Fix a Snapped Fan Pull Chain at No Cost, How to

Today we fix a pull chain for the fan control of a ceiling fan for free. With limited tools. This is an easy fix that takes little time.
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[@jamesrooney4703]

Clear, concise, no life story 10/10 Thank you!

[@TP-xy2ms]

Right, just like I like my KZbin videos and also my love life. Clear and concise. Lol

[@MrShastymax]

Indeed. Brilliant!

[@xtream5802]

@@TP-xy2ms lol

[@hotpackjay]

Lol you’re on point though 8/10 how to videos for anything they gotta tell us how they got into the trade, KZbin, divorce, and finally friends 😂

[@JacobExplains]

Thank you for this video! It took me a while to figure out the crucial part of re-inserting the rotating bit into the housing. You did everything in the video, but you don't talk about the crucial part where you pull the chain to tension the spring before sliding the plate on over top of it. There's a little tab in the plate that the rotating bit hits up against. Here's the procedure I followed: 1. Insert the spring into the rotating bit. 2. Wrap the chain around 1 time. 3. Feed the chain out the hole in the switch housing 4. Slide the spring onto the shaft (paying attention to the notch) 5. Hold the center of the rotating bit down with your thumb while you pull on the chain, rotating it 3/4 of the way around. 6. Hold the tension on the chain and your thumb on the center of the rotating bit while you slide the plate overtop of it. 7. When you let go of your thumb, the chain should pull and return properly!

[@CanadiancherryofScotland777]

Thank you!

[@daviddejager4459]

I think YOU saved the day. I found the original video missing critical information and VIEW! His hand was in the way to see what he was doing, but your explanation made it clear.

[@icha77]

Do you need to attach the chain to the spring somehow? 🤷‍♀️

[@JacobExplains]

@@icha77 You attach the chain to the rotating bit, which is white in this video. It does not attach directly to the spring.

[@rogera3386]

Thanks! I was wondering how to rotate spring while putting cover back on so it doesn’t release so you have to pull the chain while holding it as well

[@streezyrider121]

Im currently vacationing on an island in a friends bosses condo and broke the fan string. I'm only slightly exagerating when I say this saved my life. Thank you very much.

[@JazziShae]

People like you that upload videos fixing random things deserve the world

[@tchcasinonight4660]

THANK YOU!!!! My husband had zero faith that I would be able to do this so he ordered a switch from Amazon and BAM, I did it!!!

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

LOL you showed him! :D

[@squeaki916]

I have been living with a snapped fan pull chain for about 2 years!!! ha ha ha We have 2 standing fans and 1 floor fan (for our dog) in our living room because we live in Sacramento and it's hot as heck! My boyfriend offered to fix it, but I have said we're OK, not necessary! Well after watching my older dog maneuvering around wires, I said enough is enough and I decided to try to find a video on how to fix it. I haven't done it yet, but I believe I will be able to do this without too much trouble, which I know will make me want to kick myself for having 3 fans in the living room for the past 2 years!!! ha ha ha ha I'm going to thank you in advance, because I know I'll be sitting in my living room today with the lovely ceiling fan blowing and the floor will be free of fans! Thank you!!! I'll comment back if I fail. :)

[@kalelawson3215]

6 years later and this video helped me fix my fan, slightly different model but exact same module for the chain. THANK YOU!!

[@user-maxifslookupxls]

Thank you so much, sir!! I simply followed your video and was able to fix the broken pull chain at home - which I didn't think I was able to. You're are a smart and generous man.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Thanks!

[@saiyahhh]

JESUS CHRIST IS COMING SOON! We are all sinners . We've all fallen short of His glory. The wages of sin is death (hell) and that's what we all deserve. God is just, and because of that, He must punish evil. Jesus came and took our punishment and died (but rose again 3 days later) for our sins. All we have to do is repent and trust in Jesus Christ and we will have eternal life in heaven . Time is ticking, but it hasn't ran out ❤️

[@EdwardOsepowicz]

Your tip about pushing in the middle if jammed was a savior. Perfect instructions. 10 out of 10.

[@pamelapeery4528]

Fantastic! My chain broke, the remaining part is inside housing. Now I have my answer. So clear and easy. Thanks.

[@MusicalMonkey1056]

man, this is the best how-to I've seen in a while. no bush beating, no over thought script; problem, then straight to fixing it.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Thanks man!

