Fix Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan Light

If your ceiling fan or the light on the fan doesn t work when the chain is pulled then the problem is most likely a broken fan pull chain switch.

Fix pull chain on ceiling fan light.

Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan. A broken pull chain on a ceiling fan almost always requires replacement of the on off switch as a repair. Replace the broken fixture as shown in photos 2 and 3. Over time the chain attached to the switch can jam keeping you from pulling it.

Damaged light sockets and a broken pull chain switch can also cause the fan s lights to stop working. An easy repair you. Open up the switch in the ceiling fan and remove the broken piece of chain before replacing it with a longer one. These pull chains get pulled on daily and can be broken.

Ceiling fans with lights have a pull chain to turn the fan or the lights on or off. The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing. The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain. Pull chain fixtures are made from either plastic or porcelain but we recommend the porcelain because it withstands heat better and lasts longer.

If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it. Most of these fans are operated with pull switches to adjust the speed and light settings. Many ceiling fans and light fixtures use pull chains to operate the unit which can break down and stop working over time. Before starting flip the circuit breaker or pull the fuse to disconnect the power to the light then test to make sure the power is off photo 1.

Your ceiling fan has a broken light pull chain. When this happens the easiest solution is to simply replace the entire switch assembly. Checking a few connections and making a couple of repairs can get your ceiling fan lights. Fortunately with the right tools an experienced do it yourselfer can handle this task.

A few models do allow you to reattach the chain but you must access the switch before. How do you fix this fast and easy.