La-Z-Boy

Overview

On a La-Z-Boy, two systems age at once. The cover needs the usual code-based cleaning, and the mechanism needs to be cycled, kept clear, and never used as a handle. Most service calls trace back to the second one.

Background

Founded in Michigan in 1927; the recliner mechanism is the company's core engineering.

Company Information

Founded

1927

Headquarters

Monroe, Michigan

Category focus

Recliners, motion, upholstery

Product Categories

• Recliners
• Reclining sofas
• Power motion
• Stationary upholstery
• Lift chairs

Construction Methods

• Steel reclining mechanisms
• Hardwood and engineered frame components
• Power motors and transformers on motion models

Materials Commonly Used

• Synthetic Fabric
• Performance Fabric
• Leather Match
• Top Grain Leather

Cleaning Recommendations

• Wipe headrests weekly — hair oils are the leading cause of premature recliner wear
• Follow the tag code for everything else

Care Recommendations

• Fully cycle each mechanism monthly
• Retighten mechanism bolts every six months
• Vacuum under the seat deck where debris jams the track

Protection Tips

• Plug power models into surge protection
• Leave clearance behind the chair so the back never contacts the wall

Florida Considerations

• Keep power transformers off tile floors that sweat, and away from humid exterior walls

Common Problems

• Mechanism stiffness
• Footrest sag
• Dark headrest soiling

Common Mistakes

• Lifting or dragging a recliner by the footrest
• Forcing a stalled power mechanism instead of checking the transformer

Warranty Information

• Mechanism coverage is typically the longest term; motors, foam, and fabric are shorter

Registration Information

• Photograph the frame tag with the model and serial before the chair is placed against a wall