Unscrew the screws holding the lighting assembly to the fan.
How to fix pull chain on ceiling fan light.
Now that your ceiling fan pull chain switch is fully installed pull on it gently to see if it works.
Wrap electrician s tape around the exposed wire ends and push them back into the fixture.
Repairing a broken fan pull chain switch is a reasonably simple process that can save you a lot of money if you choose to do it yourself rather than hire a a professional.
When this happens the easiest solution is to simply replace the entire switch assembly.
If needed take the pull chain to your nearest hardware store and match it up with a new one.
If the lights come on or the fan starts to rotate it s all fixed.
Avoid pulling on the chain using a lot of force because this is often how it breaks.
Carefully reattach the wires from the switch to the light remembering to pair black to black and ground to ground.
You should now see the light switch and where the pull chain has broken.
Unscrew the pull chain assembly from the switch.
Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan.
Flip the power switch in the room if necessary to turn the fan on.
The repair consists of disassembling the fan housing locating the pull chain switch and then replacing it with a new unit.
Over time the chain attached to the switch can jam keeping you from pulling it.
An easy repair you.
Ceiling fan lights are an attractive way to lower your cooling bill.
If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it.