Installing Recliner Mechanism Springs

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Күн бұрын

This demo covers the basics on removing and installing mechanism springs. Also, tips on how to determine where to reattach a spring that has come off.

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@susanwheeler9374 17 күн бұрын

Brilliantly, straight forward, easy to follow instructions, thank you. We now have a functioning recliner.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 17 күн бұрын

@susanwheeler9374 - You're welcome -- good job!

@broillet1 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for the cord wrapped around your hand trick! My spring was much tighter than the one you demonstrated with but with 2 gardening gloves and all the strength a 77 year old woman could muster I was able to attach the broken spring on my recliner foot rest. Yay!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 2 жыл бұрын

@broillet1 - Good job!

@johnsteele5697 2 ай бұрын

Contacted the chair manufacturer who supplied a replacement spring, strange shape, but couldn't get it on the posts with anything I had or could think of. Called the manufacturer to see if they had any suggestions and they sent me a link to your video! Took longer to tie a knot in the twine than it did to replace the spring! Thanks!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 2 ай бұрын

@johnsteele5697 - You're welcome -- good job!

@suehoovensilva9675 11 ай бұрын

Perfect! I had old spring to measure and ordered from Amazon got it in a couple days. Fortunately I watched your video before trying to attach as I could only see one obvious spot. Your video showed the spot I wasn’t seeing and the twine tool worked perfectly and effortlessly! Thank you!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 11 ай бұрын

@suehoovensilva9675 - You're welcome!

@user-vx9nt2di6m 8 ай бұрын

Wow messed around with pliers for 20 mins then watched video, new spring attached in under 30 seconds job perfect thanks.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 8 ай бұрын

@user-vx9nt2di6m - You're welcome -- good job!

@christinealton350 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Our new recliner was missing a spring. We received one from the manufacturer. My husband could not get the spring on then we found you and twine did the trick!!🌺😁

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 ай бұрын

@christinealton350 - You're welcome -- good job!

@tjbritton Жыл бұрын

Tried your mentioned failed attempt to replace the spring with needle nose pliers with the same unsuccessful results before finding your KZfaq video. The rope technique was a quick and easy option. Didn’t have twine, but small diameter cotton rope worked. I used scissors to cut the rope close to the spring head and it easily came free. Thanks for the video.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 Жыл бұрын

@Terry Britton - You're welcome!

@MaureenRedsky-ph6ld Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. After waiting for over a year for the company to repair the chair, following your video on how to do the replacement and the tool to use, my husband was able to replace the Spring himself in ten minutes. No blood or pain involved. Thanks for the assist.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 Жыл бұрын

@MaureenRedsky-ph6ld - You're welcome!

@marially3 10 ай бұрын

Using the twine is GENIUS!! It made removing and replacing the springs on our sofa bed a piece or cake.Thank you for that - I was going to order the tool.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 10 ай бұрын

@marially3 - You're welcome -- good job!

@tint661 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for posing your fixes. They help people like me. I had never thought of using twine for removing or installing springs.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 5 ай бұрын

@tint661 - You're welcome!

@johns.4639 3 жыл бұрын

Could not have found this at a better time. Wife is having knee surgery and I need to ease the effort it takes to close recliner foot rest. Heavy duty twine is genius!

@terry787 3 жыл бұрын

Am I glad I found your video before attempting this one (I was the guy, thinking I'll tackle it with long-nosed pliers etc and hope that I don't lose an eye, or a finger in the process)! One length of twine and 10 minutes later and we're as good as new again! A great, well explained video. Thanks

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 жыл бұрын

@Terence Jackson - You're welcome!

@emilybradley3821 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the tip! Your videos are truly lovely to help people understand HOW to fix these pieces. Unfortunately, I'm sure most people are looking for a quick fix to their exact problem and lack the patience to comprehend the worth of what you are posting!!

@hegon49 3 жыл бұрын

Few days ago Lazyboy delivered my new recliner. Since the beginning didn’t work out as supposed to. Watching your videos notice that one of the spring were missing. I removed one from my old chair and placed it where it was missing from my new one and is working perfectly. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless you!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 жыл бұрын

@hegon49 - Good job. But keep in mind that you should have full warranty coverage for 1 year after your purchase. So keep that in mind should you have any further problems within that time frame.

@cindymunoz1429 4 күн бұрын

Thank you very much. I was able to fix an elderly friend’s recliner today!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 күн бұрын

@cindymunoz1429 - You're welcome -- good job!

@elisoares2640 3 жыл бұрын

Big fan of yours. Very glad to see an L&P unit on the bench!

@Dave-kq7gv 6 ай бұрын

thanks to this video, I just fixed my favorite chair instead of having to replace it. Favorite chair + money saved = I wish I had more upvotes to give

@reclinerrepairguy4155 6 ай бұрын

@Dave-kq7gv - Good job!

@jimdevilbiss9125 3 жыл бұрын

Regardless of what you’re taking apart take a picture before you take it apart. A picture and plastic bags to put parts in always a winner.

@joshboydtheactor Жыл бұрын

Dealing with this now.

@albertcubelli2908 2 жыл бұрын

I'm usually suspicious about advice given on KZfaq. However you really know what you are talking about. Worked like a charm. Thank You!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 2 жыл бұрын

@Albert Cubelli - You're welcome!

@annaluzwilton5296 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the string idea. My sister and I were replacing a spring and this trick helped us immensely.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 жыл бұрын

@Annaluz Wilton - You're welcome -- just make sure the "string" is heavy enough not to break. ;)

@cravenmoorehead7306 9 ай бұрын

An absolute wealth of knowledge! Thank you sir, you've helped me become better at my job.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 9 ай бұрын

@cravenmoorehead7306 - You're welcome! If you're a furniture repair tech, feel free to share tips you've learned from your experiences as well. :)

@torihvrris 11 ай бұрын

The springs portion was so helpful for me thank you!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 11 ай бұрын

@torihvrris - You're welcome!

@mariagiddings7896 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your attention to safety & detail! Thank you🙂

@reclinerrepairguy4155 Жыл бұрын

@Maria Giddings - You're welcome!

@hatt_man Ай бұрын

Thanks for helping me feel just a bit more self-sufficient today

@reclinerrepairguy4155 29 күн бұрын

@hatt_man - You're welcome!

@martinmolina3670 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your video tips!!! I was wondering how I was going to adjust my recliner tention. Exstreamly helpful!!!👍👍👍

@reclinerrepairguy4155 Жыл бұрын

@Martin Molina - You're welcome!

@kenpalosi5084 7 ай бұрын

Thanks lot for the tip about using cord to attach the spring. I didn’t have any cord so I used heavy duty sneaker laces. Thanks!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 7 ай бұрын

@kenpalosi5084 - You're welcome -- good job!

@stevecole5555 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your useful video, I managed to repair my recliner with your help, the lever did not latch and there were no springs on the opposite side to the lever so I put two on tha were a bit weaker, just guesswork but your trick with the cord worked a treat, all the best !

@reclinerrepairguy4155 Жыл бұрын

@steve cole - Good job!

@vdubbervr6 2 жыл бұрын

This worked great. My Merrell hiking boot lace worked well. Had use the investigative method to figure out where the spring belonged. Thanks!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 2 жыл бұрын

@Vadar - You're welcome - good job!

@Raegan.mav04 11 ай бұрын

So helpful! Safe and successful repairs! Thank you.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 11 ай бұрын

@Raegan.mav04 - You're welcome!

@hanspaulavisser855 3 жыл бұрын

I had forgotten that trick and injured myself on both hands so ended up on KZfaq. Thank you for helping me not killing myself :-) . A spare mower starter rope came in very handy and amazed how easily a very heavy spring can be controlled. Top stuff, thank you.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 жыл бұрын

@Hans Paula Visser - Sorry to hear that you injured yourself. I guess some of us -- myself included -- learn some of these lessons the hard way. ;)

@hanspaulavisser855 3 жыл бұрын

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 It's great that I found you. The only thing is that the next time I I need to do that I may have forgotten it as years go by. :-)

@warrenrosenthal716 Жыл бұрын

I wear leather gloves for hand protection.

@georgesmith4509 Жыл бұрын

A very useful tutorial especially the comment about looking at the a similar chair it was so obvious I didn't think of it Thanks.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 Жыл бұрын

@george smith - You're welcome!

@miltonross2276 Жыл бұрын

Thanks... Worked like a charm

@reclinerrepairguy4155 Жыл бұрын

@Ralph Gaphlindaschnitz - You're welcome!

@badgerpiper901 2 жыл бұрын

Been working on chairs for over 15 years. When he said he forgot his spring tool at the store and was going to use pliers I knew how that story was going to end 😆 .

@DaphneWilkinsMoeller Жыл бұрын

Great tip with the twine. I have a ~20 yr old Lane leather swivel rocker recliner (still in excellent shape) that I recently replaced only because the seat dropped slightly, the back seems loose and it stopped rocking. I assumed it was just getting old. When I moved the chair to replace with new, I found a large spring. I’ve examined the chair to determine where the spring belongs as I’m pretty confident that is the problem. Im at a loss. Any suggestions where this spring would attach to raise the seat back up to allow the chair to rock?

@reclinerrepairguy4155 Жыл бұрын

@Daphne Moeller - Can you email a photo to pete@reclinerrepairguy.com?

@DaphneWilkinsMoeller Жыл бұрын

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Just sent photos. Greatly appreciate any advice you might have!

@1stMarine 3 жыл бұрын

Great video ❤️

@jenniferarcher4306 2 жыл бұрын

Might be an odd question but how do I "break" my rocking recliner so it will continue to rock while reclined? As kids my brother and I broke our dad's recliner this way and it was everyone's favorite seat because you could stretch out and rock.

@Voltikz95 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I have an electric recliner, the motor is real loose and sometimes makes a grinding noise (presumably the gears not meshing) do you know if there's a way I can get the motor to stay in place or do I need to replace the whole mechanism?

@jamesmccord1208 Жыл бұрын

Great advice! Thank you.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 Жыл бұрын

@jamesmccord1208 - You're welcome!

@alanduguid6699 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks was a big help

@reclinerrepairguy4155 2 жыл бұрын

@Alan Duguid - You're welcome!

@LogicalRon 2 жыл бұрын

I have a power Flexsteel recliner that I have to have the seat foam and back foam replaced. Is it possible to remove the entire mechanism so I can bring the back and base into the upholstery shop. I've removed many manual mechanisms to replace a bad mechanism but never on a power recliner. On a non power recliner it takes 4 nuts to remove and then the recline handle needs to be removed. with a power base I don't know how difficult it would be. Any help would be appreciated.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 2 жыл бұрын

@LogicalRon - I've haven't seen one of those mechs in a while, so I can't give you a step-by-step. Try to remove the entire unit as one piece, if possible. The footrest can remain attached and come out with the mech. But if you have a chaise-style seat, you'll have to plug-in the unit and open the footrest to detach it before removing the mechanism.

@harrydoherty8299 9 ай бұрын

i use vice grips . this way you have a firm hold on the spring so it doesn’t fly at you and you can position the spring where you want .

@rojay9546 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips. What happens when all the upholstery is still attached?? Different kettle of fish it seems!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 2 жыл бұрын

@Ro Jay - If you mean that the recliner is fully assembled with the back installed, etc. -- yes, Mechanism Springs can be installed & removed then as well. For example, with a reclining chair: roll the chair over onto its face (top of arms facing floor). Next, open the Reclining Mechanism to the fully open position. (With manual recliners you may have to tug at the back to get the back fully reclined.) Now the chair is in position for Mechanism Spring removal or installation.

@frankpotter877 2 жыл бұрын

Worked! TY

@ginacarter8154 2 жыл бұрын

How do I know which part of the spring to measure to order a replacement part? I have an inexpensive chair and am seeing similar springs on Amazon. I'm not sure if I'm measuring the coiled section or the entire length of the spring. Any ideas? Thanks!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 2 жыл бұрын

@Gina Carter - If you have a name brand recliner, contact the manufacturer or one of their dealers to get the correct parts. For generic or imported recliners (no brand name), remove the spring(s) (at your own risk!) and measure both the overall length & the length of the coiled section. Also, note the length and position of the "hooks" on each end of the spring. Some will have ends that are inline with each other. Others will not. All these attributes need to be as close as possible to the original spring to ensure it will work as a replacement.

@davebaker489 2 жыл бұрын

Finally watched "spring" trick. Good idea. I usually risk life n limb and grab it with vise grips and "grunt a lot. 😁👍

@cajun1683 10 ай бұрын

I may be at the wrong video but after subscribing I am seeking your help with back tension problem La=z=boy. What's the next step after both wing nuts are completely tightened with the tension springs fully compressed, the tension is still way too loose. I found what looks like a broken nylon washer under the chair. The back doesn't return to the upright position, it remains in the last reclined position. thanks for your help.

@warrenrosenthal716 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! In addition to eye protection I wear leather gloves for hand protection.

@fundakahn2314 Жыл бұрын

Hello I have a 5 year old recliner chair and I want to replace it with reclining/swivel mechanism. where can I buy it and who does this job. Please advice Thank you for your time.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 Жыл бұрын

@Funda Kahn - To find out if your recliner can be fitted with a swivel base, contact the chair manufacturer or one of their dealers to see if this possible. A good place to start is to contact the seller (store where you made your purchase).

@susanboigon6282 9 ай бұрын

We have a Lane recliner. I ordered springs to match the springs that fell out of the chair. However, looking at the underside of the chair we have no idea as to where the springs go. Do you have a suggestion?

@reclinerrepairguy4155 9 ай бұрын

@susanboigon6282 - Figuring out where the mechanism springs attach on a Lane recliner is tricky. The 2 springs usually attach differently on each side. Typically, 1 of the springs attaches to an eyelet fastened to the wooden seat frame. The opposite end can attach to a "U-shaped" metal part that fits over the handle tube (drive rod) when the recliner is in the full-open or footrest raised position. While both ends of the spring on the opposite side of the mech attaches to the metal mechanism (scissor) part. Look closely for chipped black paint where the original spring was attached.

@deniseellis5961 Жыл бұрын

My spring broke an the leg rest portion of my recliner. I clearly see where it goes, but where can I order the spring

@reclinerrepairguy4155 Жыл бұрын

@deniseellis5961 - Get in the touch with the manufacturer of the chair or one of their dealers for parts. If you're not sure about the brand, look for ID tags underneath the footrest or stapled to the inside (underside) of the seat box for identifying the brand.

@tammyc4798 7 ай бұрын

Help Please! This is very informative, and you are a great teacher. My problem is the "toggle" I think you called it, broke. The rivet or whatever broke and I don't know how to find another one, If I can even put it on. My 85 yr old Mother wants her chair fixed. Can you tell me anything to help? Please. Thank you

@reclinerrepairguy4155 7 ай бұрын

@tammyc4798 - If you're doing the repair yourself, here's a video on ordering parts -----> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7Nml5dh196sXac.html And one regarding replacing the Drive Rod (or the parts along it) ------------------> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bamWfM2U2NzDon0.html If you're looking for an experienced repair tech to do the job, checkout this video for more tips -------> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aa2Ia66DuJjThok.html

@tammyc4798 7 ай бұрын

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thank you! I will check these out.

@tammyc4798 7 ай бұрын

I'm sorry, but the links that you sent me have disappeared. I only clicked on one. My recliner is old.

@mazinalmaimani7291 3 жыл бұрын

Hello , thank you for your great videos , i have problem with my single recliner sofa the problem is the sofa is leaning to the left more than right so its not balanced, any advices how i can repair it?

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 жыл бұрын

@Mazin alaimani - Are you're referring to a reclining section that is leaning away from an adjoining section? If so, open the footrest and get down on the floor -- facing the recliner. Look at the supporting structure of the recliner that's visible below the open footrest. If the mechanism structure is leaning in the same direction as the reclining section leans, the mechanism is bent and needs to be rebuilt or replaced. This supporting structure acts as the "legs" and should be straight up-and-down, not leaning.

@mazinalmaimani7291 3 жыл бұрын

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 i appreciate your reply and your clarification, but do you have a video that clarifies this problem? Thanks ⚘

@scottburns5499 3 жыл бұрын

I remember you doing a lot of these.Scott Burns

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 жыл бұрын

@@mazinalmaimani7291 - Only 1 video that briefly mentions what I've described and shows where to look for the lean. It's on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website and it's called, "Reclining Mechanisms Part 2 - 8 Common Problems.' Check out problem# 7.

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 жыл бұрын

@@scottburns5499 - Hey Scott! Yep, it's a common problem from yesterday, today and likely tomorrow. ;)

@johne3442 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 жыл бұрын

@John E - You're welcome!

@badgerpiper901 2 жыл бұрын

Found out years ago a brake spring hook works great for recliner springs.

@kristimiera1070 8 ай бұрын

Please help! A huge spring in the back of my lazy boy has broken and is poking out the back. It tore the leather and is sticking out there about an inch and a half or two. The recliner won't stay in an upright position while you're sitting in it it just goes back so there's no support for your back. I want to fix it but I don't know how. What do you suggest?

@reclinerrepairguy4155 8 ай бұрын

@kristimiera1070 - The outside back panel needs to be taken loose to access the broken spring(s) & their clips. Replace the broken springs & clips & reattach the outside back panel. Tip: If the broken spring is mounted lower on the frame -- lumbar area -- the less material you'll have to take loose to access it.