[@chathaphugub1644]

Under 3 min, direct & to the point, thorough....liked/subscribed. Thanks

[@roderickcrim1127]

Absolutely money saving video. Brought a new replacement three switch control and it came apart when opening. Now I am looking at a spring and other pieces that I had no clue as to how to get back together. Was ready to throw the whole fan away and buy a new one as I could not find any videos that taught you how to reassemble until I found this video. Appreciate this video very much. It should be the first video that comes up when typing hunter ze268s6.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Thanks you so much for your kind words! I am so glad this helped you!

[@hondagal28]

Wow. I just fixed our Harbor Breeze chain. It takes alot of abuse running year round here in Florida but with this fix-it vid, it's working again. It was tricky but being female and having tiny hands made it easier I think. I also loved that gals 'part 2 comment' of where you fell short explaining how the chain pulley and spring all needed to be on the base, and turned slightly so the wire lip hooked in. Thanks so much for saving the day. "I ain't buying no new part!!"

[@carolinepua7866]

I have been scrolling through so many videos and they kept saying to buy a new piece! Finally someone who knows how to put it together with ease. Thank you so much!!!! 👌🙏

[@andytysinger83]

Great Help! Just used this video to fix the chain on the Hunter fan in my daughters room (made her help - she actually learned something!). Had to text my electrician that I didn't need him to come over after all. Saved me probably $80 bucks.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it could help and save you money!

[@mrglobul12]

THE most important step here is missing. I kept winding the chain clockwise around the spring when winding it counterclockwise did the trick. Definately worked for me

[@michaelc6446]

mrglobul12 I am so glad I read your comment. I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong. Thank you!

[@BlackAsianBeauty]

I don't see why all the confusion - he clearly wraps the chain around counterclockwise in the video. ☺

[@jhonathanquinto2255]

After 2hrs of trying to fix it, this video came in clutch! Apperciate it!

[@fredr.5723]

Ok! 3 hours 3 smokes Watched your vid @ 2:06 on No beer To realize I had the cam cover upside down. Holy smokes!!! Thank you for a great vid Lucky the family is out today When they get back and ask I’ll just say “ what are you kidding me it was a breezy!” You are the only one with this type of vid Thanks again

[@Mr4355269]

Haven't used the livingroom fan in close to a year, because of this stupid part! Finally got around to fixing it and this video helped me reassemble back. Thank you so much!

[@docbryan01]

Watched another video that said easier to buy replacement for $8 because once the spring was removed it was no longer useful (wrong!). Why buy something when you don't have to and have to wait 5 days for delivery. This video is clear, effective and 100% useful. Also pressing down to loosen was priceless ($8 worth at least). Thanks.

[@sarahmcilhinney6883]

I Never Leave Comments on KZbin.. but had to for this sweet and simple quick how to fix! I had trouble with these small pull chain components with my lady fingers, how you do this so effortlessly is a talent 😂!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@coolkiid82]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I was so lost because my chain had no tension when I pulled it. I had no idea I needed to twist it around the spring. You saved me a huge headache. Thank you!!!!

[@dvnnmrr]

Asia OH MY GOD THIS COMMENT SAVED ME

[@gameANDchange]

The part about having to wrap the chain around the spring almost made me give up, but I kept on re-watching that part of your video and I made it work. Thanks!

[@jgrrr9047]

That's where I'm stuck

[@jorgemartinmora4906]

That's where I'm also stuck, cant get it to work!😓

[@jgrrr9047]

@@jorgemartinmora4906 I finally figured it out. The spring can only go one way. That was a key for me

[@jorgemartinmora4906]

@@jgrrr9047 I gave up! Jajaja might need to give it a try tomorrow!

[@gameANDchange]

@@jorgemartinmora4906 hope you get it working, man!

[@John76H]

THANK YOU! I was fine until I couldn’t get the spring to operate correctly. The key you showed me was to position the spring in the piece with the chain first. I’m good to go!

[@catherinemonroe7327]

Thank you so much for this! This video made it possible for me to know what I was doing when I dismantled my ceiling fan. The pull chain had broken off inside. I couldn't do it for free because my fan had a different pull switch and it was not possible to remove the chain from the little housing. Not your fault! I still knew exactly what I was looking at thanks to you. Thank you !!!! So empowering to be able to do stuff like this.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad this helped you!

[@bethanythorsness135]

Thanks for the help! My fan is working again!

[@allisonhartley8866]

Thanks so very much! Because I didn’t take pictures of the switch beforehand, I was having a horrible time putting the switch back together. I had to replace a broken pull chain. After watching your video, everything was completed in 5 minutes!!!

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Nice! Glad it helped!

[@willduke32]

Thank You! This is the best video on this repair because I didn't have to go to the hardware store to buy new switch.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@ngbay160]

Thanks i just fixed my fan chain thanks to this video. I messed with it an hour before deciding to look it up on youtube

[@sean123finn]

Thank you so much! Fans been broken for like a year then I found this video, easy fix. You’re the best

[@TorranceTheBest]

your an angel! this morning i woke up and its so cold and i was grumpy and i snapped off. im in california and my fan is the only thing saving me. thank u for this now i just gotta find a screw driver.

[@ZMAMShow]

Awesome man. Never tried a repair on one of these before. Did it in about 20 min. Could have done faster but took my time to make sure I didn't jack anything up. Thanks a bunch! Liked!

[@brendabuenrostro8524]

Exactly what I needed to help me fix it. I had no idea and all I had to do is wine the chain.

[@socratesvela8285]

Brenda Buenrostro I was stuck on the winding of spring, did not have to wind it, just had to wrap the chain around cam. would not have thought of that if it weren't for this video.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

I'm really glad this helped you all!

[@marjiyeoman5927]

Thank You! Your video is great! It's not too long, easy to follow, easy to understand & zero unimportant information (which makes most videos draaaag on & feel like you've wasted your time watching it), quick & to the point!

[@josueestrada5078]

This here, is what I was looking for. I saw 3 video previously that said I would have to buy the piece and that putting it back together would be a pain. Thank you my good sir

[@koentalks2888]

Thank you. Just broke mine this morning and I know my apartment complex will put it at the bottom of the list of things to fix. Glad I can just do it myself.

[@that__one__guy5405]

Thank you! You're the only person i've seen that hasn't said "go buy a whole new one, and rewire it" lol.

[@moghanta]

Got it working. Spring is most important. On mine you have to align it on both sides top and bottom into slots. Saved me from buying new parts or fan!

[@mochap3]

My ceiling fan pull chain broke yesterday....searched KZbin and found this and others. The others were too long. This one is perfect, short and to the point! Will try to fix it via this video and hope it’s as easy as it appears! 👍🏾

[@dracojensei1141]

Mines broke today

[@stratboy1000]

YOU sir are the man! I am technically incompetent and was able to fix my fan using this video. Thank you!

[@bethpadgett6279]

thank you so much! I had renters to move out and now I can fix both fans. This is huge help to single people scraping by!

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@alexzoco2419]

Great video.. Got stuck on the spring part too but just re-watched that section and si got it.. Thank you!!!!

[@BrunoAugusto]

Man, thank you for the video. I brought a ceiling fan to Brazil, and we don't have replacement parts here, you helped me alot.

[@sherrisumner9277]

Gonna try this today. You were my first video! Thanks for giving me confidence

[@elvisonstage]

This video shows me exactly what to do to replace a relative's ceiling fan pull-chain! Thank you!!!

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Nice!

[@Olivia20615]

Wow thanks for teaching me this! Single mom 3 kids lots of broken stuff.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@hopecook2919]

Hello Sir, thank you for your Amazing 💯 step by step Tutorial. I appreciate your time and knowledge of fixing my ceiling fan's pull string. Continue to be Blessed Abundantly 🙏 sir

[@martimanus7714]

thank you so so much for this!! I DID IT! took a few time to get the dang chain in right then i could not figure out why it would not "click" when i reassembled! oh!....i did not see you put the casing back together!! yep! it clicks with the top on the casing!! learn something every day!! thanks again! denise (marti)

[@africanv32]

Thank you! It's 12:57am and I just popped the pull cord on my bedroom ceiling fan. Relieved to know that I do not have to purchase a new fan!

[@mareerogers7663]

Yeah mine is for the smoke alarm toasts is the reason now it won't but mite after tnx

[@coffeebeforemascara]

Mind blown! Thank you so much for this video. This is exactly what happened to my ceiling fan

[@henryqprodllc]

Excellent video. I was able to fix the chain inside of our switch following your instruction. 👍

[@JohnBrimelow]

Two part story...saw the post and knew the chain pull could be fixed...took the piece apart, reassembled...revisited the post...ah yes, wrap the chain, forgot that step...just another exciting episode of "amaze my wife"...THANKS

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@searchingforsalsa]

Best video on KZbin right now. Thank you so much for doing this and not just showing us how to replace a part.

[@tobycass]

I spent two hours trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. You, sir, saved my sanity. Thank you. 10/10 Would recommend to anyone. Subscribed.

[@matthewvogel1210]

I was able to fix my broken switch thanks to this video. Exact switch in my fan. Great information but only issue was I could not see the details due to quickness and hands fingers covering close ups. But gave me enough info to figure it out.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@okojk4718]

Thank you. I had a hard time pulling the broken chain out - looked at your video showing how to take it out dozens of times and finally it paid off - the broken bit was out. Then I reassembled and used my husband help to screw it back together. Great video. Saved money.

[@nickduffy2361]

Perfect video straight to the point. Im a service repairman and i get these all the time! Thanks for the video prob just made me alot of money in the future on these thank you.

[@celsomanuel1716]

Just fixed my fan speed switch. Your video helped me get it to work quickly. Thank you.

[@Mattix24]

Phew! After about 20 tries, finally got it! Thank you for the video!

[@mikep197]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This video saved me from completely replacing, and having to splice in a new switch.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@CaryCotterman]

Thanks! After quite a bit of fiddling with it, I finally got it back together and working. I probably wouldn't have been able to figure it out without your video.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Any1know]

Thanks for the help. The best part about this video is that it is edited so it isn't any longer than it needs to be. Thank you.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Thanks! I'm glad this was helpful!

[@svartfrasr9755]

Yanked out my chain last night. Don't wanna buy a new switch. This video never made me so happy to dig out my precision screw driver set in my life lol.

[@Mitchlaut]

2.5 minutes of quick summary made it so that I can tell wifey later that I know what I'm doing sometimes. Thanks!

[@cooly9277]

Awesome channel. Love what you do without that attached bs

[@jaycimbak7781]

Excellent video! I went to turn the fan on before I went to bed and the chain broke and the fan was on high all night! One suggestion though...when you go to put the cover back on the spring loaded chain winder instead of holding it with your finger and sliding the cover on and having the spring release many times, take a toothpick and stick it in the hole on the side and hold down the chain winder with the toothpick. It is so much easier and lets you fiddle with the cover without the tension spring releasing!

[@Themurphyshow7]

That's a good idea 👍

[@Saitch51]

This video helped me know what to look for when fixing my fan pull chain. Luckily, I had the same green and black switch assembly. However, I had issues with the pull chain jamming after reassembly. I tried pushing the rotating piece down as shown, but that didn't work for me to unjam the mechanism. I was able to reset my chain by pulling hard (mostly out of frustration) on the chain after it was reassembled. This somehow reset the position of the chain. Thanks for the great video!

[@mareusio]

I spent close to 2 hours trying to follow this video with my same green and black switch assembly before coming here and trying to read every single comment until someone shared the same experience. Pulling super hard got mine to work, it took two people to hold and pull it separately, what a nightmare! Thanks for sharing your information!

[@unclecharles]

Awesome! My next door neighbors’ kid just broke my son’s chain. Thanks for teaching us!

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@pamragland4205]

Great video. All the other videos have you replacing the switch. It's not expensive but nice to know you can repair it.

[@TheBlackfizzonator]

Just fixed a ceiling fan that woudn't turn off at work; thank you!

[@markberenguer1096]

Thanks for the video. It took a little doing and a new chain but $7 later from Amazon and viola. On my unit the speed control wires are held by a small metal pieces and one fell out and took some time replacing so be careful disassembling and re-assembling.

[@mingerti]

Youre a bad ass! I was about to just buy a whole new piece. I didnt know it was that easy

[@wakingcharade]

thank you for not just telling us to replace it

[@ymgmango3575]

Thank you so much you saved me and my mom $100 with this

[@wicken486]

I really appreciate you posting this very helpful short guide.

[@wmmanganaro]

Happy in Chicagoland. Thanks for this video. I'm reasonably comfortable with electrical & managed to open up the fan and pull the switch apart. I was having trouble removing the chain, so the detailed disassembly/reassembly was a big help! Definitely improved my confidence to repair as opposed to replace & even that would be far more cost effective than new fan!

