Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Broke

Open up the switch in the ceiling fan and remove the broken piece of chain before replacing it with a longer one.

Ceiling fan pull chain broke.

Even during normal use the weak beaded metal pull chain can easily break with a moderate pull. Yet a broken ceiling fan pull chain is a common problem for many owners of ceiling fans. But there is no need to replace the entire ceiling fan or even call in a technician for this repair. Today we fix a pull chain for the fan control of a ceiling fan for free.

This video is for en. A broken pull chain on a ceiling fan almost always requires replacement of the on off switch as a repair. If your switch is completely broken purchase a replacement at a local hardware store before removing the old one and installing the new switch. An easy repair you.

The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing. A few models do allow you to reattach the chain but you must access the switch before. Make sure you turn the power source off before taking apart the ceiling fan to be safe. 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.

Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan.