Broken Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan Light

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

Broken pull chain on ceiling fan light.

Damaged light sockets and a broken pull chain switch can also cause the fan s lights to stop working. Replace the broken fixture as shown in photos 2 and 3. If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it. A few models do allow you to reattach the chain but you must access the switch before.

You will probably have to remove lower the light fixture section of the unit to get to the fan section. Pull chain fixtures are made from either plastic or porcelain but we recommend the porcelain because it withstands heat better and lasts longer. 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. Checking a few connections and making a couple of repairs can get your ceiling fan lights.

How do you fix this fast and easy. 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. During the summer it draws warm air upward and away. If you pull too hard on the pull chain the chain can break or come out of its socket.

During the winter the fan pushes warm air down into living areas. 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. The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain.

Fortunately with the right tools an experienced do it yourselfer can handle this task. An easy repair you. Ceiling fans with lights have a pull chain to turn the fan or the lights on or off. Your ceiling fan has a broken light pull chain.

Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan. Both for looks and for saving energy a ceiling fan is a great addition to any home. The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing.