Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan Light Is Stuck

The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible.

Pull chain on ceiling fan light is stuck.

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. Over time the chain attached to the switch can jam keeping you from pulling it. Remove the light fixture housing from the fan. Fortunately with the right tools an experienced do it yourselfer can handle this task.

To fix and replace a bad on off light switch inside the ceiling fan. The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain. Repair a ceiling fan pull chain switch. Most of these fans are operated with pull switches to adjust the speed and light settings.

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

Fan is working by switch and chain but light chain won t pull to turn on light. Ceiling fan lights are an attractive way to lower your cooling bill. Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly.