Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan Light Is Stuck

The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain.

Pull chain on ceiling fan light is stuck.

Remove the light fixture housing from the fan. 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. Many ceiling fans and light fixtures use pull chains to operate the unit which can break down and stop working over time. Fortunately with the right tools an experienced do it yourselfer can handle this task.

Ceiling fan lights are an attractive way to lower your cooling bill. Light is off and i need it badly. The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible. To fix and replace a bad on off light switch inside the ceiling fan.

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. Over time the chain attached to the switch can jam keeping you from pulling it.

What to do when a pull chain switch stops working. Repair a ceiling fan pull chain switch. Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly.