How to Stop a Recliner From Squeaking

Recliners are built using both wood and metal. The reclining action of the chair operates as the hinges and springs of the framework extend and retract. As the chair is used, these hinges and springs will wear away the factory-applied lubricants. Excessive wear and the loosening of nuts and bolts can cause a recliner to squeak. Keeping the nuts and bolts tight and the hinges and springs lubricated will stop the squeaks and prolong the life of the recliner's framework.

Crescent wrenches
Antiseize lubricant spray
Rag

Instructions

- 1
  Sit in the recliner. Lean backward to recline the backrest. Pull the handle or push the button that flips the foot rest up.
- 2
  Roll the recliner over so the underside is facing upward. Remove all covers that hide the framework, according to your recliner's instruction manual.
- 3
  Tighten all loose bolts and nuts that hold the framework together, using a pair of crescent wrenches.
- 4
  Spray all of the springs, hinges, nuts, bolts and pivoting hardware with an antiseize lubricant. Wipe off the excess lubricant with a rag to keep it from dripping on the underside of the chair.
- 5
  Roll the chair upright. Sit down in the chair, and then incline and recline the backrest several times until the squeaking stops. Close and open the footrest several times until the squeaking stops. If the squeaking persists, flip the chair over and retighten and lubricate the hardware again.

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