Electric Recliner Sofas Buying Guide: What to Look for Before You Order

An electric recliner sofa can make every evening more comfortable, but only if the details are right before you order. This buying guide sets out what to check, starting with whether power is right for you compared with a manual recliner. We explain the main mechanisms, including standard recline, wall hugging designs that need very little space behind them and independent footrest and back movement. We then look at deciding which seats need power, the controls and extras worth having, such as power headrests, lumbar support and memory buttons, and how to plan sockets, cables and battery options, including what happens in a power cut. Seat height, depth and footrest length are covered in detail so the sofa fits everyone who uses it. Finally, we compare leather and fabric for moving seats, plan the space around a reclined sofa, consider safety with children and pets, and explain what to look for in delivery arrangements and guarantees....