Replace Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan Light

If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it.

Replace pull chain on ceiling fan light.

The plate is typically held on to the rest of the housing with three screws on the. Remove the old switch. An easy repair you. Remove the light fixture housing from the fan.

Pop open the switch using a small screwdriver. 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. To fix and replace a bad on off light switch inside the ceiling fan. How to install a new pull chain switch on a ceiling fan light or light.

Start by turning off the circuit breaker to the fan. How to install a new pull chain switch on a ceiling fan light or light. Pull chain fixtures are made from either plastic or porcelain but we recommend the porcelain because it withstands heat better and lasts longer. Next remove the cover on the fan housing or the globe light so you can access the switch and unscrew the nut on the.

Climb a ladder to access the fan and open the cover plate at the bottom of the fan where the pull chain enters. Removing the fixture housing. The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible. Replace the broken fixture as shown in photos 2 and 3.

Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly. Replacing the pull chain. Turn the power off at the circuit breaker for safety. How to replace a ceiling fan pull chain switch method 1 of 4.

Leverage open the tabs along the. Here s how to go about it. Examine the switch.