Fan Light Pull Chain Repair

The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible.

Fan light pull chain repair.

Internal on off switch for a ceiling fan light. Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan. Repairing a broken fan pull chain switch is a reasonably simple process that can save you a lot of money if you choose to do it yourself rather than hire a a professional. Remove the light fixture housing from the fan.

Disassemble the switch and reconnect the chain. Make sure you turn the power source off before taking apart the ceiling fan to be safe. If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it. There s one nut holding the pull chain to the light kit housing.

Find pull chains at lowe s today. Make sure it has the correct number of wiresthat match your ceiling fan s existing pull chain. You can buy a 4 pull chain in the lighting section of any hardware store. Open up the switch in the ceiling fan and remove the broken piece of chain before replacing it with a longer one.

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. Turn it counterclockwise to remove the pull chain assembly. Replace the broken fixture as shown in photos 2 and 3. Carefully reattach the wires from the switch to the light remembering to pair black to black and ground to ground.

If the pull chain is jammed or stuck and it will not move either way then get some non conductive lubricant spray such as the crc brand and spray a small amount into the opening where the pull chain leads into the switch because sometimes the switch mechanism binds up so the non conductive spray lubricant may do the trick. An easy repair you. Disassemble the switch and reconnect the chain. Replace the old switch with a new pull chain switch then place the end cap back onto the light fixture.

Wrap electrician s tape around the exposed wire ends and push them back into the fixture. Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly. The repair consists of disassembling the fan housing locating the pull chain switch and then replacing it with a new unit. Pull chain fixtures are made from either plastic or porcelain but we recommend the porcelain because it withstands heat better and lasts longer.