Fix Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan

Climb a ladder to access the fan and open the cover plate at the bottom of the fan where the pull chain enters.

Fix pull chain on ceiling fan.

Cut the wires to the ceiling fan pull chain switch with the wire stripper use the cutting section to snip off the two wires that attach the pull chain switch to the ceiling fan base. Removing the fixture housing. Disconnect these wires and pull out the switch. Next remove the end cap by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it over the chain to remove it from the fixture.

Examine the switch to see if the chain can be reattached. Locate the wire connections from the pull chain switch to the unit. This video is for en. Replacing the pull chain.

Next remove the cover on the fan housing or the globe light so you can access the switch and unscrew the nut on the outside of the switch that holds it on. Start by turning off the circuit breaker to the fan. If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it. Replace the old switch with a new pull chain switch then place the end cap back onto the light fixture.

Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly. The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible. The first thing i would do in a situation like this is to consider replacing the pull chain light switch. Leave at least two inches of wire attached to the ceiling fan base to make it easier to reattach the new pull chain switch.

Remove the old switch. Pop open the switch using a small screwdriver. The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing. Pull chain switches for light fixtures and ceiling fans can become a problem over time due to internal worn out parts a broken pull chain and in some cases the pull chain switch contacts may just wear out and stop working.

Leverage open the tabs along the. The plate is typically held on to the rest of the housing with three screws on the. This is an easy fix that takes little time. An easy repair you.

Today we fix a pull chain for the fan control of a ceiling fan for free. To fix and replace a bad on off light switch inside the ceiling fan. Turn the power off at the circuit breaker for safety. If needed take it.

Remove the light fixture housing from the fan. Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan.