The Best type Rocker Recliner

So in a couple of weeks when my Husband comes home from overseas, I plan to go out Rocker Recliner shopping, these hot flashes are driving me nuts and I figure a new leather chair might help, of course this is the beginning stage so what brands do you think are good, What I've seen and liked online are
Lane Trooper ComfortMax Rocker Recliner or La Z Boy "Spectator" Reclina Rocker, Recliner...
Or is there other brands just as good...
The La Z boy might be too extensive at $909.oo that is a huge ouch...
Please recommend so I can internet search...Need to keep my mind distracted...Already had water shut off for over 5 hours yesterday and that wasn't good (Hydrant down the street emergency), heavy rain took out TV this am. so used my nook.....trying to make it through this, with nerves intact...hurting a lot as I have to take care of 4 kitties without help...love them but could use some help....pain levels are getting high...Husband did call which helped. 3 pm for us is 10 pm over there...getting trash and recycle out on Wednesday will be hard have to think about that...Sorry, venting...need a tylenol...many healing hugz to everyone...

I prefer Lazy Boy because they come in various sizes & size is important. If one is too tall it will kill your neck. They have them to fit short people. Also, you can order whatever color of leather you like & have it made.

Hubby and I both liked this recliner - purchased last month - so much we went back and got a second one. I've already tried sleeping in mine on three different nights and it works very well. I will, of course, know more once I have my surgery on April 23rd and use it extensively after returning home. Before this initial purchase, I did a ton of research on the web (my specialty) and due in large part to the overwhelmingly positive reviews of the PRI power recliner, coupled with the features and excellent price decided to go for it. Here's a shot of the two side by side in our living room:
Best of luck with whichever recliner you choose!

Chart...Just a quick 2 cents

Seriously consider the power recliner, regardless of the brand you choose.  My older sister told me about them, so we test drove one...a-mazing!  They have such a smoothe delivery up/down.  I had hesitated because I pictured the slow-moving lift chairs.  They are not.  I wish I had listened to my sister and tried the power recliner sooner.  They have a button hidden in the seat that is easy to access.  The power mechanism has a warranty...which was my first question. 

Shop with caution.  So many of the beautiful high end recliners we tried are "push back" with no lever or handle mechanism.  I asked the salesperson why?  She said that "people" want chairs that "don't look" like recliners.  Huh?  We wanted wing back recliners that looked nice, yet function was paramont.  I need TKR (both) and have extensive spine issues.  We searched far and wide, finally purchasing 2 Braddington-Youngs.  Although they have a small handle mechanism that reclines, even my husband has a difficult time "closing/locking" the foot rest.  I have regretted this purchase, because that "closing" motion KILLS my bad knees. Lesson learned, though terribly expensive and too late.

We've moved to the other side of the den to sit in our 22 year old Lane recliners, that we retired due to wear in the leather.  They still function great.  They just needed a nice throw blanky to hide the wear.  We custom ordered the pair of Lane recliners (with lever) in 1993.  We've never had ONE problem with them.

We sit in those and look across the room at our MISTAKE purchase, which are beautiful to look at but require a young, strong person to operate.  We're neither, so we're SOL. Oh, well...Some day over the rainbow, we'll purchase the power chair version...best invention IMO...since the microwave oven, for those of us with bone/joint issues.  My sister will always say I told ya so!

 

  We live and learn, hopefully.  You've gotten good suggestions regarding chair height, etc.  If my neck ain't happy, nobody's happy.  I would never be able to order a chair without first having sat in it.  Even then I convinced myself that the foot rest issue wouldn't be so bad...wrong.

 

HAPPY SHOPPING sister friend.  A little retail therapy is good for your soul, while DH is away.  Oh, and good luck with your dress issues!

Hugs~Dixie

 

Please keep your recommends coming...
Thank you...

Great story, Abilene Yep...if electricity fails...trouble!?

The power recliner is not the same as the lift chair, which is slow but has it's place.  The lift chair helps many folks who need assistance up/down.  The power recliner requires on the push of a button to recline into multiple positions, then return to sitting upright. 

 Power outage would shut it down too!  I enjoy the rocker/swivel option, but find it harder (with bum knees) to exit.

Another thought, depending on your preference and/or decor.  My aunt is in need of a newer, taller recliner with easy operation.  I've looked at the more contemporary style recliners for her.  They look a lot like a hair stylist hydrolic chair, but have headrest.  Their motion is lever operated. 

Like Abilene says...Happy Shopping!

~~Dixie

Do a google search you should be able to find out that way, or go to their website.

My power recliner is great and I was lucky enough to get to test drive a friend's and knew it was the one for me! Going shopping for a chair would have been torture because I can only walk 10-20 steps due to bone on bone both knees.I had also been using the manual handle type and knew it was too difficult due to my RA pain etc. Got the Rigby recliner from Macys.com with the warranty 18 months ago. The upholstery is a microsuede which stays cooler & is amazingly stain resistant. List price is $699. Watch for their sales- my friend got 2 for one! I only needed one due to my small studio apt and I spoke with sales rep at my local store and I got it for $499. I had to search the web site for Rigby recliner to find it. Great power chair quality fabric at better price than most regular recliners. Depending on my pain du jour I have slept in it many nights. Good luck with your search for the magic chair!