Some fans have a switch that only turns the fan on or off while others have a switch that powers the fan at three different speeds.
Change pull chain switch ceiling fan.
To fix and replace a bad on off light switch inside the ceiling fan.
An easy repair you.
This is done when the pull chain breaks or the switch fails.
Internal on off switch for a ceiling fan light.
If your ceiling fan or the light on the fan doesn t work when the chain is pulled then the problem is most likely a broken fan pull chain switch.
If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it.
A pull chain activates a switch inside the fan assembly.
The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible.
The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing.
Remove the old switch.
Remove the light fixture housing from the fan.
How to replace a 3 way 4 wire ceiling fan switch.
Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan.