Broken Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan Light

Your ceiling fan has a broken light pull chain.

Broken pull chain on ceiling fan light.

Many ceiling fans and light fixtures use pull chains to operate the unit which can break down and stop working over time. During the summer it draws warm air upward and away. A broken pull chain on a ceiling fan almost always requires replacement of the on off switch as a repair. Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan.

If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it. Checking a few connections and making a couple of repairs can get your ceiling fan lights. The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing. 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.

These pull chains get pulled on daily and can be broken. Damaged light sockets and a broken pull chain switch can also cause the fan s lights to stop working. A few models do allow you to reattach the chain but you must access the switch before. If you do you may be able to remove the remaining piece and replace it with a new chain or attach a new chain to the stub of the old.

Pull chain fixtures are made from either plastic or porcelain but we recommend the porcelain because it withstands heat better and lasts longer. The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain. Both for looks and for saving energy a ceiling fan is a great addition to any home. How do you fix this fast and easy.

Replace the broken fixture as shown in photos 2 and 3. Ceiling fans with lights have a pull chain to turn the fan or the lights on or off. See if you can find the broken end of the pull chain. During the winter the fan pushes warm air down into living areas.

An easy repair you. 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. You will probably have to remove lower the light fixture section of the unit to get to the fan section.