For a piece of decorative furniture, browsing online can work well there’s a vast selection to choose from. But for a chair you’ll spend hours in every day, an in-person, tailored consultation makes a real difference. It helps you avoid the fatigue and posture issues that come from an incorrect seat depth or backrest profile.

It varies quite a bit by retailer. Big-box stores can often deliver in-stock floor models within a couple of weeks, while fully custom fabric orders elsewhere can take months. At Summit Comfort Living, we coordinate dependable delivery and complete white-glove setup, timed around your tailored configuration.

Yes, often. Provincial programs vary Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program, for instance, doesn’t directly fund recliners but many private extended health plans, employer benefits, and veterans’ programs will partially cover a motorized lift chair when it’s recommended by a healthcare professional as an essential mobility tool.

A mass-market recliner typically relies on lower-density foam and lightweight frame alloys, which tend to lose their shape within a few years. A premium, custom-made chair uses a heavy-gauge steel frame, high-resiliency tailored cushioning, and commercial-grade motors built to support you, precisely, for decades.

Two people can both be 5’10” and still have completely different torso and leg lengths. To find a true, personal fit, we look at your specific lower leg length (for seat-to-floor height) and thigh length (for seat depth)  not just your overall height.

Look for the four core seating dimensions: internal seat width, seat depth, seat-to-floor height, and backrest height. If a spec sheet only lists the exterior frame dimensions, be sure to ask for the internal seating measurements before ordering.

Yes, quite a bit. For a standard recliner, room space and everyday comfort are the main factors. For a riser lift chair, seat-to-floor height becomes the single most important measurement if the seat sits too high or too low, the lifting motion won’t align safely with your body’s natural movement, making it harder to go from sitting to standing comfortably.

A manual chair relies on a mechanical lever, steel cables, and internal springs, powered by your own effort to lean back or close the footrest. A power recliner replaces that effort with a quiet, low-voltage motor offering smooth, multi-position adjustment at the touch of a button, with no physical strain at all.

They’re connected by a mechanical linkage underneath the chair. This synchronized motion is engineered to gently shift your centre of gravity backward as you recline, taking pressure off your lower back and hips for real relaxation.

A standard recliner typically needs 12 to 18 inches of clearance from the wall to fully recline without straining the motor or backrest. If your room calls for the chair to sit flush against the wall, a wall-hugger model is the perfect alternative comfortably working with just 4 to 6 inches of rear clearance.

Unlike a standard chair, a riser lift chair uses a heavy-duty vertical actuator. Rather than simply tilting you back, it gently lifts and tilts the entire frame forward helping bring you smoothly to a standing position, with far less strain on your joints and far less risk of a fall.

Yes, as long as it’s equipped with a backup battery pack. A quality 24V DC battery can store enough power to run the chair through several full cycles, so you can always get in and out of your chair safely even if your home loses power.

Absolutely every chair in the Summit collection is custom-made to your specifications. Choose between premium leathers or fine fabrics, pick from a wide range of colours, and add details like integrated seat heating, gentle massage settings, or cordless battery operation.

Most modern recliners built from the early 1990s onward include a removable back panel or modular base, making them easy to move through tight spaces. Only a handful of older or fully custom vintage models have welded frames that can’t be separated without structural cutting.

For most modern latch-style recliners and sofas, no tools are needed at all the internal levers and clips operate entirely by hand. Bolt-fastened models may need a basic Phillips screwdriver or wrench, and on power models, the wiring harness simply unclips by hand.

Gently tip the sofa forward onto a protective blanket to access the underside. You’ll find the structural base frame running along the bottom loosen the bolts or heavy-duty clips connecting each seat frame to the central steel spine, and the sections will separate.

Yes, absolutely. Quality power recliners use low-voltage DC wiring with heavy-duty plastic connectors, designed to be safely disconnected and reconnected during moves or servicing. Just be sure the power cord is unplugged from the wall before you touch any wiring underneath.

A wobbly backrest almost always means one side of the mounting rail missed its receiver slot, or a locking lever didn’t click fully into place. Lift the backrest off completely, make sure the channel tracks are clear of any debris, and slide it back down with firm, even pressure on both sides. For your safety, please don’t use your recliner if the backrest ever feels loose.

No. Removing the back panel through its built-in release mechanism is a standard feature meant for transport and servicing. It’s not considered a modification, and it won’t affect your manufacturer warranty.