Thank you for fixing our new chairs. I just knew there would be a good TH-cam video out there to explain this, and you explained it well. Simple and to the point. Easy to fix.
your video saved the day!!!! Just bought a new recliner today that we loved...but every time I sat back the chair would recline little by little. Super frustrated after spending $1000....Googled my problem and your video was the answer on how to adjust the back tension! Kudos!!!!
todd aultman -- I'm glad it helped you out! But keep in mind that unless you purchased your recliner "as-is" with no warranty, you should have full warranty coverage for 1 year. So, if you have any problems with your chair during that time, you can contact the seller to have them take care of it, whether it be a simple adjustment, a defect, or a necessary repair. ;)
You are my hero!! I just spent a lot of money on a new La Z Boy, and the back was moving too freely backwards. I didn't know there was a tension adjustment. Thank you!
So THAT'S what those tensioners are for! I bought a swivel glider from La-Z-Boy and nobody explained to me how there are two separate actions with the foot rest and back tilt. I sort of knew that I could push back on the back and move it but I didn't know it was intentional. Thank you for a very informative video.
My dad just bought a La-Z-Boy rocker recliner last night. He is blaming me for putting the back section on wrong when I had to unload it from his truck as the reason the back would not go back after ratcheting. I figured it had to do with something else entirely.
I watched about 2 hours of Lazy Boy Recliner Repair videos, and your stuff really stood out to me. This video in specific saved me: I was able to figure out that this was the problem, and I was able to follow these instructions. Otherwise, I might have had to spend money I'd rather not. Thank you very much!
Wow! Thank you so much! I was very disappointed and thought I'd have to get rid of my Lazyboy before I saw your video. You explain it prrfectly. I have a swivel/rocker type and was able to just tilt my lazyboy forward... easily found the turn screws by feeling for it, and easily fixed it! The left screw was slightly loose, and the right screw was very loose. Works great now! Many many thanks!!
I just bought (coming soon) thee Jay “Java” Wall recliner! $850 tax and all from official store! I’m in for 20yrs of chilling lmao! Love Black Friday! Shit was over a grand months/year ago!
Thanks, exactly what I wanted to know. The default tension was perfect for me, but when my cats decide to nap behind my head, the extra weight was causing unwanted reclining way too easily.
My wife was laughing at me bc she was like no wonder it was only 50 bucks on Facebook marketplace. Then I said you tube my can help. This video was the first to come up I tightened the screws now I’m not sliding back. Who is laughing now sweet wife of mine?
Boy, am I glad I came across you. I have, I believe, the exact same model as this chair. My mother and I both have one. Her is silent when rocking. Mine clangs and ahifta sideways a lot. I can't figure out what is wrong with mine. Maybe you can tell me. It's so obnoxious. Even teying to get up from the chair makes the worst kins of clanging like metal on metal, but something shifts. If my mother is next to me, she always comments how she hates the chair. Me too 😅
@CozetM - Step 1 is to check the rocking parts: Rocker Blocks, Rocker Springs, etc. to make sure nothing is loose or broken. The bad news is that even if everything is in good condition, rocker recliners are prone to making noise. The wax that La-z-boy uses on the Rocker Blocks can cause side-to-side movement. That's the "shift" you're referring to that can also generate noises.
Do you have a suggestion when the handle bar/footrest is extremely stiff. It is very hard to open and close. Got it at a thrift store and it's like brand new. I thought it was doing it at store because there was a couch behind it, but got home and after having to get up several times in a row, I almost had pulled my right side muscles in the efforts of it. I think this is why it was donated and why it hadn't been bought. Super comfy other than that
@glorygracek.1841 - The reclining mechanism (or where the handle attaches) may have been damaged at some point. Have an experienced repair tech check it out to assess what needs to be done to repair it.
Great video thank you. Is there a way to adjust the ratcheting mechanism? When I sit in it and scoot back it starts ratcheting back too easily. Thanks in advance!
@Matt N - That has more to do with the geometry & pitch of your chair. If it pitches back easily, it will engage the ratcheting recline parts right away. Check out these videos to learn more: 'Recliner Geometry & Pitch,' 'The Recliner Tipover Problem,' 'Adjusting La-z-boy Rocker/Recliner Pitch.' That last one is only available on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website at this time.
Ive just bought one of this chairs but when i sit on it, i feel that the chair is going too forward, is there an adjustment for this? I rather that it goes backwards instead of me facing the floor lol
Same issue here. It tips forward. The floor model in the store didn’t do it, but ours does. It is not comfortable to sit in when it feels like I’m sitting straight up/being pushed forward.
Hi, I have a Lazy Boy recliner and when I want to sit back further the lock does not catch and slips back to the original position. Is this fixable? I live in a remote location about 35 miles from a store that sells Lazy Boy chairs as well as other brands but I’ve always loved the Lazy Boy brand. I was told it would cost me $100. for a repair man to come out plus labor charges. I’m 81 and don’t own a truck to take it in so any advice that could help me fix it will be much appreciated. Thank you.
@patriotgrammy8632 - If when the footrest is open the chair does not stay reclined or pitched back, that is likely an issue with the Ratcheting Recline. See this video to learn more ------> th-cam.com/video/d8Bk2j4dc-k/w-d-xo.html Another repair option is to find a friend, neighbor or family member who can help you take the chair in for repair to avoid the $100 service call fee.
Hello I have a recliner LazyBoy) and the piece you were holding in your hand and showing how to tighten the tension. Well, the silver part on mine is broken on both sides. Do you have a part number for that and most important do you have a video on how to replace them? Thanks for making these videos, they are great.
@Gord Stewart - No part #, but the part name is Seat Swing Subassembly. Be sure to replace them as a set (both sides). Check out the video called, 'Seat Swing Replacement' on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website.
lidiya v - The recliners used in my videos are typically a few years old (or older). To learn more about what fabrics, colors & styles are available today, contact a La-z-boy dealer (retailer) or visit the manufacturer website. Keep in mind that you can also custom order fabrics in the event that your local dealer doesn't have a fabric or color that you like in stock.
Hi, I live in Ohio and have a late 60's extra tall rocker recliner. I picked up the chair for one of my brother's who underwent a quadruple bypass and then was diagnosed with multiple myeloma last fall. We have had two of these extra tall rocker recliners in our family since the early 70's. I had it reupholstered and gave it to him, but it leans or sits back too far and there is a spring missing underneath the chair. I do have a same period parts chair, but was curious if you are located in Ohio, could I bring the chair to you to get checked out?? Please let me know. Thank you.
I have mine as tight as they'll go and the backrest still goes back too easily when I don't want it to. I'm beginning to wonder if the previous owner oiled it or something. Can I replace the tensioner parts?
@jamienoel - When the tensioners are fully tightened, the back should no longer tilt back. If it does, that suggests that something may be broken. Yes, you can replace the Seat Swings that control the back tilt ------> th-cam.com/video/jzN1x5jZ-gA/w-d-xo.html
Can you recommend a way to lock out the tilt back tension so it is fixed in the upright position? I was thinking adding an additional bolt/nut/washers to each side in the channel so it can't slide. My disabled son just wants to rock in the upright position.
@Fata Morgana - You can tighten the wing nuts completely. Just keep in mind that if someone else tries to recline and attempts to force the back to recline, damage may occur.
My lazy boy is totally different underneath. I have mainly metal arms going everywhere and there is t a tension adjustment screw anywhere which sucks because I can’t adjust the back of my chair from being so loose and not staying in recline position
How do I fix the pitch on my layzboy recliner? It sits to high and my feet don’t touch the floor! Please help ! Would you do a video on it please? I have yet to find one on how to adjust the pitch in a 2021 layzboy! Thanks so much!!
@Elizabeth L Henderson -- The video, 'Adjusting La-z-boy Rocker/Recliner Pitch' can be found on my website at ReclinerRepairGuy.com. The adjustment is minimal and will not be noticed by most people. If your feet reached the floor when the chair was new, your lower back padding has broken-in (started to compress), and you are sitting farther back in the seat, thereby lifting your feet off the floor. If your feet did not reach the floor when the chair was new, you bought a chair that does not fit you properly. See my video, 'How to Buy the Right Recliner' for more on that subject.
hello sir .. thank you for your videos .. I have an issue with my recliner .. when I pull the handle and the foot rest is up .. the chair will lean back when I push it gently and I hear clicks ..what is the solution?
We just purchased a lazy boy reclining sofa, manual operation. When I am sitting in the reclined position, I have difficulty putting the foot rest down and getting back out of the reclined position. I was told there are adjustments under the seat of the sofa toward the foot rest. How is this done?
Deb Scheuerlein - There is a tension adjustment (see video where you posted your comment). I believe on sofas this adjustment may be located toward the front of the seat, rather than toward the back, as in the video. Try using the adjustment, but if it doesn't solve your problem, contact the retailer where you purchased your furniture to report the issue.
Thanks. I'll try this. Otherwise, I might get rid of my 2 chairs. I get a sore back and neck. It's as if the back tilts forward slightly. My son has a 3rd chair in his room and it doesn't do this. His is actually comfortable.
@MikiDoodleMom - If you're getting a sore back or neck, the chair may not fit you properly. See this video to learn more --> th-cam.com/video/FgegZ9qiuC4/w-d-xo.html Or, the back padding may need to be restuffed. It's common with recliner back padding to compress in the lumbar & middle-back areas first. This can result in the headrest section pushing the head forward (neck pain). And the remainder of your back not being properly supported (back pain).
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 thank you. I did suspect a padding issue. I do sit with a pillow for lower back. I have a pair of blue leather chairs. Thinking of just selling them for $50. 👍
Thanks you so much I just bought a lazyboy maverick and when I would go to recline I'd be almost upside down lol. Far enough back where my glasses would be behind the chair on the floor if I fell asleep.
My recliner doesn’t have the thumb screws. Is there another way I can try fixing it since my recliner back wont stay reclined until full pressure is given?
@glennmichaels7816 - On electric recliners the back tilt is controlled by an actuator via the hand control or activation buttons. So there is no need for any tension adjustment on those units.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thanks for the reply, chair is less than 2 years old, but now sitting in it without reclining it, the top or backpiece tilts back bout 30%. Unless we plan on reclining in it, it is no longer comfortable to sit in. I'm fairly positive nothing bent, but dont know what caused this or how to correct it.
@@glennmichaels7816 - Have an experienced repair tech check it out. It could be a problem with where the back attaches to the chair, or perhaps something else.
@violet dickenson - Only if those springs are broken or unhooked. Watch this video to learn more about seat support ---> www.reclinerrepairguy.com/general_repairs.htm#sittinglow
So when I push the back of my recliner back it pushes back forward again on me unless I keep pressure on it. Will it help for me to loosen it? I worry that it won't want to come back forward if I do.
@Live&LetDie - Yes. The adjustment is simple and can be undone if you don't like the results. Just take note of how much you loosen each thumbscrew on each side. I.E. - a 3/4-of-a turn or whatever (small increments are best, track each one). If you don't like the results, turn the screws back to their original tension. If you are not able to dial-in the correct tension and have the back work properly (won't come back up, etc.), there is a problem with the Seat Swings (parts that control the back tilt), or the chair does not fit you properly. For proper fit, see this video ----> th-cam.com/video/FgegZ9qiuC4/w-d-xo.html
I have a large La-Z-Boy recliner about 15 years old which is in very good shape. But I do not see any thumb screws on this chair for this adjustment. Has this feature been added in recent years?
@MrMusiclover41 - The feature has been common to La-z-boy manual recliners for many years. But I don't believe it's used on hi-leg recliners. There may also be some wall-saver units where it's not available as well. And of course the power recliners don't have it, since the back tilt is electrically controlled.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 My present recliner is not a high-leg model, nor is it a power recliner. It is a rocker-recliner, and not a wall-saver model. I looked again and still see no thumb screws for adjustment. This chair is fairly large and was not one of the "economy" models. This model is no longer made, apparently. Since I have COPD and sleep in my recliner, this is pretty important to me. I have ordered a new Randell Rocking Recliner which is not a power recliner, specifically for sleeping. The Randell is larger than what I would require for just sitting, since I intend to use it for sleeping. I can take a photo of the bottom of my old recliner for you, if that would help. Thanks for any help.
interesting video, but i'm still having problems with the back tension. i've followed your instructions about adjusting both "thumb screws" the same amount (and doing so, with small, equal adjustments as i've learned from watching other videos). unfortunately, when the foot rest is extended, and the back is in the upright, "TV position", the chair sometimes maintains that setting, but more often than not, it will slowly move back into a gradual fully reclined position. i find myself constantly having to move in the chair to force the back into either its upright "TV position" or into a slightly reclined position. following your suggestion with the "thumb screws", the chair still eventually falls back and now the "thumb screws" are as tight as i can get them (which indicates to me that something else is the problem). do you have any suggestions as to what i can do?
@ee - If the chair itself is upright, the tension screws should work normally. However, if the entire chair is pitched back too far, that would put extra weight against the back and make it harder or impossible for it to stay upright. See 'The Recliner Tip-Over Problem' to learn more about chairs that pitch back too far. th-cam.com/video/afdeV9S4zwc/w-d-xo.html
Beanflip - There is a small pitch adjustment that can be made, but most people will not notice the difference... it's that small. You can learn how to adjust it here ---> th-cam.com/video/syEFBysw8Ic/w-d-xo.html
My chair had a spring that locked the foot rest down. That spring broke so my footrest won’t lock down. Can I get you or someone to get a spring & put it on. I’m a widow & live alone have no idea how to fix it if I had the spring.
