What To Know When Buying an Electric Recliner Chair

Not all recliners include the Lift or Standing position feature, but it’s worth having if standing up from a sitting position is difficult.

Speed

The speed at which a chair moves through each position is worth considering as all recliners do vary.

Some chairs may have a recline that is far too slow and likely to irritate you over time. Other chairs however may be too fast moving into a standing lift position – your safety should be your prime concern.

The Remote

Electric recliners will come equipped with a remote control. The layout should be simple with buttons that are light to touch and can control all positions the chair has to offer.

Backup Batteries

In the unlikely event of a power outage, most electric recliners will have backup batteries that allow the chair to move into a safe sitting position. Models like Topform’s Ashley series use 2 x 9V batteries to give you 1-2 emergency uses. It’s a good idea to replace these batteries annually and a good tip is to do this at the same time you’d normally replace the batteries in your smoke detector.

Material & Colours

Most brands give you a huge range of fabrics and colours to choose from. This is great news if you’d like your recliner to fit in with the rest of the furniture in your living space.

Some manufacturers will even go as far as letting you use your own custom colour for the fabric, leather or vinyl.

The popular materials are fabric and leather however it comes entirely down to personal taste. If you’re not sure it may be a good idea to try a few out before making your decision.

Fabrics

Leathers

Vinyl is another material used and a great choice for added surface protection. Ideal for incontinent users, liquid spillages can be quickly wiped clean with no fuss, providing a chair that’s ready to use again in seconds.

Conclusion

Australian owned manufacturers who have a good reputation when it comes to their furniture are worth noting. Many are family owned and have been around for generations, still producing high-quality chairs from Australian sourced materials – Garstone and Topform are good examples.

Reading product and customer reviews can go a long way to help make a decision about which recliner is worth buying. That being said, what you need out of a recliner may be different to the needs of somebody else.

Every recliner will vary between levels of comfort and the ease of operation. Apart from what’s mentioned above, the best way to truly know is to sit in one and try it out for yourself.

If you’d like further information, please call us on (03) 9568 8383 or view our recliner chairs.