Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan.

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funbro1

funbro1

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Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan. If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it. An easy repair you can do yourself and save lots of money.

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@locohuero
@locohuero 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a simple, step by step, without a 5 minute lecture about what your going to do. Simple and to the point, just what I needed.
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@erict.4210
@erict.4210 6 жыл бұрын
I have never fixed anything electrical, but with the help of your video I was able to repair my ceiling fan without getting electrocuted!!! Thank you for posting this video sir!!
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
Good to hear that you got it done, Glad the video helped, Thanks for watching.
@michaelmiller3606
@michaelmiller3606 6 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I spent $4.58 and right at 20 mins to fix it. A new ceiling fan $159.99. thanks to you I saved $155.41 plus labor. And I looked good in front of the misses.
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome news, Thanks for watching.
@stephaniewebb5028
@stephaniewebb5028 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed after my son yanked the chain too hard from his ceiling fan which caused the chain to break off inside the fixture. I made him help me and next time he has to do it on his own! Appreciate the clear instructions!
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Thanks for watching.
@kburns819
@kburns819 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you!!!! As someone who had never done this before, I was able to follow your instructions and do it myself. It was so gratifying when I turned the light on and it worked! Thank you so much for this video!!
@funbro1
@funbro1 10 жыл бұрын
Glad you were able to use it to help you with your repair. Thanks for watching.
@heidivarner
@heidivarner 6 жыл бұрын
THanks, Bob! You're the best! You saved me from buying a whole new ceiling fan. I can't believe how easy it was--you gave great directions.
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
Great to hear, Thanks for watching
@MariaCHikes
@MariaCHikes 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! There’s nothing a woman can’t fix with awesome tutorials like yours!
@funbro1
@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@ipinch666
@ipinch666 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this quick fix demo, made me look good in front of the missus without electrocuting myself lol. Cheers mate.
@klyzn
@klyzn 6 жыл бұрын
Thats when you realized that you became a Men.
@nikkihuse9873
@nikkihuse9873 6 жыл бұрын
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@rosemary1618
@rosemary1618 6 жыл бұрын
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@lilhamlinz1374
@lilhamlinz1374 6 жыл бұрын
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@pakkmann
@pakkmann 5 жыл бұрын
appreciate the video. My chain didn't break, but the switch did. Followed your instructions, works fine now. Thanks!
@funbro1
@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome,Thanks for watching.
@mrkbiii8669
@mrkbiii8669 6 жыл бұрын
Glad you posted this in 2013!!! I just used your video to fix a broken switch. Great video!
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Thanks for watching.
@anastazjagalczak5455
@anastazjagalczak5455 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, finally fixed it after breaking it 2 years ago! So happy I can sleep with a fan on now, woohoo!!
@funbro1
@funbro1 7 жыл бұрын
It is nice to have a fan on while sleeping. Glad to hear you were able to use the video. Thanks for watching.
@ThePattytis27
@ThePattytis27 10 жыл бұрын
I live alone and have gone without a working fan light for about 2 years, I thought i would have to buy a whole new fan, thank you so much!!! I can do this myself now!!
@funbro1
@funbro1 10 жыл бұрын
That's great, Think of the money you just saved! Thanks for the comment.
@TheVaporate23
@TheVaporate23 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! It was just as easy as you made this look! I really appreciate how you spoke confidently and clearly!
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.
@IslandDustin
@IslandDustin 6 жыл бұрын
Big thumbs up for mounting your camera to the fan blade to shoot the video -- Thanks for the fix, brother! ...I was also hoping to just re-attach the chain, but this is gonna take me $3 and about 14 minutes. Not the end of the world...
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
Good deal, Thanks for watching
@brucejandrey750
@brucejandrey750 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for having a 2nd individual shoot the video while you show the repair. It's annoying when someone tries to hold a phone cam while doing a one-handed repair. Nicely done.
@funbro1
@funbro1 8 жыл бұрын
Funny you should say that because I shot the video all by myself with the help of a special tripod. I agree with what you say about trying to hold the camera with one hand and try to do a one handed repair. Just don't do it. anyway, Thanks for watching.
@aplantbasedjourneytohealth35
@aplantbasedjourneytohealth35 10 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say THANK you so much! We have been without a light in our bedroom for .. many months! the fan worked, and we resorted to closet lights and bathroom lights when it was necessary to add light to the room. We didn't want to pay someone to fix it, and knew we could, but, well I was intimidated. I watched a video way back then, when it broke, a different one, and it was thorough, but it kind of scared me. Yours was short, concise, to the point and exactly what I needed to feel more comfortable so I could try it. First thing I did was turn off the breaker, then unscrew everything so that I could see the switch (so I knew I would buy the right one). My fan had a blue wire and a black wire which threw me. I went to the hardware store, and the guy said that the blue and black meant they were both hot wires (they only had 2 black wire switches) he said it should work, so, I brought it home, positioned the switch the same as the old one tried to line up the wires just in case) turned on the power to test, and VOILA! to be honest, changing the switch for a newbie, it only took me about 5 minutes to get that done - it took longer to put the darn thing back together than it did to change the switch. for me - about 15 minutes or less total. This is long a long post, but I am just thrilled and had to say THANKS! I turned everything off and am waiting till my husband gets home so I can surprise him with the fix :) hurray!!
@funbro1
@funbro1 10 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, glad that the video was able to help. Thanks for watching.
@dmd5201
@dmd5201 4 жыл бұрын
I could not have done this without you. Thanks for having the same type of ceiling fan as me!
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.
@garyb8186
@garyb8186 6 жыл бұрын
I need to replace the chain for the fan, the one for the lights is ok.
@sandymason8827
@sandymason8827 3 жыл бұрын
Show film.
@funbro1
@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын
It will be the same procedure just for the fan. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
@flawlessvic
@flawlessvic 5 жыл бұрын
This looks good. I pulled the chain and the bloody thing came right out of the housing unit. Initially looked like the chain just separated, but upon further inspection, the little chain 'catch' in the unit broke. Tiny little plastic piece. So got to replace the whole switch. Fun times.
@funbro1
@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын
Hope it went smooth. Thanks for watching.
@ve86scbw2
@ve86scbw2 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, good camerawork, simple directions. Helped me fix my snapped pull chain easily. Thanks!
@funbro1
@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@iamric23
@iamric23 4 жыл бұрын
Very good information, however there is one thing that I never saw after watching several of these types of videos. I bought a 3 speed double capacitor fan switch at home depot. It went in real easy, and then when I turned on the fan it worked. However, the fan would not turn off, so I figured that it was faulty. Well when I got back to the store and was about to select the same switch, I notice that there was another switch of the same size but I noticed that it said single capacitor. I asked the guy who was in that department and he said more than likely, this would be the switch for your fan. Well he was right, and now it works like new. So be sure to know which capacitor your fan is set up for.
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@frickpoo6644
@frickpoo6644 10 жыл бұрын
thanks for your vid. changed it out within 10 minutes. and only cost $5. it took longer to take the tiny screws out,then to change the switch. thx again.
@funbro1
@funbro1 10 жыл бұрын
frick poo Glad you liked it and it was able to help. It really isn't all that bad once you have done it. Thanks for watching.
@marpay2
@marpay2 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob for such a great video!! I changed both of my ceiling fans switch today & you saved me money before the contractors get it on Wednesday 💕
@funbro1
@funbro1 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Think of the money you saved. Thanks for watching.
@brooke_moon
@brooke_moon 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I’m newly single and having to be my own Fix-It Felix, and this vid made this project totally doable.
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was a help, Thanks for watching.
@biancagriffin8501
@biancagriffin8501 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this simple diy video! My children and I viewed it together, and we just finished installing our pull chain!👍😃
@funbro1
@funbro1 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@Ellen_Petty_1970
@Ellen_Petty_1970 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob! You just saved me a bunch of money. I love learning a new skill and saving money. With no "honey" to do my "honey-do's", I have to rely on google and youtube to learn how to do them myself -- so THANK YOU for taking the time to make this video!
@funbro1
@funbro1 10 жыл бұрын
hb9252 I'm Glad the video was able to help, Thanks for watching.
@rkgsd
@rkgsd 6 жыл бұрын
hb9252 I'd be honored to be your honey if you're in southern California.
@dannyboy768
@dannyboy768 6 жыл бұрын
Smooth
@foxthorne
@foxthorne 9 жыл бұрын
My ceiling fan was missing the chain on the speed select pull chain switch. I didn't necessarily needed to replace the whole pull switch. I without help, just opened up the pull chain switch itself and added a new chain. This was a tricky operation but got the pull chain switch working again!
@funbro1
@funbro1 9 жыл бұрын
foxthorne Now that's getting it done.
@jessi1371
@jessi1371 4 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful thank you! My husband and I just fixed this problem on both our daughters’ fans!
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for watching.
@yuistay618
@yuistay618 4 жыл бұрын
My fan light works again now!! My dad and I are electricians now aha,, thank you this was super helpful!!
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching.
@robinson101011
@robinson101011 10 жыл бұрын
You saved me over a $100. Great video! Great detail.
@funbro1
@funbro1 10 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Robinson That is great!! Thanks for watching
@flyfisherbob16
@flyfisherbob16 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Bob, ya saved me......very informative and easy to follow! Next time when I do an electrical fix I'll take a picture of the wiring diagram with cell phone...dummy me!!
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
Great, Thanks for watching.
@MKFlyer937
@MKFlyer937 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your help! Helped me understand the quick process to fix the speed switch. I bought a replacement at a local hardware store for $5.99 - it is likely cheaper at the big box locations.
@funbro1
@funbro1 7 жыл бұрын
It could be cheaper but the time savings would be worth it. glad you were able to use the video. Thanks for watching
@shirleyfloyd378
@shirleyfloyd378 7 жыл бұрын
hello thanks for the video I was wondering was it for fan only I was making the bed I accidentally snatched out the chain for the light so would I have to replace the chain like you did or the one I had before just plug it back ...? please help 😃
@funbro1
@funbro1 7 жыл бұрын
The fan and light pull chain both change out very close to the same way, so if you are using this video to change the light or fan it should work. Hope this answers your question.
@ericagoodwin3514
@ericagoodwin3514 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I didn't even know they sold a replacement switch.
@funbro1
@funbro1 8 жыл бұрын
Yep, should be an easy fix. Thanks for watching.
@Samstraysongs
@Samstraysongs 7 жыл бұрын
You did a fine instructional job in explaining this unknown how to replace. I am most grateful for you time THANKS!!
@funbro1
@funbro1 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@Samstraysongs
@Samstraysongs 7 жыл бұрын
funbro1, very cool excellent video!
@funbro1
@funbro1 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@johannaforgy1933
@johannaforgy1933 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Single mom here and I know I can do this now that I've seen how!!
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for watching.
@BlankityBlank
@BlankityBlank 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. I was afraid I was going to need an entirely new fan. (Mounting your camera to the fan blade was also an excellent idea)
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@hug4lyfe
@hug4lyfe 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Very easy instructions and I was able to fix mine without my boyfriend.
@funbro1
@funbro1 10 жыл бұрын
Glad you were able to use the video to get the job done. Thanks for watching.
@paulallen6928
@paulallen6928 6 жыл бұрын
The fact I have to buy an entirely new light kit just to replace a 10 cent metal pull string pisses me off.
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
You should be able to purchase just the switch. Best of luck.
@GreenboyQueso
@GreenboyQueso 5 жыл бұрын
Same
@rochelle4717
@rochelle4717 5 жыл бұрын
Me too
@beraniahernandez9028
@beraniahernandez9028 4 жыл бұрын
@@funbro1 en en en iio
@ellesnyder942
@ellesnyder942 3 жыл бұрын
@@funbro1 i bought one for $6.
@JesseCuster
@JesseCuster 6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Thanks a lot!
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@drneely13
@drneely13 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much I love doing my own work, learning new DIY projects. Now I can do this, no man needed...lolol
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@LynnR40
@LynnR40 9 жыл бұрын
a lot easier then I thought it would be. thanks for sharing this video.
@funbro1
@funbro1 9 жыл бұрын
+Lynn Reedy Thanks for watching.
@ZA123-z6c
@ZA123-z6c 6 жыл бұрын
Lynn Reedy was a great u
@funbro1
@funbro1 11 жыл бұрын
The process is very similar but the switch will be different, check the switch that you have in the fan. Hope this helps.
@Duchess444
@Duchess444 11 жыл бұрын
Will this also work for the fan pull chain?
@lilly6239
@lilly6239 9 жыл бұрын
brilliant! Helped me out a lot!! I thought it would be hopeless to fix
@funbro1
@funbro1 9 жыл бұрын
Lilly Nguyen Glad to hear it was a help. Thanks for watching.
