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Broken ceiling fan pull chain.
The pull chain on my ceiling fan broke off inside the pull chain switch.
When no pull chain is visible this likely means that.
If the remaining pull chain on the ceiling fan extends at least half an inch out of the fan.
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Unscrew the ceiling fan base.
Took the switch apart and now don t know how to put it back together correctly or should i just get a new switch.
When ceiling fan pull chain is broken inside of the ceiling fan.
Instructions add a pull chain extension.
Also the light switch itself may wear out or fail.
Remove the old switch connected to the pull chain by unscrewing the wire nut it is connected to and pulling it out.
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.
Be sure it will not interfere with the path going in and out of the housing.
Turn the power off at the circuit breaker for safety.
If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it.
An easy repair you.
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.
Figure out where the broken fan pull goes into the housing.
A broken pull chain on a ceiling fan almost always requires replacement of the on off switch as a repair.
How to replace a ceiling fan pull chain switch method 1 of 4.
A few models do allow you to reattach the chain but you must access the switch before.
You can also get a replacement light switch if that pull chain is broken.
Turn off the power to the fan.
This is an easy fix that takes little time.
If you pull too hard on the pull chain the chain can break or come out of its socket.
Reply donna september 30 2015 at 11 09 pm.
Pop open the switch using a small screwdriver.
How to fix a broken fan pull chain switch with photos open the fan housing.
Open the fan housing and take off the light kit.
Removing the fixture housing.
First turn off your power at the breaker then use a ladder to get where you can easily access.
There is a small barrel clip to connect ends of chain.
Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan.
These pull chains get pulled on daily and can be broken.
In many units the light pull goes.