If you have been looking to buy a recliner, you may have come across the two types; Power and Manual. It is important to know the differences between power recliners and manual recliners to decide which one is best suited for your home.
1) Price
The first big difference that will definitely influence the recliner you choose, is the price. The prices of power recliners are notably larger than the manual recliners as they cost more to produce due to the added electrical functions.
2) Positions
A factor that is considered one of the best parts of a power recliner is the huge variety of different positions for your chair and footrest. Because power recliners use electric handsets to alter the positions and settings, you can release the button to raise or lower the seat or footrest to exactly where you find most comfortable.
On the other hand, manual recliners may only have one set reclined position or a limited number of options.
3) Ease of use
Many people prefer powered recliners due to how easy they are to use. Just press a button and you smoothly change position to exactly where you feel most comfortable. This is particularly important if you have any kind of strength or mobility issues.
On the other hand, for someone with cognitive challenges, a power handset may be difficult to work out and use effectively. In those cases, a manual recliner could be a better option.
4) Power source
The power source for the power recliner may limit where you can actually place your chair, as it would need to constantly connect to a plug. However, there are battery power packs available to take care of that and any unsightly cables.
Manual recliners are more flexible in this case, with no power source needed at all, making more option of where you might put it.
5) Weight of the recliner
This is important if you’re planning to move your recliner around. The power recliner is much heavier in comparison to the manual recliner, because of to the big motors and parts of the electrical systems sitting inside.
6) Extra options
If you are wanting to get extra features like massage or heating, you should get a power recliner since these features need to be powered by electricity. There are options for powered massage and/or heating cushions and mats that can be placed on manual recliners but you would have to check their quality and performance.
7) Lifespan and maintenance
While the manual recliner is easier to maintain due to lack of complicated parts like electrical systems, it seems that power recliners have a longer lifespan. This is because of their smoother movements compared to the manual recliner, which is controlled by your own body rather than electrics.
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We hope this information helps make your choice a bit easier. Please take a moment to check our online recliner parts shop. We offer a large range of replacement parts and shipping all over Australia.
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