@Doris Qualls - If you happen to live in or near Mansfield, Ohio, email your address to me at pete@reclinerrepairguy.com If you don't, see these tips for locating someone in your area --www.reclinerrepairguy.com/locate.htm
I have adjusted the wing nuts on my lazyboy as tight as they will go, and the chair still slowly tilts back when I'm using it. Kind of frustrating. I'm tall (6 ft. 5 in.), though not overweight for my height.
@Solar Bozo - Barring any mechanical (or frame) problems, you may not have the right body-type for the chair you're using. Learn more about that here -----> www.reclinerrepairguy.com/advice_tips.htm#tipover
I have a lazyboy recliner that seems to be tilted back, my feet are off the floor by about 6" and I am medium height - this is a Morrison. Also when I have it in recline position, it rachets into a place but then sort of rocks when I move at all, then if I go another notch back it wil click into place, then do the same thing after a minute. We adjusted the tension on the back, that didn't seem to fix the problem. Any idea what this could be? Have watched several videos. The chair is two years old and I got it second hand.
@Annie Bee - If your ratcheting recline is not working properly, it's likely due to a repair issue. There may also be a repair issue that's causing the chair to lean back farther than normal. Have a repair tech check those out for you. On the other hand, some chairs have a more relaxed geometry. Those backs are not as upright as other recliners. To learn more, see the video 'Recliner Geometry & Pitch' on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website.
My tension for that part is fine. How do u change the tension for the ratcheting reclining positions? Mine clicks back to a new position with just the slightest movement.
@Infamous Truth - The Ratcheting Recline feature is designed to engage when the footrest is extended to keep the chair from rocking. There is no adjustment, it just engages. If the chair then pitches back too far on its own, this is a separate issue that often has to do with weight distribution in the chair. Learn more by watching this video. www.reclinerrepairguy.com/advice_tips.htm#tipover
Hello. We just bought a used glider recliner sofa. When moving it it locked or something because know it won’t recline or glide. Can you help me please
I just picked up a vintage lazy boy, and the back won't recline at all. I just tried loosening the wingnuts, but it still won't recline. Is there another adjustment im missing?
@jenniferhakes1122 - It's possible that the pivot points on the Seat Swings (the part with the thumbscrew) have seized up. You can try removing them to make sure they are working properly. If not, you can lube them while you have them off the chair. See this video for more -------> th-cam.com/video/jzN1x5jZ-gA/w-d-xo.html
I have an older Lane recliner, where recline and footrest are connected...but the recline has a definite "stop" position, but it's not as reclined back/flat as I would like. How would I adjust that or know if it even can be adjusted? It has a round disc bottom on floor...
@markjroberts43 - How far a recliner opens up or tilts back is pre-determined by the mechanism design & is not typically adjustable. However, if the chair had reclined further back in the past, this may indicate a repair is needed to restore the full range of motion.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 When looking to purchase a new recliner, what is the term for the kind of recliner that has separate footrest action (so you can sit *upright* with footrest up) and then will also recline to a very far back- almost flat- position, so you can sleep in the recliner? This Lane mentioned above is no where close to flat for sleeping...thanks so much for your vids! Rsvp.
@@markjroberts43 - I believe most recliners today are made to achieve the "TV position." I.E. - Footrest open & back in the upright position. Whether or not they will lay almost flat when reclined is something you'll likely have to inquire about.
New Lazy Boy. Ratchet mechanism works, but too loose. I saw how to replace ratchet, but can it be tightened? The chair back is tight enough thanks to you. What does anyone suggest for tightening the ratchet mechanism?
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thanks for your reply. It is a new chair, but I'd like to fix it myself rather than have more strangers in the house. I watched the video about ratcheting & it looks doable. However, it does seem that the mechanism itself has to be removed & replaced (no adjustment there). So, then I watched how to adjust the pitch. When I sit with the chair in an upright position with the foot rest closed, my feet are shy 3 or 4 inches from touching the floor, same as the lady in the video. So, I'm wondering if I adjust the pitch, will it then balance differently on the ratcheting mechanism & not tilt back so easily?
@Ellen - It is unlikely that there is a problem with the Ratcheting Mechanism on a new chair. However, your feet not reaching the floor is a problem. The chair does not fit you properly. To learn more, see ---> www.reclinerrepairguy.com/advice_tips.htm#buyright Adjusting the pitch will not resolve this issue. You need to report this problem to the dealer (retailer). If you don't want people in your home, return the chair yourself. BUT FIRST! -- call them to report these issues so they can work with you to resolve them.
Question I have four electric lazy boy recliners with the cup consoles in-between I sure wish there were a way to make mine sit up straighter I always feel like im laid back . is there a way to make it sit more upright?
@Sharon Sharon Sharon - I'm afraid not. UNLESS, they sat more upright when you first purchased them. That would indicate they have developed a problem. But if they've always been that way, that's how they are designed. That's why it's so important to try out a number of makes and styles before purchasing, to find the one that works best for you. About the only thing you can do now, is to use a back cushion to sit more upright. I should also mention that if this was a recent purchase, and the furniture still has full warranty protection, you can try reporting the problem to the seller to see if they'll work with you to resolve the problem.
Nope. On my 1972 vintage La-z-boy the back just falls (flat back) when I get out of the chair. This has only been happening for the past year. I have both wing nuts as tight as I can get them. There are no threads left to take up. There must be a different adjustment that I just can't find. Could you direct me to the solution?
@Goodsnout - You don't want to tighten the wing nut completely unless you don't want the back to tilt at all. Obviously something is broken on your chair -- quite possibly the Seat Swings. Have a local repair tech check it out.
So what's the next step after both wing nuts are completely tightened with the tension springs fully compressed BUT the tension is still way too loose?
@Goodsnout - The tension adjustment is for the back tilt only. It does not control how far the entire chair can pitch back. That's controlled by the Rocker Springs & the design of the chair. To learn more, see Recliner Geometry & Pitch ---> th-cam.com/video/xxZ8Heyz2x8/w-d-xo.html And the Recliner Tip-Over Problem -----> th-cam.com/video/afdeV9S4zwc/w-d-xo.html
Bottom of mine have large round wood piece the chair rotates on and no adjusters are visible from the sides. And surely the factory doesn't expect us to pull that plate off, if adjustments exist under it. (The factory's instructions have no photos and don't cover this problem either. And are in micro-print!)
Rand H - Yes, a swivel base would make them more difficult to see. If they are present on your chair, they will be attached along the side rails of the seat frame, toward the rear of the seat. Look for the thumb screws shown in the video. You may have to look from the front or back.
