Ceiling Fan Pull Cord Is Stuck

Many ceiling fans and light fixtures use pull chains to operate the unit which can break down and stop working over time.

Ceiling fan pull cord is stuck.

Many ceiling fan lights can be switched on and off with a pull cord. Light is off and i need it badly. Ceiling fan pull chain for light is stuck and won t pull. You will probably have to remove lower the light fixture section of the unit to get to the fan section.

If you do you may be able to remove the remaining piece and replace it with a new chain or attach a new chain to the stub of the old. Most of these fans are operated with pull switches to adjust the speed and light settings. Check the operation of the pull cord switch. Installing a new switch is a simple and inexpensive project.

Because you will at times find yourself fighting to get this stick unstuck from the ceiling fan pull string. Over time the chain attached to the switch can jam keeping you from pulling it. It will reach up grab the string and you pull the stick down to adjust the ceiling fan. Fortunately with the right tools an experienced do it yourselfer can handle this task.

A noticeable click can be felt when pulled during normal operation. If the cord doesn t click and retract when pulled the switch can be replaced with a new one. The ceiling fan has a wall switch and drop down chains to turn fan on off also light chain. See if you can find the broken end of the pull chain.

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. Ceiling fan lights are an attractive way to lower your cooling bill. The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing. It is so easy for this stick to get caught on the ceiling fan string so that sometimes it s easier just to get up and change the fan by hand.