@davemusic4853
@davemusic4853 5 жыл бұрын
Hopeless bitch. Eat a fart
@valerieturner_allProsperity
@valerieturner_allProsperity 4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial for the light pull chain. My problem is the fan pull chain. Is there a tutorial for that
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
The process will be almost identical only changing the other switch. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.
@Cujucuyo
@Cujucuyo 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! It was really helpful as I had purchased the pull chain and extra wire nuts but when I opened the fan casing I found the original pull chain only was connected to one cable, the other was not and I was wondering why the light wasn't working ( 4:06 ).
@funbro1
@funbro1 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@chuckwarren1554
@chuckwarren1554 5 жыл бұрын
Great Job! This was exactly what I was looking for Bob.
@funbro1
@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын
Good deal, Thanks for watching.
@jassimone371
@jassimone371 9 жыл бұрын
I'm doomed! :(
@ZA123-z6c
@ZA123-z6c 6 жыл бұрын
Jaye Luke has a good night i
@lisadobard6064
@lisadobard6064 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob thanks for the video. 👍😊Very helpful but my fan switch works but the light chain is jammed. Do I still need to change entire switch? HELP!! 😟
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
You could take it apart and see if you can get it un-stuck but if not then a replacement is in order. Thanks for watching.
@natashabonhomme3925
@natashabonhomme3925 3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Just wondering, if its the same process for the fan chain? My light chain is fine.
@funbro1
@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the procedure is almost exactly the same just changing the wires to the fan switch. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.
@beegyoshi69
@beegyoshi69 4 жыл бұрын
hey @funbro1 When you disconnect from power do you flip the breaker or just the light switch in the room?
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
Ideally the switch should be enough, but to be sure test the lines with a no-touch tester to make sure the power is off. Thanks for watching.
@yunha21
@yunha21 4 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a wirenut, can I use something else like tape?
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
No, A wire nut is the approved method. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.
@sparkleinyoureyes8259
@sparkleinyoureyes8259 4 жыл бұрын
I needed to see this video... I will be tackling this soon thx !! 👍
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
You got this. Thanks for watching.
@nathanross5597
@nathanross5597 4 жыл бұрын
This was a huge help. Thank you
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
@whiteponyboy
@whiteponyboy 6 жыл бұрын
I scrolled through the comments but couldn't quite ascertain if I need a specifically different part if the fan cord broke off, not the light cord. I bought the exact one in the video. Can I use that for the fan cord?
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
You will need a different switch for the fan because it usually has different speeds. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.
@shlomaster1
@shlomaster1 6 жыл бұрын
will this fan light switch also fix the issue if the chain for the fan ripped from the base? or is there another part i need for that? thanks
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
That should fix the issue, and It should be replaced the same way. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.
@tammylee5999
@tammylee5999 5 жыл бұрын
Do I have to flip the breaker/ turn the power off to repair the light switch or can I just turn it off by the light switch on the wall?
@funbro1
@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын
You can turn the power off at the switch to do the repair but it would not hurt to turn the breaker off just to be safe. Always check for power before doing this type of repair. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
@tammylee5999
@tammylee5999 5 жыл бұрын
@@funbro1 thank you so much
@toniasmith2882
@toniasmith2882 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this! I feel so great that I got this task done and it went so well-thanks to you!
@funbro1
@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@southernrebel9081
@southernrebel9081 6 жыл бұрын
Do I have to turn the power off at the main panel? Or can I just flip the power switch to the fan on the wall?
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
You should be able to turn off the switch but check the power at the fan before continuing and when it doubt turn off the breaker. Thanks for watching.
@strangeandwonderful247
@strangeandwonderful247 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. Someone took apart a fan to replace the light paddle switch but never finished it. I was not sure how to wire the new switch in place because nothing was labeled and the wires in the fan are different colors than the wires in the ceiling. This was perfect in showing me how to replace the paddle switch. Thank you so very much!
@funbro1
@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@araflores9333
@araflores9333 6 жыл бұрын
How can I replace the pull chain of the fan ? And do they sale replacements for that?
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, it would be the same way as the video shows except for the other switch. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching
@moecool4359
@moecool4359 9 жыл бұрын
if i hooked up the two wires directly that were cut eliminating the switch would that be a problem?just using the switch on the wall
@funbro1
@funbro1 9 жыл бұрын
Moises Padillo That would work but you if you only have one switch on the wall you will be turning off the fan as well as the light. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching.