Hi Recliner Repair Guy, When sitting in my La-Z-Boy and I try to push it back without raising the footrest it is very difficult to do. I loosened the two wing nuts as you show in your video but that doesn't seem to help. We bought two recliners at the same time and one is a lot easier than the other when pushing back. Any ideas? Thanks!
Wornslick - 3 possibilities come to mind: 1) If the chair has been in a high humidity environment, the Seat Swings can actually seize or freeze-up at their pivot points. When that happens, the tension adjustment won't loosen things up. 2) One or both Seat Swings may be bent or damaged in a way that causes it to hang up or get stuck. 3) If your recliner is a wall saver, the Bearing Link Subs (rollers) along the bottom of the chair also have to move freely for the back tilt to function properly.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thanks, great video, explains how the seat swing works and how to remove it. I just got done looking at my chair and the seat swings do not look bent although I did not take them out. The chair is brand new. Is it possible that it just needs to be "used" more to get it broke in? Also, could I put a little oil or grease on the seat swing where it moves, at the end of the slotted piece where it "swings"?
@@wornslick - If your chair is brand new, it should still have full warranty coverage. Contact your dealer (retailer where you purchased the chair) to report the problem.
emt5508 - This is not normal and suggests there is a problem with the chair. I recommend you have it checked out by a repair tech. If it's less than a year old, it should still be covered by warranty. Contact the retailer where you purchased the chair. If it's more than a year old, they can still check it out, but there may be a charge (service call, etc.) to do so.
This happened to my husband, too, while he was sleeping, 4 weeks after a multi-level fusion!! We were told La-z-boy recliners DO NOT tilt over. Well, that's BS
Sincerely, thank you. Straight forward video that helped alot My lazy boy would sloooooowly reclining as i sat in it... it almost got the heave-ho Lol Thanks again
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.
@cajun1683 - You should not tighten the wing nuts completely. This doesn't allow the back to move independently. And that's likely why the chair back is not returning to the upright position. If you have a Rocker/Recliner and you feel the entire chair tilting back too far or too easily, that's a different issue. The wing nuts have nothing to do with that. See 'Recliner Geometry & Pitch' th-cam.com/users/results?search_query=recliner+geometry and 'The Recliner Tipover Problem' th-cam.com/video/afdeV9S4zwc/w-d-xo.html to learn more.
I found a broken plastic washers on the floor, I do not know where they came from. Is there a spring involved in the back tilt positioning? I noticed that frame slides forward as the back moves towards the upright position, is there a spring assist that helps move the frame? @@reclinerrepairguy4155
I would say to easily, when I return to upright position the back remains at a reclined position not fully but not straight upright . the chair is 4 years old. Thanks for your help. I still don't know where the broken fiber washer came from. I have fully tighten the wing nut then back off 1 turn.@@reclinerrepairguy4155
How tall are you? I was looking at getting this model (Crandell) but am 6'6". My current la z boy is too short for me but seems smaller than this model. Thanks.
David Brawn - The chair shown in the video is not a new chair. So it's entirely possible that if this style is still being made, it may not be exactly the same. It is, however, what I would call a "Big Man" recliner as it has a wide seat and back and a fairly tall back. (I'm 6' 1") Always try out any recliner yourself before you buy for proper fit and function.
My man. You came in clutch. I thought i was going crazy with how sensitive the chair was.
Thank you! Had my chair since 1998 and love it, this 30 second adjustment stopped it from leaning back too far when not wanted!
@Steve Runnalls -You're welcome - good job!
Thanks for a crisp, clear explanation with no wasted time!
@fjrodrick - You're welcome!
We have been to a La-z-boy showroom a handful of times looking for recliners and no one has ever told us about this feature. Thanks for the video!
@PS Mauney - You're welcome!
Once again, THANK YOU! I thought my recliner was just worn out (manufactured in 1990), but the thumb screw (it just has one) did the trick!
@judi stevenson - You're welcome!
Thank you for fixing our new chairs. I just knew there would be a good TH-cam video out there to explain this, and you explained it well. Simple and to the point. Easy to fix.
your video saved the day!!!! Just bought a new recliner today that we loved...but every time I sat back the chair would recline little by little. Super frustrated after spending $1000....Googled my problem and your video was the answer on how to adjust the back tension! Kudos!!!!
todd aultman -- I'm glad it helped you out! But keep in mind that unless you purchased your recliner "as-is" with no warranty, you should have full warranty coverage for 1 year. So, if you have any problems with your chair during that time, you can contact the seller to have them take care of it, whether it be a simple adjustment, a defect, or a necessary repair. ;)
You are my hero!! I just spent a lot of money on a new La Z Boy, and the back was moving too freely backwards. I didn't know there was a tension adjustment. Thank you!
@Craig M - You're welcome!
So THAT'S what those tensioners are for! I bought a swivel glider from La-Z-Boy and nobody explained to me how there are two separate actions with the foot rest and back tilt. I sort of knew that I could push back on the back and move it but I didn't know it was intentional.
Thank you for a very informative video.
@kfdaddy - You're welcome!
I was thinking of looking for a new chair because i didnt know the tension was adjustable. Now im good thanks!
@ldx1793 - You're welcome!
I wonder how many people got rid of their chairs due to this? Thanks for the save and a very well put together video!!
@Eff Ell - You're welcome!
My dad just bought a La-Z-Boy rocker recliner last night. He is blaming me for putting the back section on wrong when I had to unload it from his truck as the reason the back would not go back after ratcheting. I figured it had to do with something else entirely.
I thought the chair was worn out but thanks to your instructions I adjusted it quickly and easily. Now it's working perfectly. Thank you!
@TotalWaveFitness - You're welcome!
Thank you SO MUCH! Finding this video was a last ditch effort- I thought the chair was done!! Really appreciate that you made this video!!
@icarus5605 - You're welcome!
I watched about 2 hours of Lazy Boy Recliner Repair videos, and your stuff really stood out to me. This video in specific saved me: I was able to figure out that this was the problem, and I was able to follow these instructions. Otherwise, I might have had to spend money I'd rather not. Thank you very much!
Anton Dovydaitis - You're welcome!
You solved a problem I've had with my chair (LAZY BOY) for 6 mos. You ROCK. THANK YOU.
Eric Sequin - You're welcome!
Straight to the point, easy to follow, good enthusiasm. Thanks for your content!
@Justin Duff - You're welcome!
@@reclinerrepairguy4155thank you
My brand new La-Z-Boy was just delivered, and this fixed the only issue. Thanks!
Recliner repair Man, La-Z-Boy my all time favorite recliner! They truly are the best in quality!
