Ceiling Fan Light Pull Chain Doesn T Work

Untwist the connector holding the remaining switch wire to the ceiling fan light socket.

Ceiling fan light pull chain doesn t work. Fortunately with the right tools an experienced do it yourselfer can handle this task. My ceiling fan pull chain switch does not work. The chain from the switch threads through the nut. I believe a short occurred when i pulled the chain and there was a loud pop.

It was working before i put in the new one but the end where the chain came out was broke so you had to pull the chain at the cover. First shut off the power running to the fan. The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain. How does a pull chain switch work.

One wire connects to the ceiling fan while the other connects to the light socket. Ceiling fan pull chain for light is stuck and won t pull. Fan is working by switch and chain but light chain won t pull to turn on light. Problems occurred when i reversed the fan s direction.

I have a 3 speed fan and 3 light combo hunter ceiling fan. A pull switch is mounted on the base of the fan to control the function of the light. The fan switch is more to the top and i need to know if i must remove the entire fan from the ceiing to repair it. Check the breaker for the fan circuit if you don t hear anything when you pull the chain.

Many ceiling fans and light fixtures use pull chains to operate the unit which can break down and stop working over time. Pull chain is broken or doesn t work often times the pull chain on your fan is the only way you can control the various speeds and light settings of your fan so it makes it hard to use a fan without a pull chain. You ll need to remove the light kit from the fan and take out the light switch inside. Listen for a humming sound when you pull the chain.

Replace the switch if the breaker stays on and the fan still doesn t. But the pull chain i have for the light is not working. The pull chain is working ok for the fan. I have a newer hampton bay ceiling fan which has an attached light fixture.

Light is off and i need it badly. What could be wrong with the ceiling fan if the pull chain will not work. Untwist the nut holding the pull chain switch to the light kit. The only difference is that the wiring for the light routes through the ceiling fan and connects to the main wiring with the wiring from the fan.

The ceiling fan has a wall switch and drop down chains to turn fan on off also light chain. The pull chain for the ceiling fan quick working so i bought a new one put it in and cannot get the fan to work.