Ceiling Fan Pull Cord Is Stuck

Because you will at times find yourself fighting to get this stick unstuck from the ceiling fan pull string.

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. A noticeable click can be felt when pulled during normal operation. Most of these fans are operated with pull switches to adjust the speed and light settings. 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.

You will probably have to remove lower the light fixture section of the unit to get to the fan section. Check the operation of the pull cord switch. Over time the chain attached to the switch can jam keeping you from pulling it. See if you can find the broken end of the pull chain.

Installing a new switch is a simple and inexpensive project. The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain. It will reach up grab the string and you pull the stick down to adjust the ceiling fan. 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.

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. Many ceiling fan lights can be switched on and off with a pull cord. Light is off and i need it badly.

The ceiling fan has a wall switch and drop down chains to turn fan on off also light chain. If the cord doesn t click and retract when pulled the switch can be replaced with a new one. When this happens the easiest solution is to simply replace the entire switch assembly. 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.