Replace Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan Light

How to install a new pull chain switch on a ceiling fan light or light.

Replace pull chain on ceiling fan light.

Pull chain fixtures are made from either plastic or porcelain but we recommend the porcelain because it withstands heat better and lasts longer. 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. The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible. Climb a ladder to access the fan and open the cover plate at the bottom of the fan where the pull chain enters.

The plate is typically held on to the rest of the housing with three screws on the. Examine the switch. How to install a new pull chain switch on a ceiling fan light or light. Here s how to go about it.

To fix and replace a bad on off light switch inside the ceiling fan. Remove the old switch. Pop open the switch using a small screwdriver. Replace the broken fixture as shown in photos 2 and 3.

Next remove the cover on the fan housing or the globe light so you can access the switch and unscrew the nut on the. Leverage open the tabs along the. Pull the switch out of the housing from the inside leaving the wires attached. An easy repair you.

If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it. Remove the light fixture housing from the fan. Turn the power off at the circuit breaker for safety. Replacing the pull chain.

How to replace a ceiling fan pull chain switch method 1 of 4. Start by turning off the circuit breaker to the fan. Removing the fixture housing.