Use this checklist before you choose, move or care for a pre-owned sofa. It focuses on the practical details that prevent avoidable surprises.
What to check
- Test every switch, motor, headrest and moving section through its full range before purchase.
- Plan a safe power point location and keep cables away from moving parts and walkways.
- Allow enough wall and floor clearance for the recliner to open without hitting furniture.
- Measure access carefully because powered recliners are usually heavier than fixed sofas.
Before you decide
Keep the sofa's exact measurements, the full access route and the disclosed condition together when comparing options. Photos help, but an in-person inspection is the best way to judge comfort and confirm that the sofa suits your space.