So, the power’s gone. Again. You knew this was going to happen sooner or later; you’ve been feeling a little too comfortable in that power recliner of yours lately.
But now what? How are you supposed to get up when there’s no power? Especially if you are an old person living alone.
Fear not – with a few simple tips and tricks, you’ll be out of that lift chair and on your way to getting things back to normal in no time. Now, check out all of these tips to learn how to get out of a power recliner when the power goes out.
Do power recliners work without power?
No, power recliners won’t run if you don’t connect them with any power supply. Because the recliner fully depends on the motor & the motor needs electricity to function it’s not possible.
Even if you are thinking of using it manually that’s also not possible in a power recliner. Only the motor has the mechanism to move the reclining position of the chair so don’t try to do that or you might break your recliner’s function.
Getting Out Of A Power Recliner When The Power Goes Out
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about what you would do if the power went out. But if it ever happens, you may find yourself stuck in your electric recliner. The following leads will help you get out of your recliner during a power outage:
1. Stay calm
First of all, stay calm and wait for the power to come back. If it does not then try to keep yourself relaxed by breathing normally. If you start to panic, it will unnecessarily increase your blood pressure which is not good for you. Especially if you are an old person living alone in your big house.
2. Use bodyweight
Try using your body weight to shift the recliner back into an upright position. If that doesn’t work, try using your hands to push against the back of the power recliner to help you stand up.
However, you must remember not to jump. This could cause broken bones, which is a more serious injury than your recliner problem! Gently wiggle your way out of the power reclining sofa and move on to the next step.
3. Make a call
If none of the options work, you can always call for help. If you have a cell phone, you can call a friend or family member to come and help you out. If you don’t have a cell phone, you can shout out to your neighbor to get some assistance.
4. Install a battery backup system for preventive measure
So far I told you about the things you can do when you get into trouble but now I am gonna give you an effective solution which will work for sure.
The solution is to install a battery pack for your recliner. In the case of a power outage, things become even more complicated for seniors and for those living alone at home.
We have an article where you can see how to install a recliner Battery backup and save yourself from ending up in a complex situation. Please don’t forget to check whether your battery backup is okay or not. Nowadays most battery backups have their own notification system while it has a low charge.
So ensure it has enough charge which can be extremely helpful for you when the power goes out for a long time. Or in time of need, you will use this helpful thing to become fully useless.
Final words
Even if you live in a first-world country but the fear of a power outage is always there. So, as a power lift chair owner, it’s always best to prepare yourself for a power outage. In my opinion, installing the battery backup in your electric recliners is the optimum solution for such a case.
No matter what, don’t give up! With a little bit of effort, you should be able to get out of your power lift recliner and back to your normal routine. I hope this article will give you a slight idea about how to get out of your power recliner when the power goes out.
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