascension2757]

Hi :) I sent you an email. Single mom of 5, accidentally bought a broken couch 😔😣 thanks ☺️

[@the323vlog4]

I didn’t receive anything. Here is the email again just in case. [e-mail]

[@jrltexas8887]

Do you have a phone number I can call? I am trying to track down a recliner mechanism on a Bradington-Young recliner. Thanks.

[@the323vlog4]

Feel free to email me at [e-mail]. Have you tried checking with the vendor or store where it was purchased?