Pull Cord Ceiling Fan Came Out

Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan.

Pull cord ceiling fan came out.

Ceiling fans with lights have a pull chain to turn the fan or the lights on or off. Check the operation of the pull cord switch. If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it. Installing a new switch is a simple and inexpensive project.

Turn off the power at the circuit breaker. A broken pull chain on a ceiling fan almost always requires replacement of the on off switch as a repair. Many ceiling fan lights can be switched on and off with a pull cord. These pull chains get pulled on daily and can be broken.

I agree this is a very common and an easy fix. Nemi jan 10 11 at 15 41. A noticeable click can be felt when pulled during normal operation. If you pull too hard on the pull chain the chain can break or come out of its socket.

Take the old switch out and take it in to a hardware store or a store that works on ceiling fans often vacuum shops work on ceiling fans. The chain usually pulls out of the switch. These pull chains get pulled on daily and can be broken. If the cord doesn t click and retract when pulled the switch can be replaced with a new one.