Both for looks and for saving energy a ceiling fan is a great addition to any home.
Broken 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.
Pull chain fixtures are made from either plastic or porcelain but we recommend the porcelain because it withstands heat better and lasts longer.
An easy repair you.
How do you fix this fast and easy.
Many ceiling fans and light fixtures use pull chains to operate the unit which can break down and stop working over time.
Fortunately with the right tools an experienced do it yourselfer can handle this task.
These pull chains get pulled on daily and can be broken.
During the summer it draws warm air upward and away.
If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it.
During the winter the fan pushes warm air down into living areas.
Checking a few connections and making a couple of repairs can get your ceiling fan lights.
Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan.
Yet a broken ceiling fan pull chain is a common problem for many owners of ceiling fans.
Your ceiling fan has a broken light pull chain.
The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain.
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.
A few models do allow you to reattach the chain but you must access the switch before.
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.
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.
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.
See if you can find the broken end of the pull chain.