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Wow! Thank you so much! I was very disappointed and thought I'd have to get rid of my Lazyboy before I saw your video. You explain it prrfectly. I have a swivel/rocker type and was able to just tilt my lazyboy forward... easily found the turn screws by feeling for it, and easily fixed it! The left screw was slightly loose, and the right screw was very loose. Works great now! Many many thanks!!
@Patti O - You're welcome!
Thank you for such a helpful, straightforward, well-explained video!
@JakeTheCellist - You're welcome!
You just helped me buy an amazing recliner and fix the one part that was not perfect. Now it’s all perfect
@RoadDeer - Good job!
Learn something new everyday. Never Knew This About Recliners. Thanks!
@braedenbrown6691 - You're welcome!
Thank you! Just received mine and could not remember how to get the back to go down. Excellent explanation. ❤️
Thanks & you're welcome!
just bought my recliner and it wouldn't stay upright. your the man
This man just saved my life thank you
Thank you for this video! Doing some repairs during the quarantine and now my favourite chair can get some use again! Cheers.
@Nebby Johnson - You're welcome!
I just bought (coming soon) thee Jay “Java” Wall recliner! $850 tax and all from official store! I’m in for 20yrs of chilling lmao!
Love Black Friday! Shit was over a grand months/year ago!
Thank you for this. My chair is so much more comfortable now
@Wandsie - You're welcome!
For 2-3y I have put up with my LB sliding forward, assuming this was my lot in life. Amazing! Thank you!
@MrGoatWalker - You''re welcome!
Thanks, exactly what I wanted to know. The default tension was perfect for me, but when my cats decide to nap behind my head, the extra weight was causing unwanted reclining way too easily.
Perfect, that's exactly what I needed to know and you explained it and just the right detail. Two thumbs up.
Thanks for this video. I just bought a La-Z-Boy recliner and this was very helpful.
@Tim Wood - You're welcome!
Excellent and simple suggestion for my brand new lazy boy swivel that I had begun to dislike because the lean back tension was non-existent
My wife was laughing at me bc she was like no wonder it was only 50 bucks on Facebook marketplace. Then I said you tube my can help. This video was the first to come up I tightened the screws now I’m not sliding back. Who is laughing now sweet wife of mine?
Great video Sir. You help me adjust my lazy boy in seconds
Solid instruction. You have a gift. Thank you.
@Arthur Garza - You're welcome!
Boy, am I glad I came across you. I have, I believe, the exact same model as this chair. My mother and I both have one. Her is silent when rocking. Mine clangs and ahifta sideways a lot. I can't figure out what is wrong with mine. Maybe you can tell me. It's so obnoxious. Even teying to get up from the chair makes the worst kins of clanging like metal on metal, but something shifts. If my mother is next to me, she always comments how she hates the chair. Me too 😅
@CozetM - Step 1 is to check the rocking parts: Rocker Blocks, Rocker Springs, etc. to make sure nothing is loose or broken. The bad news is that even if everything is in good condition, rocker recliners are prone to making noise. The wax that La-z-boy uses on the Rocker Blocks can cause side-to-side movement. That's the "shift" you're referring to that can also generate noises.
Do you have a suggestion when the handle bar/footrest is extremely stiff. It is very hard to open and close. Got it at a thrift store and it's like brand new. I thought it was doing it at store because there was a couch behind it, but got home and after having to get up several times in a row, I almost had pulled my right side muscles in the efforts of it.
I think this is why it was donated and why it hadn't been bought. Super comfy other than that
@glorygracek.1841 - The reclining mechanism (or where the handle attaches) may have been damaged at some point. Have an experienced repair tech check it out to assess what needs to be done to repair it.
Great video thank you. Is there a way to adjust the ratcheting mechanism? When I sit in it and scoot back it starts ratcheting back too easily. Thanks in advance!
@Matt N - That has more to do with the geometry & pitch of your chair. If it pitches back easily, it will engage the ratcheting recline parts right away.
Check out these videos to learn more: 'Recliner Geometry & Pitch,' 'The Recliner Tipover Problem,' 'Adjusting La-z-boy Rocker/Recliner Pitch.' That last one is only available on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website at this time.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 thank you!
Thanks! Mine was too loose at first and would slide all the way back always. Now it is just right.
Bradley Smith - You are welcome!
Ive just bought one of this chairs but when i sit on it, i feel that the chair is going too forward, is there an adjustment for this? I rather that it goes backwards instead of me facing the floor lol
Same issue here. It tips forward. The floor model in the store didn’t do it, but ours does. It is not comfortable to sit in when it feels like I’m sitting straight up/being pushed forward.
My 2 chairs both does this. I'll check out what he showed, and if I can't figure it out, I'm taking to a chair fixer guy.
I think our new ones felt like this but after trying the leg rest and pushing back I felt like I fit into it more.
Thanks for the video! Now I have exact tension I’ve always wanted.
@James Ahn - You're welcome - good job!
Hi, I have a Lazy Boy recliner and when I want to sit back further the lock does not catch and slips back to the original position. Is this fixable? I live in a remote location about 35 miles from a store that sells Lazy Boy chairs as well as other brands but I’ve always loved the Lazy Boy brand. I was told it would cost me $100. for a repair man to come out plus labor charges. I’m 81 and don’t own a truck to take it in so any advice that could help me fix it will be much appreciated. Thank you.
@patriotgrammy8632 - If when the footrest is open the chair does not stay reclined or pitched back, that is likely an issue with the Ratcheting Recline. See this video to learn more ------> th-cam.com/video/d8Bk2j4dc-k/w-d-xo.html
Another repair option is to find a friend, neighbor or family member who can help you take the chair in for repair to avoid the $100 service call fee.
Hello I have a recliner LazyBoy) and the piece you were holding in your hand and showing how to tighten the tension. Well, the silver part on mine is broken on both sides. Do you have a part number for that and most important do you have a video on how to replace them? Thanks for making these videos, they are great.
@Gord Stewart - No part #, but the part name is Seat Swing Subassembly. Be sure to replace them as a set (both sides).
Check out the video called, 'Seat Swing Replacement' on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 thank you so much for the info. I will take a look at that video.
hi, I quite like this model shown.. and the colour too. Could you tell me which model this is?
lidiya v - The recliners used in my videos are typically a few years old (or older). To learn more about what fabrics, colors & styles are available today, contact a La-z-boy dealer (retailer) or visit the manufacturer website.
Keep in mind that you can also custom order fabrics in the event that your local dealer doesn't have a fabric or color that you like in stock.
I couldn’t get the wing nuts tight enough. I put 2 more 1/4 bolts with wide washers using wing nuts . To adjust tilt for back
Hi, I live in Ohio and have a late 60's extra tall rocker recliner. I picked up the chair for one of my brother's who underwent a quadruple bypass and then was diagnosed with multiple myeloma last fall. We have had two of these extra tall rocker recliners in our family since the early 70's. I had it reupholstered and gave it to him, but it leans or sits back too far and there is a spring missing underneath the chair.
