Fix Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan Light

These pull chains get pulled on daily and can be broken.

Fix pull chain on ceiling fan light.

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. Open up the switch in the ceiling fan and remove the broken piece of chain before replacing it with a longer one. If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it.

An easy repair you. Damaged light sockets and a broken pull chain switch can also cause the fan s lights to stop working. 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. Ceiling fans with lights have a pull chain to turn the fan or the lights on or off.

Pull chain fixtures are made from either plastic or porcelain but we recommend the porcelain because it withstands heat better and lasts longer. How do you fix this fast and easy. Most of these fans are operated with pull switches to adjust the speed and light settings. The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain.

Many ceiling fans and light fixtures use pull chains to operate the unit which can break down and stop working over time. Ceiling fan lights are an attractive way to lower your cooling bill. Your ceiling fan has a broken light pull chain. A few models do allow you to reattach the chain but you must access the switch before.

Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan. 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. If you pull too hard on the pull chain the chain can break or come out of its socket. When this happens the easiest solution is to simply replace the entire switch assembly.

Over time the chain attached to the switch can jam keeping you from pulling it. The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing.