Betty,
I have never had a recliner but recently moved a 3 piece suite from a relatives house - one arm chair was a recliner and a bit on the heavy side. They all went out without any dismantling.
Sofas usually get stood vertically and are eased around the door with the door frame snug-up against the part of the sofa where the arms and the backrest meet. Sometimes you need to take the feet or casters off to get it through.
Your reclining sofa will probably be very heavy so I advise someone strong to help you.
Peccavi
October 2008