Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan Light Is Stuck

Light is off and i need it badly.

Pull chain on ceiling fan light is stuck.

Ceiling fan lights are an attractive way to lower your cooling bill. Pull chain switches for light fixtures and ceiling fans can become a problem over time due to internal worn out parts a broken pull chain and in some cases the pull chain switch contacts may just wear out and stop working. Fortunately with the right tools an experienced do it yourselfer can handle this task. The ceiling fan has a wall switch and drop down chains to turn fan on off also light chain.

Remove the light fixture housing from the fan. The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible. Fan is working by switch and chain but light chain won t pull to turn on light. What to do when a pull chain switch stops working.

Remove the old switch. Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly. Internal on off switch for a ceiling fan light. When this happens the easiest solution is to simply replace the entire switch assembly.

Many ceiling fans and light fixtures use pull chains to operate the unit which can break down and stop working over time. Repair a ceiling fan pull chain switch. Over time the chain attached to the switch can jam keeping you from pulling it.