@ronaldclemons5520 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video on how to adjust chair so your feet are flat on floor when sitting in chair. Chair leans back so much, feet come off of floor. Thank you, I do have a newer lazy boy recliner. Blessings🙂

@reclinerrepairguy4155 2 жыл бұрын

@Ronald Clemons - That topic is covered in a few different videos on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website. See 'How to Buy the Right Recliner,' 'Recliner Geometry & Pitch,' 'The Recliner Tip-Over Problem' and 'Adjusting La-z-boy Rocker/Recliner Pitch.'

@ronaldclemons5520 2 жыл бұрын

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thank you

@user-hi1pz6qt5b 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@reclinerrepairguy4155 11 ай бұрын

@user-hi1pz6qt5b - You're welcome!

@vasiliosfafalios1905 2 жыл бұрын

I changed the springs on my recliner, but I am getting the same results. The recliner does not stop in all positions as it used to for 15 years. It keeps tilting back. The spring that I changed is 6-1/4” and it has a rubber inside its tube that looks like pencil eraser color pink rubber. It may serve the purpose as a spring tension absorber. What can I get a similar spring part that hopefully solve the problem? The specifications on the recliner chair are as follows; 460 F7 760088 Date 05/16/05 STK Serial # 8852258

@reclinerrepairguy4155 2 жыл бұрын

@Vasilios Fafalios - The primary purpose of the mechanism springs is to assist with opening and closing the recliner, and sometimes assisting with the back tilt. Normally there's no need to replace them, unless they come off or break. It sounds like you may have a different problem with your mechanism. Have a repair tech check it out for you.

@irmafowler6922 11 ай бұрын

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@Therapy1044 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. But where is the video about how to separate the recliner and remove the piece in order to get to the part with the springs?

@MrMonkey42011 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 жыл бұрын

@MrMonkey42011 - You're welcome!

@nighthawk3378 2 жыл бұрын

trampoline tool is nice fah springles

@lburkee 5 ай бұрын

T handle brake spring tool works.

@sherihayes7144 3 ай бұрын

I need know where the spring is attached to the inside of the chair Its a recliner with a pull strap and spring

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 ай бұрын

@sherihayes7144 - Tips for getting answers to your specific repair questions -----> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aa2Ia66DuJjThok.html

@jamescsevfrontiercom Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@reclinerrepairguy4155 Жыл бұрын

@james csev@frontier.com - You're welcome!

@trancevoyagesessions 2 жыл бұрын

Was going to try and repair my recliner but I think I’ll save myself from injury lol

@nathanshorey2480 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@reclinerrepairguy4155 2 жыл бұрын

@Nathan Shorey - You're welcome!

@dno275 3 жыл бұрын

Love the twine tip. Do you have a contact number or website for Lazy boy parts?

@reclinerrepairguy4155 3 жыл бұрын

@Brian D - You can order parts through a La-z-boy dealer or the manufacturer website. Keep in mind that these 2 entities sometimes try to refer you to the other. I.E. - Manufacturer: "You can order parts through your local dealer." Dealer: "Did you buy your chair here? No? Sorry, we can't help you with parts. Contact the manufacturer." If a dealer turns you away, simply let the manufacturer know that your local dealer would not help you. It's a game many companies play to try to avoid spending time on customer service issues that can make them little or no money.

@dno275 3 жыл бұрын

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thanks for the info. After waiting on hold 30 mins. I talked to Lazy Boy customer care. My ACK tags had been removed and all I had was my original receipt from 2004. The SKU number didn't help, but somehow a tiny sticker had been placed on my receipt with the prefix ACK torn off. But it was the correct number. Amazingly the broken mechanism for my chair was still under limited lifetime warranty. All it cost me is shipping. I was ready to find another brand of chair but was pleasantly surprised by Lazy Boy service. Their number 877-738-8852. Thanks again for your help.

@mgudaad 4 ай бұрын

I need to see the fix for a sofa - only thing I ever see is a chair - and they are not the same design.....

@reclinerrepairguy4155 4 ай бұрын

@mgudaad - Reclining furniture is modular -- it comes apart. So reclining sofas, loveseats, etc. will break down & may appear to be reclining chairs on my bench. But the one in this video is a reclining sofa section. The differences you'll run into are more about reclining mechanism design differences, rather than the type of furniture in which the mechanism is installed.