Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan Light Is Stuck

Fan is working by switch and chain but light chain won t pull to turn on light.

Pull chain on ceiling fan light is stuck.

The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible. Internal on off switch for a ceiling fan light. 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. What to do when a pull chain switch stops working.

Repair a ceiling fan pull chain switch. The ceiling fan has a wall switch and drop down chains to turn fan on off also light chain. When this happens the easiest solution is to simply replace the entire switch assembly. Remove the old switch.

Fortunately with the right tools an experienced do it yourselfer can handle this task. Remove the light fixture housing from the fan. The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain. Light is off and i need it badly.

Many ceiling fans and light fixtures use pull chains to operate the unit which can break down and stop working over time. Over time the chain attached to the switch can jam keeping you from pulling it. Most of these fans are operated with pull switches to adjust the speed and light settings.