Fix Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan

Removing the fixture housing.

Fix pull chain on ceiling fan.

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 light fixture housing from the fan. If needed take it. Locate the wire connections from the pull chain switch to the unit.

To fix and replace a bad on off light switch inside the ceiling fan. Pull the switch out of the housing from the inside leaving the wires attached. If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it. This video is for en.

This is an easy fix that takes little time. 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. The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing. Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly.

The plate is typically held on to the rest of the housing with three screws on the. 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. The first thing i would do in a situation like this is to consider replacing the pull chain light switch. Pop open the switch using a small screwdriver.

Today we fix a pull chain for the fan control of a ceiling fan for free. 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. Climb a ladder to access the fan and open the cover plate at the bottom of the fan where the pull chain enters. Examine the switch to see if the chain can be reattached.

Leverage open the tabs along the. Disconnect these wires and pull out the switch. The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible. Start by turning off the circuit breaker to the fan.

Next remove the end cap by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it over the chain to remove it from the fixture. Turn the power off at the circuit breaker for safety. Remove the old switch. Replacing the pull chain.

Replace the old switch with a new pull chain switch then place the end cap back onto the light fixture. How to replace a ceiling fan pull chain switch method 1 of 4.