@moecool4359
@moecool4359 9 жыл бұрын
yes,makes sense,there are two switches,one for light one for fan,thank s,didnt want to blow up the house
@SavitarTheSurfingGod
@SavitarTheSurfingGod 8 жыл бұрын
OMG thank you i have 3 fans that have broken chains our uncle fixed one a few years ago but took the entire fan down i resigned myself to having no light in my room other then a table lamp until i saw this video. Can now fix the office and my nephews light which is stuck on we end up just unscrewing the bulbs at night so he can still have his fan on it sucks. Now to watch how to fix the fan pull cord and see if it is this easy too lol.
@funbro1
@funbro1 8 жыл бұрын
The fan pull cord works the same way, follow the same instructions for the light and you should be good. Thanks for watching.
@goodwood0231564
@goodwood0231564 10 жыл бұрын
so you cant put the chain back in?
@funbro1
@funbro1 10 жыл бұрын
goodwood0231564 No
@csu3524
@csu3524 6 жыл бұрын
No!!!!! You buy it together in $5 package.
@CannaCatt
@CannaCatt 6 жыл бұрын
That. Is so. Annoying. A chain snapping really shouldn't have to lead to the replacement of the whole switch. It's a problem that happens too often for that. And for each chain yo have its own switch too. Ugh.
@parker7785
@parker7785 2 жыл бұрын
this is really helpful thank you funbro solutions my only fan is possessed and all my neighbours that still go outside think i should call a professional electrician ---- the problem ix mainly for our upcoming glorious summer vs gestsapo inclined people who think everything is a joke / god bless all our local and national repair people an]d hardware stores that carry lamps fans snack cigarettes and lotto....
@funbro1
@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching.
@khoivinh9170
@khoivinh9170 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant instructions, thank you. They worked perfectly.
@funbro1
@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@icymcspicy8855
@icymcspicy8855 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative and helpful, thank you!
@funbro1
@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@affensivedonut2055
@affensivedonut2055 4 жыл бұрын
... just finished... the wife wanted a new fan for our son's room, ... less than $10 and 20 min. later... fixed, thus I owe you a libation, cheers!
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@julianmichel1285
@julianmichel1285 3 жыл бұрын
If I turn off my light switch, will it kill the power from the ceiling fan or do I have to trip a breaker? Not trying to get electrocuted.
@funbro1
@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын
I would always recommend turning it off at the breaker. That being said many people do not but always be safe and check before doing any electrical work. Thanks for watching.
@JorgeMartinez-qt3kw
@JorgeMartinez-qt3kw 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this, just got it done but now Im getting a burning smell coming from the cables although everything seems fine. What could be the cause of such smell? Any help please?
@funbro1
@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you are smelling, it is possible that it is dust that was shaken loose when the new switch was wired in. Run it for a bit then turn off the electric and take it back apart, feel around for anything that might be warm/hot. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.
@donvickiewilson1033
@donvickiewilson1033 4 жыл бұрын
Is there a trick to getting the wire in the switch, they keeps bending.
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
Never had that problem before? Thanks for watching.
@lulu-vx5lf
@lulu-vx5lf 9 жыл бұрын
love the video, but still confused since the hardware store has a three way pull chain switch and a pull chain switch. I bought the single pull chain switch, but not sure if it is correct. My fan works fine on all three speeds, but my 2 lights are blinking like Christmas tree lights. both are operated from a single wall switch. Thanks, if you're still monitoring this.
@funbro1
@funbro1 9 жыл бұрын
lulu Yep I'm still monitoring this :-) The hardware store will have several different types of switches available for fans, some are for the fan itself and some are for the light, your best bet is to take your old one in with you and match it up with a new one. Look for the number of wires coming out of the new one to match the old one, IF you can find someone in the store that knows anything about electric they should be able to assist you with a new switch. Hope this helps. Keep us posted.
@norindr1972
@norindr1972 4 жыл бұрын
I was going to buy whole new fan glad I found your vdo
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@bfm2194
@bfm2194 5 жыл бұрын
So can you just turn the fan off first or do you have to flip the breaker to make sure I don’t get shocked
@funbro1
@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын
When in doubt turn off the breaker. Thanks for watching.
@daneterry5375
@daneterry5375 4 жыл бұрын
I accidentally pulled the chain out which turned the fan light from the "on position" to the "off position." Now my wall switch won't turn the light on. Is fixing this process still the same if I have no desire to replace the pull chain? I just want to be able to turn the light on/off using the wall switch again, I'd rather leave the pull chain absent to avoid it happening again. Thank you for your help.
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
The procedure will be very similar for the fan or the light pull chain. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.
@MrPnastyy
@MrPnastyy 6 жыл бұрын
Nice solid video Bob took me awhile to find a how to that was straight forward like your video was....
@patrickhenley2618
@patrickhenley2618 6 жыл бұрын
How do you change it if you broke the pull chain that controls the fan speed
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
You would follow the same process in this video but with the fan speed switch. That being said when you go to purchase the fan speed switch make sure you don’t get a light switch, they are different because most fan speed switches have more than one position. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching
@marcelam893
@marcelam893 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, I was about to buy a whole new fan .
@funbro1
@funbro1 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Think of the money saved.
@marcelam893
@marcelam893 8 жыл бұрын
+funbro1 yes 🤗👍🏼
@TPEACOCK12
@TPEACOCK12 9 жыл бұрын
thanks Bob ! Much better than looking at diagrams !
@funbro1
@funbro1 9 жыл бұрын
+Tony Peacock I agree, Thanks for watching.
@chrisflo24
@chrisflo24 4 жыл бұрын
Is it okay to use a normal copper to copper wirenut on aluminum wire? It seems that's what he did on this video but I'm not sure.
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
In the video the wires are not aluminum but to answer your question, when going to aluminum wire you should use no-ox or an anti oxidant. Ideal makes a purple wire but that can be used to go from aluminum to copper. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.
@chrisflo24
@chrisflo24 4 жыл бұрын
@@funbro1 oh okay I thought it was stranded aluminum? I have a ceiling fan chain I'm replacing it looked like aluminum wires to me so I wasn't sure if I could use wire connectors. Sorry I'm not an electrician.
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
If it’s a newer fan chances are very good that it is not aluminum. The wires can be stranded but still doubt they are aluminum.
@curtisrusko8908
@curtisrusko8908 5 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity did you kill the breaker to the fan or just leave the switch in the off position? Looking to fix mine
@funbro1
@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын
I just turned the switch off for this one BUT always make sure that the power is OFF first. Thanks for the question, and Thanks for watching.
@ellesnyder942
@ellesnyder942 3 жыл бұрын
My problem was slightly different. I have the 4 light fan and it has a separate area above the fan that has a night light in it. The unit is attached to a wall switch. If the switch is on, you could operate the fan and lights by pull strings (one for the fan, one for the lights.) By pulling the string you could turn the main lights on or off as well as the night light. Separately. So for years now, if the wall switch was on so were the main lights. The pull string did nothing. The night light quit working altogether. So I still figured it was a pull chain switch issue but having just done the change, it didn't affect it at all. I didn't have to run the wire up to the top- just use the wire nut to where both ends were attached in the main area below. At least they still work with the wall switch.
@funbro1
@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@Bigbluecollector316
@Bigbluecollector316 7 жыл бұрын
Is it the same fix to fix the wire that controls the fan speed
@funbro1
@funbro1 7 жыл бұрын
Yes, very similar. You can follow this video and change the fan speed switch as well. Thanks for watching.
@Waffles_Syrup
@Waffles_Syrup 3 жыл бұрын
My light switch chain has been broken for a long time now, and thanks to this video I've just realized I had the fan switch reversed so that the air pushed upwards for I don't know how long :P
@funbro1
@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching.
@isaaccastro4172
@isaaccastro4172 9 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to just put the pull switch back on ? My switch fell off because someone pulled it to hard. Would i be able to just get that same switch back on ?
@funbro1
@funbro1 9 жыл бұрын
Isaac Castro You might be able to it depends if there is anything hanging out of the switch that you could maybe grab with needle nose pliers. thanks for watching.
@natalieorozco7722
@natalieorozco7722 9 жыл бұрын
+funbro1 but what if part of the chain is in the hole where you put the chain at?
@funbro1
@funbro1 9 жыл бұрын
As long as you can get a connector onto the remaining piece of chain and add additional chain you should be able to save the switch and time wiring a new one.
@ecb713
@ecb713 9 жыл бұрын
Could you have used the short wire that was cut off when you replace the switch instead of cutting the clip with the three black wires. Will that work. thanks. Great video.
@funbro1
@funbro1 9 жыл бұрын
Eugene Bedka Yeah that would also work fine. Good question. Thanks for watching.
@enriqueiglesias71
@enriqueiglesias71 4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO.......IT WAS WHAT I NEDEED.......THANK YOU SO MUCH......👍👍👍👍👍👍
@funbro1
@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын
Most welcome 😊
@kcn8v
@kcn8v 7 жыл бұрын
How do I take the pull chain switch off mine doesn't just pull off
@funbro1
@funbro1 7 жыл бұрын
Look for a nut on the back side of the switch, inside. Different manufacturers have different ways of attaching the switches. Hope this helps.
@Irish4Beer
@Irish4Beer 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks to this video I was able to make the repair.
@richardhenckel9406
@richardhenckel9406 7 жыл бұрын
The switch to turn my cooling fan on came off when i went to turn it on after a shower. Is replacing the cooling fan chain faster than the chain to turn on the light?
@funbro1
@funbro1 7 жыл бұрын
They are done about the same way and the location is close so I would say the time is very similar. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching
@Galactusz007
@Galactusz007 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your help! I did everything you said...and did it. Simple fix once you know. Thanks again!
@funbro1
@funbro1 10 жыл бұрын
Galactusz007 Your right, once you know how it is not all that bad. Thanks for watching.
@Galactusz007
@Galactusz007 10 жыл бұрын
funbro1 Thank you!
@philipcrisafulli7551
@philipcrisafulli7551 6 жыл бұрын
I have replaced ceiling switches on my ceiling fan before, and I looked at the wiring, but this time the light fixture fell on the bed, and of course all that is left hanging from the fan is a blue, white and a black wire. I hooked up the blue wire to the black on the new switch, and the white to the white coming from the fan, what do I do with the black wire coming from the fan? The lights work, but not the fan? Help
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
It sounds like it needs to go to the motor the way you describe it?
@hestheMaster
@hestheMaster 6 жыл бұрын
White to white . Then the blue ( fan)and black(light) get connected together and go to one side of the switch. The black from the fan goes to the other side of the switch(hot always). The switch will turn both on or off then.
@bobbig703
@bobbig703 10 жыл бұрын
is this what i have to do if the chain is stuck? it won't move when i pull on it so the light wont' come one
@funbro1
@funbro1 10 жыл бұрын
It is a quick enough fix so I would go ahead and change out the pull chain switch, chances are it is bad.
@behumble7959
@behumble7959 6 жыл бұрын
this video helped me fix my ceiling fan. thanks
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
Sweet, glad it helped. Thanks for watching
@adammclean8287
@adammclean8287 6 жыл бұрын
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@jairamdas6761
@jairamdas6761 8 жыл бұрын
my calling fan needs a pull to start .what is the cause of it. what m have to replace for the cause
@funbro1
@funbro1 8 жыл бұрын
It sounds like your motor is bad.
@deisisotelo1396
@deisisotelo1396 9 жыл бұрын
Do I have to turn off the power in the whole room or just turn off the switch button
@funbro1
@funbro1 9 жыл бұрын
Deisi Sotelo Yes turn the whole room off.
@kristinaclark4264
@kristinaclark4264 6 жыл бұрын
Power off at the switch or the box?
@funbro1
@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын
You can start with just the switch but make sure to test it first. Thanks for watching.
@ShyRage1
@ShyRage1 10 жыл бұрын
Do you have to turn off all he power in home or just make sure light switch is off??
@funbro1
@funbro1 10 жыл бұрын
Well that depends on how comfortable you are with working with electric. I know people that would do this type of thing without turning the power off at all, but to play it safe it is always better to turn the switch off and do a test at the fan to make sure there is no power to it. It wouldn't hurt to turn the breaker off just in case someone enters the room and tries to flip the switch thinking they are going to give you more light but instead "light" you up. Best bet is to check the power at the fan before proceeding. Thanks.
@ShyRage1
@ShyRage1 10 жыл бұрын
funbro1 no...thank you
@ltc_2963
@ltc_2963 7 жыл бұрын
hi please help1 my chain is broken i think the chain is short im trying to get the light chain usabable again what to do?
@funbro1
@funbro1 7 жыл бұрын
You can follow along with the video for step by step instructions. Thanks for watching.
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