The internal switch mechanism can wear out or pulling too hard on the cord can snap the chain or completely pull it out of the fixture.
Pull chain ceiling light fixture broken.
Internal on off switch for a ceiling fan light.
How to replace your pull chain for lightbulb socket.
To fix and replace a bad on off light switch inside the ceiling fan.
The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing.
Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly.
Pull chain light fixtures are handy for basements and storage areas until they quit working.
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Remove the old switch.
Replacing the broken fixture is simple and inexpensive available at any home center or hardware store.
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Remove the light fixture housing from the fan.
The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain.
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Fortunately with the right tools an experienced do it yourselfer can handle this task.
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Many ceiling fans and light fixtures use pull chains to operate the unit which can break down and stop working over time.
The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible.