How to repair pull chain light switch in ceiling fan

How to repair pull chain light switch in ceiling fan

[@lukesharwood8365]

*Love it! Keeps the room very **Fastly.Cool** . The manual states it comes with a year warranty and 5 year part replacement. The compressor makes the typical sound...small price to pay for AC.*

[@dtjones928]

Clearly explained, efficient editing, no personality distractions, emphasized safety (power off), and saved me money. Like a previous reviewer, I went to Home Depot and bought the replacement switch for $3.23. Screwdriver, a wire cutter, a couple of wire caps. Not a professional electrician, it took maybe 30 minutes. Thanks Big Time!

[@jackyou3145]

This video is still helping people 11 years later. THANK YOU! Saved myself hundreds because i had two fans that i thought had to be replaced altogether.

[@Caberi1]

I was afraid of doing it Being a single mom I have to do it by myself So, I did it with no problem Thank you for the step by step video

[@TTundragrizzly]

I'll marry you, so you won't need to do it anymore.

[@tanbobo7891]

Bmn 6y

[@megajoemaggie]

This is an example of a PERFECT tutorial. I would watch more of your tutorials even if I didn't have to fix anything. Nicely done and thank you so much for the instruction to fix a stubborn pull chain!

[@lykri3350]

I am a single lady, so I have to do things myself. I've been doing the wrong kind of searches for a couple days, so I have been afraid to tackle my ceiling fan problem. But now, with a new search, I found yours and my fix is clear to me. Shew! My problem is the kitchen fan/light. The fan stopped working and it's surely been NEEDED for the last two months. I knew how, so I took it apart and blew it out with compressed air, but that didn't help. So I put it back together and did this final search that brought me here and you have cleared up my thick-headed thinking. SOOO, now at least I know how to take it apart and put it back together. I just need to get the switch. I won't get to it for a week, tho, at least. But at least I am not timid anymore.

[@Chrisrico1]

right on brother. KZbin saves my ass two to three times a year. Thank you!

[@jimmyjam2540]

A year?? I watch two to three how to videos on a daily lol

[@XJRosales]

Life saver!!! Glad KZbin is a thing and people like this guy share their knowledge

[@wagslick]

Glad it worked for you. I use it all the time for my projects as well.

[@Ross_From_Synthetica]

Thank you for making this so easy to understand. I completed this in about 20 minutes after watching it a few times, and I am definitely no electrician!

[@TheVicksta1]

You go girl! I'm 52 y/o and I try to fix/build everything myself. You're right-you can find all the help you need on the internet. I also use the library a lot. And thanks to people, like Wagslick, that take the time to post helpful videos :-)

[@nilbog]

Thank you so much sir. You did a great job holding the camera to the important parts and for talking slowly and clearly. Too many handymen talk fast and assume you know some steps.

[@Negastoat]

I had the exact same problem in that my cheap ceiling fan / lamp combo had the chain to the light seize, becoming unusable. After watching this video I felt confident in pulling the thing apart and finding the snail shaped clicker switch. It was dirty and I hit it with some WD40 and lo and behold, it was working again. Thanks for making the video - it helped a ton in visualizing the path I needed to take in finding the part.

[@hair6669]

Thanks to your WD-40 comment, I skipped the trip to Home Depot! I thought I was gonna have to replace it again (replaced it about 2 years ago). Thanks for the video!

[@Cloudy991]

Thanks a Million for the great tip! WD-40 did the job in my case too.

[@davidalanmeyer]

I tried it too and it totally worked! Thanks for saving me tons of time!

[@96t5wagon]

This worked like a charm! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@dosduce]

This was a huge help! It was flawless and quick. My globes had rubber gasgets that were old and brittle. They broke when I took them off. I replaced them with rubber bands, it worked well! I thought I was going to have to replace the entire fan costing me $70 to $100. The replacement switch cost less than $4. I followed you instructions to the letter, it worked great! Thanks much for this great video!

[@anilborah3127]

Looks great, and with a brighter bulb installed that’s all the light you need. kzbin.infoUgkxWF88GpljEn-0o34vtLFazEQ5h5Q33SjU As far as ease of installation- this was my first ceiling fan and it took about 3 hours because I had no idea what I was doing and also it’s helpful to have a second set of hands and a magnetic drill bit. Works great.

[@michellegutierrez3847]

You explain very well! Did it with zero problems. Thanks!

[@audreymeyer5616]

Thank you! My son was jumping up and swinging on the chain to his ceiling fan and it won’t click at all to do anything. Nothing works. He knows better. I enjoy learning about how things work and learning how to repair! Thanks again!

[@StingRayNet]

Great video, tackled mine in around 15 mins. Purchased light switch at Home Depot for under $4.

[@jimstreeter7361]

This is a really great video on replacing the ceiling fan light switch! I really liked the approach of cutting the wires of the old switch, identifying the top and bottom switch wires, and splicing in the new switch with wire nuts. The repair took less than an hour and the new switch only cost $6 at the local hardware store. Success! Thank you!

[@AppleShampooProductions]

Just wanted to say thanks, man. Had this problem, and you really helped me out. Didn't spend a dime too because I had an old broken ceiling fan out rusting away in the back yard that I scavenged for the chain switch.

[@gomerpal9616]

Great vid, with the exception that the switch is a simple on/off switch. It doesn't care which wire is hot, it simply breaks the circuit. Thanks.

[@brunolopez4117]

So if I take the switch out and just put the cut wires together the light should work?

[@atomictacco]

@@brunolopez4117 Yep, the bulbs will be lit all the time with no way to turn them off and have the fan running however.

[@creakycrickets]

Thanks! Used your advice in 2021. Made the process straightforward and easy, so we could do it ourselves for under $5, instead of calling in an expert.

[@Sandy-o]

Thank you for this video!! I fixed the ceiling fan within my dining room! I was going to purchase a whole new fan; but decided to see if replacing the part was something I could do myself. I found your video and I fixed it myself by following your instructions! I appreciate your video being very step by step, clear, and direct! Thank you! 😊

[@dougconley]

Toughest part for me is getting all those dang wires back up in there where they came from.

[@witkovskym]

Thank you so much for this helpful video! I was able to fix our fan without any problem. My first electrical work in our new home!

[@MARTINADBA1980]

Man I can't thank you enough! I had the same issue with my ceiling fan light and now its all fixed! Thanks :)

[@ELMOWAS15]

Easily & Clearly, filmed & explained. You got right to the point. Perfect. Thank You.

[@snelson8523]

Easy and simple instructions. Gave me the confidence to do it myself. Fan AND lights work!

[@elchewtoy]

Thank you for sharing. Just what I needed. Simple and to the point!

[@TheMongo1357]

THANK YOU!!! Same brand fan light switch went out and wasn't sure of wiring! You saved me with this video!

[@ExecutionKing]

Thank you so much! First time having to do something like this, and you nailed it! I used a piece of electrical tape around the “top” wire so I didn’t get mixed up. I also used an orange wire nut and then wrapped the bottom part of the nut with electrical tape for double safety.

[@EternallyRavenous]

I followed the tutorial and the instructions were perfect. Switch replaced with new chain and working switch. Thank you for this tutorial!

[@huntersmith8724]

fixed mine by spraying (carefully) a little grease into the switch mechanism. Might not last as long as a new switch but it saved me a trip to the store and only took a few minutes.

[@sheilagaines8502]

Your video is very good and straight to the point. However, the hole where the chain switch goes will vary depending on who the manufacturer is. In my case the hole for the chain-switch was "tapped," "threaded' so I could not just pull the chain-switch out as you did. I had to identify the wires (your idea), disconnect the wires and then unscrew the chain-switch. To put the replacement chain-switch in I had to screw it back in, reconnect the wires and finish the job. This is coming from a person who do not mess around with electricity other than changing batteries in a flash-light. Thank you for you video.

[@WardHammond]

Thanks. I repaired the light on my fan quite easily after watching your video.

[@TohGahr]

My 3 year old yanked on the light chain until it just became screwed up! Thank you for this video

[@avavanpelt926]

Time to act like the man of the house and fix my fan. Thank you sir! This girl is got some mild work to do.

[@ChillPill365]

Hey man this was the best video on this subject that I came across. No music or anything just straight up calmly explaining it. Got my lights working again! Appreciate it.

[@houton646]

Thank you for your excellent video. I watched it twice, then went to H.D., bought the switch and wire caps and fixed it myself in less than 30 min.

[@kathleenbraun5092]

I had to get my bronze pull chain online and it was more expensive than the one Lowe's had but still way cheaper than hiring someone. This was a perfect tutorial Thanks so much!

[@BlossomBraemer]

Great instructions! Fixed my daughters fan in just minutes. Thank you!

[@kwikkeys11]

EXCELLENT video! Thanks so much for taking something seemingly complex and making it more simple so that even I can do it.

[@Nadiashopefoundation]

Hi!! Totally thought I had to buy a new ceiling fan but was able to fix this myself in 10min and $15 from Lowes. Thank you so so much for this informational video. Really appreciate it.

[@cristinbarfield533]

Thank you!!!!!! Your quick and easy instructions made it simple for me to change out the busted light switch in our ceiling fan!!!

[@jasontaylor2700]

This video has helped me twice in the past two years. Thanks a lot!

[@hdewrell]

I am not handy at all, but I just followed your video and saved myself an electrician's visit. Under $4 and less than 20 minutes. Thanks a ton!

[@gutcassidy]

I’m about to do this, very clear video. My dad is an electrician so I know just enough to know you’re not, and yet your explanation is so helpful, accurate and clear that’s a great skill.

[@pilgrim985]

AND THERE WAS LIGHT! Thanks to your instructional video! I wouldn’t have known how to fix it otherwise! Thanks!

[@ButrzV2]

Very helpful video. I was hoping for "repair" rather than "replace," but this works too.

[@Walkingfenix]

Thanks a ton for the video. The switch in my friend's ceiling fan pretty much shattered, and this is gonna be helpful in replacing it. When I opened the cover going in blind and saw bits of copper and plastic strewn about, I was concerned haha

[@scorch72]

awesome video, we practically have the same fan. switch was a $5 part at home depot, I was back in business in less than 10 minutes.

[@gcdiver]

Thanks for posting! Helped me fix my fan for less than $3 and 10 minutes work.

[@njds1974]

Very helpful! Thanks for posting. My repair was a snap after seeing the video!

[@lgayhart5719]

Thank you for simple, clear instructions to replace light switch on a ceiling fan.

[@Thesyolanda]

This is perfect. Just the problem I'm having and now I can fix it myself. Seems simple enough. Thanks.

[@josephw.mcgonigle7074]

This video made a novice feel like a pro. Thank you!

[@MrJaimesolis]

I just fixed mine and it is exactly the same fan as you showed on the video. I followed your instruction, easy. Thanks a bunch!

[@ogeekeh9221]

This video made me feel like I can fix anything now! Thank you so much, I fixed my light switch because of you. =)

[@cvj2003]

I want to fix mine but do I need to turn off the switch on the wall or flip the switch in the breaker box?

[@wagslick]

Turn power off at the fuse box or breaker.

[@gtoycoma]

Yeah. He failed to mention that.

[@al2854]

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[@Nakoaarnold]

Thanks! just did this and now there is light again. I was living in a world of daaaarkness.

[@shaniebin]

Great video, thank you. The kids pulled the chain right out of the switch- but the fix looks the same.

[@ekidoo]

Thanks for sharing this video. I will be trying a switch repair soon. I love that your video took it step by step. Looks simple enough! Good job.

[@Prairyson]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!

[@miriammiriamxoxo]

thanks, great video! I replaced the switch in less than 30 minutes and it works!!! : )

[@ablessing702]

Thank you! I needed it!

[@bri28152]

Thank you this was so helpful!

[@imthianramgobin457]

Thank you so much. You saved me money and alleviated some stress in a trying time.

[@NOCAP547]

This is just what i needed!! Thanks.

[@theedman22]

A personal thanks to you. You made a seeming "pain in the bottom" job, easier! :-) How cool is it that you can teach someone something like this in a video, online. Thanks again!

[@randomvideos4706]

Never ever seen the inside of a ceiling fan, but I was able to do the job thanks to this video!! Thanks!

[@andrewarnatt8998]

Thanks! Just replaced my daughter’s fan light switch. Very easy to do with your instructions.

[@rozeusa1102]

thank you for the video! i can instal my new replacement switch!

[@carlaraygoza453]

Thank you so very much!!! This was a great help for my husband and I!

[@beyourbesteveryday1458]

Spot on my friend spot on! It took me all of 10 minutes to complete. Great video!

[@DanielRomero-yd3xk]

I was not at all expecting him to sh*t on Westinghouse like that at the end 😂

[@volumecorps8086]

Fixed my light, thanks to this video. Thank you!

[@Frogger900]

Actually, wire polarity shouldn't matter for the pull chain relay as all it does is complete the circuit. Also, if you no longer want the pull chain feature or want a quick temporary fix, wire nut together the two wires that connect to the relay.

[@azannah]

Thank you for that comment. I didn't think the wires made a difference. Almost was scared off when he said top wire bottom wire. My replacement switch isn't exactly the same.

[@leonelverduzco3122]

I kept thinking what do you mean, I had a non working light for years and now you are saying I can just connect "top and bottom" wires coming form the fan and that's it? It makes sense, but just double checking. My new switch has blue red and black so I was lost since there are only two black wires coming down from the ceiling.

[@leonelverduzco3122]

I connected both wires and It didn't work. :(

[@alexisbrown9697]

Thanks for this! Your instructions were easy to follow

[@rudyg1049]

Thanks for your time in making this video, it saved me some money. Thanks again.

[@ColdCam7_7]

I'm not sure why you received 120 "Dislikes" because I followed your steps in the video and they're perfect. Thanks

[@Sandman35739]

Thanks for the video! Got my living room ceiling fan fixed to the delight of my lovely wife.

[@shon7730]

Paw patrol

[@julia1267]

Thanks! Had the same issue and this helped me fix it!

[@JorgenSindyCortez]

Thank you for taking time to help others like me..

[@fasante1]

Thanks, this is great help. I have been trying to a long time.

[@jsiqueblue4948]

thanks man, you just helped me fix my light!

[@zacksmith1375]

I just wanted say thanks for posting this video. It was very very helpful.

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

I used this video to successfully replace my faulty switch. Thank you!

[@kelsal133]

Well done. Short, easy to understand and best of all, very similar to my fan-light. Thank you ! Only difference: my snail shaped device was actually screwed down into the base! Not push thru ~ but screwed thru. So, anyone in the same situation should remove the wires from the snail shaped switch, then unscrew/remove. Afterwards, screw the new one into the base THEN attach wires! : )

[@2950Homestead]

Thank you so much. Very helpful video. Replaced the switch in no time and it works.

[@lindaallen954]

Thanks so much for a great video. I was thrilled that a single woman is capable to do so many things if they just take the time to look things up on the internet. Thanks, a great job wagslick.

[@icefire436]

Thank you so much!!!!!! Best video I watched for this!

[@NightmareCandy]

Thank you this is just what I needed

[@maurofelipe76]

Thank you so much for this. Perfect. A $4 part and your video saved me all kinds of headaches.

[@snooksdog70]

I am not very handy but your video made it much easier then I expected. Thanks a bunch!

[@nathanbrownbass8484]

This is excellent! Thank you.

[@ddunnguard7746]

Thanks for the reply Troy. I've replaced three light kits and two light chain pull switches, which led to gross over-confidence. I had already cut the wires under the canopy when I realized a third lead was connected thru the canopy which I assumed is the hot or power lead. The leads on the old switch are colored differently from the replacement switch. The light kit has a white lead running to a cluster of 4 white wires leading to each of the four fixtures, and a black lead running to a cluster of 4 black wires running to each fixture. The presumed hot wire is from the fan housing. The replacement switch has black, red, and blue leads. Can I assume the black lead on the switch goes to power and the blue and red are interchangeable as to which cluster they tie to?

[@somedude1766]

great tutorial I replaced a broken switch in no time at all thanks to your video

[@Gambit4Hire]

Thanks for making this video. It worked perfectly and saved me from having to buy a new light and ceiling fan.

[@michaelwinslow5592]

Thank you for that info. And thank you for not trying to be a comic.

[@BombillaShooter]

fantastic! just fixed the ceiling fan light switch in the kids' room! one more thing gone off the honey do list!

[@RGonzo8020]

Great video! Omw to home depot in a few to do this myself. Ty.