I do have a same period parts chair, but was curious if you are located in Ohio, could I bring the chair to you to get checked out??
Please let me know.
Thank you.
I have mine as tight as they'll go and the backrest still goes back too easily when I don't want it to. I'm beginning to wonder if the previous owner oiled it or something. Can I replace the tensioner parts?
@jamienoel - When the tensioners are fully tightened, the back should no longer tilt back. If it does, that suggests that something may be broken.
Yes, you can replace the Seat Swings that control the back tilt ------> th-cam.com/video/jzN1x5jZ-gA/w-d-xo.html
Can you recommend a way to lock out the tilt back tension so it is fixed in the upright position? I was thinking adding an additional bolt/nut/washers to each side in the channel so it can't slide. My disabled son just wants to rock in the upright position.
@Fata Morgana - You can tighten the wing nuts completely. Just keep in mind that if someone else tries to recline and attempts to force the back to recline, damage may occur.
Thank you very much! Fixed the problem I was having with mine, great video!
@AlexElway - You're welcome!
Thank you I’ll give this a try! I love you youtube! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks! It feels like a new chair
@eastendmafia1773 - You're welcome -- good job!
My lazy boy is totally different underneath. I have mainly metal arms going everywhere and there is t a tension adjustment screw anywhere which sucks because I can’t adjust the back of my chair from being so loose and not staying in recline position
How do I fix the pitch on my layzboy recliner?
It sits to high and my feet don’t touch the floor! Please help !
Would you do a video on it please?
I have yet to find one on how to adjust the pitch in a 2021 layzboy!
Thanks so much!!
@Elizabeth L Henderson -- The video, 'Adjusting La-z-boy Rocker/Recliner Pitch' can be found on my website at ReclinerRepairGuy.com. The adjustment is minimal and will not be noticed by most people.
If your feet reached the floor when the chair was new, your lower back padding has broken-in (started to compress), and you are sitting farther back in the seat, thereby lifting your feet off the floor.
If your feet did not reach the floor when the chair was new, you bought a chair that does not fit you properly. See my video, 'How to Buy the Right Recliner' for more on that subject.
hello sir .. thank you for your videos .. I have an issue with my recliner .. when I pull the handle and the foot rest is up .. the chair will lean back when I push it gently and I hear clicks ..what is the solution?
That's supposed to happen
honestly I wanted to get rid of my new chair because the back moved too freely, thanks for this video!
@Brent Jensen - You're welcome!
We just purchased a lazy boy reclining sofa, manual operation. When I am sitting in the reclined position, I have difficulty putting the foot rest down and getting back out of the reclined position. I was told there are adjustments under the seat of the sofa toward the foot rest. How is this done?
Deb Scheuerlein - There is a tension adjustment (see video where you posted your comment). I believe on sofas this adjustment may be located toward the front of the seat, rather than toward the back, as in the video.
Try using the adjustment, but if it doesn't solve your problem, contact the retailer where you purchased your furniture to report the issue.
Thanks. I'll try this. Otherwise, I might get rid of my 2 chairs. I get a sore back and neck. It's as if the back tilts forward slightly. My son has a 3rd chair in his room and it doesn't do this. His is actually comfortable.
@MikiDoodleMom - If you're getting a sore back or neck, the chair may not fit you properly. See this video to learn more --> th-cam.com/video/FgegZ9qiuC4/w-d-xo.html
Or, the back padding may need to be restuffed. It's common with recliner back padding to compress in the lumbar & middle-back areas first. This can result in the headrest section pushing the head forward (neck pain). And the remainder of your back not being properly supported (back pain).
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 thank you. I did suspect a padding issue. I do sit with a pillow for lower back. I have a pair of blue leather chairs. Thinking of just selling them for $50. 👍
Thank you so much for this video. It really helped.
@Sam Arittan - You're welcome!
Thanks you so much I just bought a lazyboy maverick and when I would go to recline I'd be almost upside down lol. Far enough back where my glasses would be behind the chair on the floor if I fell asleep.
Nice! Easy-peasy! Thank you!
@Wes Freas - You're welcome!
Just brought a new La-Z-Boy home today I did not know that thank you so much
Another useful & informative video. Thanks.
Malcolm Geffon - Thanks! - I'm glad you found it useful.
My recliner doesn’t have the thumb screws. Is there another way I can try fixing it since my recliner back wont stay reclined until full pressure is given?
@Ln Nicole - If it's a La-z-boy, the thumbscrews are the only adjustment for back tilt tension.
The electric lazy boy recliners do not look to have this screw, is there a way to adjust those? or more details needed?
@glennmichaels7816 - On electric recliners the back tilt is controlled by an actuator via the hand control or activation buttons. So there is no need for any tension adjustment on those units.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thanks for the reply, chair is less than 2 years old, but now sitting in it without reclining it, the top or backpiece tilts back bout 30%. Unless we plan on reclining in it, it is no longer comfortable to sit in. I'm fairly positive nothing bent, but dont know what caused this or how to correct it.
@@glennmichaels7816 - Have an experienced repair tech check it out. It could be a problem with where the back attaches to the chair, or perhaps something else.
Would changing the springs on the end of the Z springs, where they hook onto the frame, help with support on an 20+yr old lazyboy.
@violet dickenson - Only if those springs are broken or unhooked. Watch this video to learn more about seat support ---> www.reclinerrepairguy.com/general_repairs.htm#sittinglow
Amazing. Just what I needed to know! Thabks
Hi Repair Guy, my La-Z-Boy reclined all the way back and it won’t go back up. Do you know how to fix this?
So when I push the back of my recliner back it pushes back forward again on me unless I keep pressure on it. Will it help for me to loosen it? I worry that it won't want to come back forward if I do.
@Live&LetDie - Yes. The adjustment is simple and can be undone if you don't like the results. Just take note of how much you loosen each thumbscrew on each side. I.E. - a 3/4-of-a turn or whatever (small increments are best, track each one). If you don't like the results, turn the screws back to their original tension.
If you are not able to dial-in the correct tension and have the back work properly (won't come back up, etc.), there is a problem with the Seat Swings (parts that control the back tilt), or the chair does not fit you properly. For proper fit, see this video ----> th-cam.com/video/FgegZ9qiuC4/w-d-xo.html
I have a large La-Z-Boy recliner about 15 years old which is in very good shape. But I do not see any thumb screws on this chair for this adjustment. Has this feature been added in recent years?
@MrMusiclover41 - The feature has been common to La-z-boy manual recliners for many years. But I don't believe it's used on hi-leg recliners. There may also be some wall-saver units where it's not available as well.
And of course the power recliners don't have it, since the back tilt is electrically controlled.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 My present recliner is not a high-leg model, nor is it a power recliner. It is a rocker-recliner, and not a wall-saver model. I looked again and still see no thumb screws for adjustment. This chair is fairly large and was not one of the "economy" models. This model is no longer made, apparently. Since I have COPD and sleep in my recliner, this is pretty important to me. I have ordered a new Randell Rocking Recliner which is not a power recliner, specifically for sleeping. The Randell is larger than what I would require for just sitting, since I intend to use it for sleeping. I can take a photo of the bottom of my old recliner for you, if that would help. Thanks for any help.
@@@mrmusiclover4178 - Ok, if no adjustment is present for the back tilt, then obviously none can be made on that chair.
interesting video, but i'm still having problems with the back tension. i've followed your instructions about adjusting both "thumb screws" the same amount (and doing so, with small, equal adjustments as i've learned from watching other videos). unfortunately, when the foot rest is extended, and the back is in the upright, "TV position", the chair sometimes maintains that setting, but more often than not, it will slowly move back into a gradual fully reclined position. i find myself constantly having to move in the chair to force the back into either its upright "TV position" or into a slightly reclined position. following your suggestion with the "thumb screws", the chair still eventually falls back and now the "thumb screws" are as tight as i can get them (which indicates to me that something else is the problem). do you have any suggestions as to what i can do?
@ee - If the chair itself is upright, the tension screws should work normally. However, if the entire chair is pitched back too far, that would put extra weight against the back and make it harder or impossible for it to stay upright. See 'The Recliner Tip-Over Problem' to learn more about chairs that pitch back too far.
th-cam.com/video/afdeV9S4zwc/w-d-xo.html
I believe my chair is like this one. How can the pitch be adjusted?
Beanflip - There is a small pitch adjustment that can be made, but most people will not notice the difference... it's that small. You can learn how to adjust it here ---> th-cam.com/video/syEFBysw8Ic/w-d-xo.html
My chair had a spring that locked the foot rest down. That spring broke so my footrest won’t lock down. Can I get you or someone to get a spring & put it on. I’m a widow & live alone have no idea how to fix it if I had the spring.
@Doris Qualls - If you happen to live in or near Mansfield, Ohio, email your address to me at pete@reclinerrepairguy.com
If you don't, see these tips for locating someone in your area --www.reclinerrepairguy.com/locate.htm
I have adjusted the wing nuts on my lazyboy as tight as they will go, and the chair still slowly tilts back when I'm using it. Kind of frustrating. I'm tall (6 ft. 5 in.), though not overweight for my height.
@Solar Bozo - Barring any mechanical (or frame) problems, you may not have the right body-type for the chair you're using. Learn more about that here -----> www.reclinerrepairguy.com/advice_tips.htm#tipover
I have a lazyboy recliner that seems to be tilted back, my feet are off the floor by about 6" and I am medium height - this is a Morrison. Also when I have it in recline position, it rachets into a place but then sort of rocks when I move at all, then if I go another notch back it wil click into place, then do the same thing after a minute. We adjusted the tension on the back, that didn't seem to fix the problem. Any idea what this could be? Have watched several videos. The chair is two years old and I got it second hand.
@Annie Bee - If your ratcheting recline is not working properly, it's likely due to a repair issue. There may also be a repair issue that's causing the chair to lean back farther than normal. Have a repair tech check those out for you.
On the other hand, some chairs have a more relaxed geometry. Those backs are not as upright as other recliners. To learn more, see the video 'Recliner Geometry & Pitch' on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website.
My tension for that part is fine. How do u change the tension for the ratcheting reclining positions? Mine clicks back to a new position with just the slightest movement.
@Infamous Truth - The Ratcheting Recline feature is designed to engage when the footrest is extended to keep the chair from rocking. There is no adjustment, it just engages.
If the chair then pitches back too far on its own, this is a separate issue that often has to do with weight distribution in the chair. Learn more by watching this video.
www.reclinerrepairguy.com/advice_tips.htm#tipover
Hello. We just bought a used glider recliner sofa. When moving it it locked or something because know it won’t recline or glide. Can you help me please
I just picked up a vintage lazy boy, and the back won't recline at all. I just tried loosening the wingnuts, but it still won't recline. Is there another adjustment im missing?
@jenniferhakes1122 - It's possible that the pivot points on the Seat Swings (the part with the thumbscrew) have seized up. You can try removing them to make sure they are working properly. If not, you can lube them while you have them off the chair. See this video for more -------> th-cam.com/video/jzN1x5jZ-gA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you, quick and easy!
@Govinda Dewdat - You're welcome!
Thanks! Perfect video for what I needed to knowl
@brockjazz8838 - You're welcome!
I have an older Lane recliner, where recline and footrest are connected...but the recline has a definite "stop" position, but it's not as reclined back/flat as I would like. How would I adjust that or know if it even can be adjusted? It has a round disc bottom on floor...
@markjroberts43 - How far a recliner opens up or tilts back is pre-determined by the mechanism design & is not typically adjustable.
However, if the chair had reclined further back in the past, this may indicate a repair is needed to restore the full range of motion.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 When looking to purchase a new recliner, what is the term for the kind of recliner that has separate footrest action (so you can sit *upright* with footrest up) and then will also recline to a very far back- almost flat- position, so you can sleep in the recliner? This Lane mentioned above is no where close to flat for sleeping...thanks so much for your vids! Rsvp.
@@markjroberts43 - I believe most recliners today are made to achieve the "TV position." I.E. - Footrest open & back in the upright position. Whether or not they will lay almost flat when reclined is something you'll likely have to inquire about.
New Lazy Boy. Ratchet mechanism works, but too loose. I saw how to replace ratchet, but can it be tightened? The chair back is tight enough thanks to you. What does anyone suggest for tightening the ratchet mechanism?
@Ellen - If you chair is new, it should have full warranty coverage for 1 year after purchase. Report the problem to your dealer (seller).
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thanks for your reply. It is a new chair, but I'd like to fix it myself rather than have more strangers in the house. I watched the video about ratcheting & it looks doable. However, it does seem that the mechanism itself has to be removed & replaced (no adjustment there). So, then I watched how to adjust the pitch. When I sit with the chair in an upright position with the foot rest closed, my feet are shy 3 or 4 inches from touching the floor, same as the lady in the video. So, I'm wondering if I adjust the pitch, will it then balance differently on the ratcheting mechanism & not tilt back so easily?
@Ellen - It is unlikely that there is a problem with the Ratcheting Mechanism on a new chair. However, your feet not reaching the floor is a problem. The chair does not fit you properly. To learn more, see --->
www.reclinerrepairguy.com/advice_tips.htm#buyright
Adjusting the pitch will not resolve this issue. You need to report this problem to the dealer (retailer). If you don't want people in your home, return the chair yourself. BUT FIRST! -- call them to report these issues so they can work with you to resolve them.