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@johniglesias6890]

Thank you so much for this video. Just fixed my fan and it cost me nothing but my time to do it :)

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@beautybyroo452]

My husband might shit himself if he comes home and the fan is working again .. wish me luck

[@DLuds10]

well did he?

[@1000REMBOY]

@@DLuds10 the world may never know

[@OVGR]

C'mon update us now

[@josephgurka8427]

Very classy

[@SpeakerOfWords]

Lemme check before he gets home

[@FreyjaJ]

Thank you so much for this video - I really needed a quick fix with visuals and was despairing that I'd find a video demonstrating a repair on this kind of paddle ceiling fan. Awesome!

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@bradleypaul409]

Thank you so much! Saved me on our vacation! 10/10!

[@kathrynwehagen117]

Thank You! So grateful to KZbin for these DIY videos

[@farahshiqin5960]

Thanks dude.!! You really saved my life... Only the chain can't be fixed because there is a special screw at the chain thingy itself. I've only managed to change the speed but still, it works!!!! Thank you

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@bostonmizer1397]

If it wasn't for this video I wouldn't know all I had to do is wind the chain you're the best dude

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

:D Glad it helped!

[@abogs695]

Good video & my $150 light/fan now works. Yea!! I agree with the gripe about no closeups, especially when disassembling & assembling the pull-chain mechanism. The fast speed was great for taking down/putting up the assembly but needed to slow when showing pull-chain work. I'm considering a back-up pull-chain assy fm Amazon ($12-ZE268S6) because it doesn't feel like it going to last a whole lot longer. Thanks for the video!

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@KrisRothe]

Really like it! Would this also work for the pull chain that controls the light?

[@heather8743]

Ahhhh thank you! It took me a while, but that's still faster than waiting around for someone else to do it, or ordering a more expensive replacement part and waiting on that.

[@alfredobrown]

Man, I just paid 3 bucks for a switch. I thought once the chain broke, that was it. Oh well, i now know how to fix it when it brakes again. Thanks for sharing !

[@JKDLIFER]

$3? Consider yourself lucky then. I just spent a few hours doing this because I was having all sorts of problems. I would have gladly paid $3 to have it already done for me!

[@paulysci925]

Just finished fixing my fan but I had to buy the new switch for $6, thank you for the inspiration 🤙👍🙏

[@pershop4950]

If you bought a new switch then this video actually didn't explain some of the stuff you had to do, to install that new switch.

[@TwizzKid18]

Wow a 3 min video and I fixed it before my dad wanted to buy an entire new fan >

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

LOL. thats awesome!

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Awesome!

[@NewWorld0rder]

This video helped me save a lot of time and money. Thanks !!!

[@plainplow]

Thanks so much! I fixed my pull chain which was a little more difficult than this video indicated. I had difficulty figuring out how to put the spring into place. But I looked at the way the other pull chain was configured and that helped a lot.

[@jessicapeterson3962]

Quick easy and to the point thank you most videos talk to much thank u

[@kjbroadcasting3943]

Thanks for this great video! Worked like a charm tonight. Would have saved me $60 6 years ago.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped! And also glad it saved you money now.

[@andresparrow2971]

Good look on the vid... figured it was a 10 minute fix... thanks 👍🏾👍🏾

[@justina208]

Thank you! you saved me from having to spend another $5 on another one of those switches. I wasn’t sure how to reset the spring part,

[@NightShade1161]

Thank you soooo damnnnn much!, mine just broke and it’s 330am and 90 freaking degrees!,! I’m so so happy I found this! I can easily fix it now,,... again thank you so so much for taking the time to do this...

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@takeover08]

Took me a while getting the Springy effect (1:50 mark) but through diligence, I got it done. Thank you!!! Great help my man!

[@ktharrington04]

Thank you! Exactly what I needed! Didn't know I had to wrap the chain.

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

Glad it helped!

[@ANIMEAFREAK]

this comment is underrated lol. saved me

[@Zylaw1]

I was getting ready to purchase a new switch and replace the one that is broken but I'll pull the broken one apart and see if I can fix it doing your method - very cool . . . Thanks

[@zeroexperiencerequired91]

no problem.

[@khanartist7987]

Not all hero's wear capes. Thanks man!