After a long day at work, recliners are the ultimate way to relax and unwind. In exceptional comfort, you can fall asleep, put your feet up, watch TV, or read a book. A recliner chair is one of the most convenient types of furniture, with its wide, deep seating and ability to be reclined. 

Recliners are also generally more affordable than a whole living room set. The best thing about recliners? They can be fixed up with some work! 

Whatever happened to your recliner chair’s back may not have been too catastrophic. Find out how to fix it!

Narrow Down the problem

Here are some problems you might be experiencing with the back of your reclining chair.

• The chair’s back is extremely loose and moves around a lot.

• The back of the recliner chair does not lean far enough.

• The chair’s back has begun to lean significantly.

Tips To Fix A Recliner Chair Back?

It can be difficult to repair your chair, especially if you aren’t particularly handy. However, by following the steps mentioned below, you should be able to fix any back problems you may have with your reclining chairs! 

There are a variety of types of recliner back. They are divided into three groups. The ones with locking levers are the ones you look for. You’ll also come across a recliner with locking latches or tabs. The third is the ones bolted to the backs of the chairs.

1) Backs With locking Lever

Check that the brackets on the sides of the recliner chairs backs with locking levers are firmly attached. They should be turned downwards and fixed to the seat’s metal posts while sitting.

2) Locking Catches or Tabs 

If you think the back of the chair needs to be firmer, probably remove the bracket fasteners and then tighten them. A flat screwdriver is always useful to properly place the tab in its slot.

3) Bolted On Back

Loosen the lower side of the back panel for bolted on backs. The bolts will be visible underneath, which you can remove. Reinstall the back by tightening the bolts that hold it to the seat posts. 

Regardless of the brand or price, any piece of furniture will inevitably develop problems at some point. Fortunately, if you are prepared to put in some effort and experiment with repairing your recliner yourself, you can save a lot of money on repair expenses! This guide isn’t useless, though, if your reclining chair back isn’t broken.

You should also get into the habit of regularly inspecting and maintaining your chair. Look for worn parts and signs of weakening in the frame and systems on a regular basis.