I thought my chair was junk but this fixed it thanks 👍🏻
@John-bu9yz - You're welcome!
Question I have four electric lazy boy recliners with the cup consoles in-between I sure wish there were a way to make mine sit up straighter I always feel like im laid back . is there a way to make it sit more upright?
@Sharon Sharon Sharon - I'm afraid not. UNLESS, they sat more upright when you first purchased them. That would indicate they have developed a problem. But if they've always been that way, that's how they are designed.
That's why it's so important to try out a number of makes and styles before purchasing, to find the one that works best for you. About the only thing you can do now, is to use a back cushion to sit more upright.
I should also mention that if this was a recent purchase, and the furniture still has full warranty protection, you can try reporting the problem to the seller to see if they'll work with you to resolve the problem.
Nope. On my 1972 vintage La-z-boy the back just falls (flat back) when I get out of the chair. This has only been happening for the past year. I have both wing nuts as tight as I can get them. There are no threads left to take up. There must be a different adjustment that I just can't find. Could you direct me to the solution?
@Goodsnout - You don't want to tighten the wing nut completely unless you don't want the back to tilt at all. Obviously something is broken on your chair -- quite possibly the Seat Swings. Have a local repair tech check it out.
So what's the next step after both wing nuts are completely tightened with the tension springs fully compressed BUT the tension is still way too loose?
@Goodsnout - The tension adjustment is for the back tilt only. It does not control how far the entire chair can pitch back. That's controlled by the Rocker Springs & the design of the chair. To learn more, see Recliner Geometry & Pitch ---> th-cam.com/video/xxZ8Heyz2x8/w-d-xo.html And the Recliner Tip-Over Problem -----> th-cam.com/video/afdeV9S4zwc/w-d-xo.html
Great video!
Can you adjust a rocker so your feet touch the ground?
Bottom of mine have large round wood piece the chair rotates on and no adjusters are visible from the sides. And surely the factory doesn't expect us to pull that plate off, if adjustments exist under it. (The factory's instructions have no photos and don't cover this problem either. And are in micro-print!)
Rand H - Yes, a swivel base would make them more difficult to see. If they are present on your chair, they will be attached along the side rails of the seat frame, toward the rear of the seat. Look for the thumb screws shown in the video. You may have to look from the front or back.
Hi Recliner Repair Guy, When sitting in my La-Z-Boy and I try to push it back without raising the footrest it is very difficult to do. I loosened the two wing nuts as you show in your video but that doesn't seem to help. We bought two recliners at the same time and one is a lot easier than the other when pushing back. Any ideas? Thanks!
Wornslick - 3 possibilities come to mind: 1) If the chair has been in a high humidity environment, the Seat Swings can actually seize or freeze-up at their pivot points. When that happens, the tension adjustment won't loosen things up.
2) One or both Seat Swings may be bent or damaged in a way that causes it to hang up or get stuck.
3) If your recliner is a wall saver, the Bearing Link Subs (rollers) along the bottom of the chair also have to move freely for the back tilt to function properly.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thanks, I will check out your videos and see what a "Seat Swing" is and where it is located.
@@wornslick - Here ya go ----> th-cam.com/video/jzN1x5jZ-gA/w-d-xo.html
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thanks, great video, explains how the seat swing works and how to remove it. I just got done looking at my chair and the seat swings do not look bent although I did not take them out. The chair is brand new. Is it possible that it just needs to be "used" more to get it broke in? Also, could I put a little oil or grease on the seat swing where it moves, at the end of the slotted piece where it "swings"?
@@wornslick - If your chair is brand new, it should still have full warranty coverage. Contact your dealer (retailer where you purchased the chair) to report the problem.
How do I adjust mine, when it has a cylindrical bar that goes all the way across with the washers and springs, instead of the wing nuts on each side?
@threelstudios7555 - If the wing nuts are not present, there is no adjustment for the tilt-back tension.
Is there any adjustment on model 295424
I have that same adjustment but mine is broke on both sides is there any advice on how to fix
TreyWK - See this video ---> th-cam.com/video/Pe2pVONsuCs/w-d-xo.html
I just tipped over backward while fully reclined. How do I not do this again?
emt5508 - This is not normal and suggests there is a problem with the chair. I recommend you have it checked out by a repair tech. If it's less than a year old, it should still be covered by warranty. Contact the retailer where you purchased the chair. If it's more than a year old, they can still check it out, but there may be a charge (service call, etc.) to do so.
This happened to my husband, too, while he was sleeping, 4 weeks after a multi-level fusion!! We were told La-z-boy recliners DO NOT tilt over. Well, that's BS
The back of my recliner doesn't sit me up straight. It tilts back too much for comfort . Can anything be done to make it straight up?
Sandi DeGroote - Do you have a La-z-boy rocker-recliner as shown in the video?
Sincerely, thank you. Straight forward video that helped alot
My lazy boy would sloooooowly reclining as i sat in it... it almost got the heave-ho
Lol
Thanks again
@Wil YoungBird - You're welcome!
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.
@cajun1683 - You should not tighten the wing nuts completely. This doesn't allow the back to move independently. And that's likely why the chair back is not returning to the upright position.
If you have a Rocker/Recliner and you feel the entire chair tilting back too far or too easily, that's a different issue. The wing nuts have nothing to do with that. See 'Recliner Geometry & Pitch' th-cam.com/users/results?search_query=recliner+geometry and
'The Recliner Tipover Problem' th-cam.com/video/afdeV9S4zwc/w-d-xo.html to learn more.
I found a broken plastic washers on the floor, I do not know where they came from. Is there a spring involved in the back tilt positioning? I noticed that frame slides forward as the back moves towards the upright position, is there a spring assist that helps move the frame? @@reclinerrepairguy4155
I would say to easily, when I return to upright position the back remains at a reclined position not fully but not straight upright . the chair is 4 years old. Thanks for your help. I still don't know where the broken fiber washer came from. I have fully tighten the wing nut then back off 1 turn.@@reclinerrepairguy4155
Thank you so much!!!
@kenbushnell7230 - You're welcome!
How tall are you? I was looking at getting this model (Crandell) but am 6'6". My current la z boy is too short for me but seems smaller than this model. Thanks.
David Brawn - The chair shown in the video is not a new chair. So it's entirely possible that if this style is still being made, it may not be exactly the same. It is, however, what I would call a "Big Man" recliner as it has a wide seat and back and a fairly tall back. (I'm 6' 1")
Always try out any recliner yourself before you buy for proper fit and function.
Great video, thank you
@MrSuperMario34 - You're welcome!
Very helpful thank you so much
@Tami Critchlow - You're welcome!