Ceiling Fan Pull Cord Is Stuck

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.

Ceiling fan pull cord is stuck.

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. Installing a new switch is a simple and inexpensive project. Fan is working by switch and chain but light chain won t pull to turn on light.

The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing. See if you can find the broken end of the pull chain. The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain. A noticeable click can be felt when pulled during normal operation.

Check the operation of the pull cord switch. Because you will at times find yourself fighting to get this stick unstuck from the ceiling fan pull string. Many ceiling fan lights can be switched on and off with a pull cord. The ceiling fan has a wall switch and drop down chains to turn fan on off also light chain.

Over time the chain attached to the switch can jam keeping you from pulling it. Light is off and i need it badly. Ceiling fan lights are an attractive way to lower your cooling bill. Most of these fans are operated with pull switches to adjust the speed and light settings.

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. It will reach up grab the string and you pull the stick down to adjust the ceiling fan. When this happens the easiest solution is to simply replace the entire switch assembly. If the cord doesn t click and retract when pulled the switch can be replaced with a new one.