for Summer or Winter.
Below are 2 different scenarios, one is a broken pull chain and one is a bad
switch.
method one of repair for fixing broken pull chain
Always turn off power before taking apart a ceiling fan or light switch.
To replace the fan light switch pull chain:
1. The switch housing needs to be removed.
2. Unscrew the screws holding the lighting assembly to the fan.
3. You should now see the light switch and where the pull chain has broken.
4. Unscrew the pull chain assembly from the switch.
5. If needed take the pull chain to your nearest hardware store and match
it up with a new one.
6. The new pull chain can be installed by screwing it on as the old one was
taken off.
7. Put everything back together and test the pull chain.
Method two of repairing a broken pull chain. This method involves an
Internal on/off switch for a ceiling fan light
Again one can see a picture of how this done at the link below.
http://removeandreplace.com/2014/05/06/how-to-fix-a-ceiling-fan-light-switch
-pull-chain/
To fix and replace a bad on/off light switch inside the ceiling fan:
1. Remove the light fixture housing from the fan.
2. Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly.
3. The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible.
4. Remove the old switch.
5. If needed take it to your local hardware store and match it with a new
one.
6. Install the new switch with the pull chain through the housing and
tighten the connection.
Both of these repair methods are common solutions to fix pull chains and
pull chain switches. Most people can fix this within 30 minutes with just
the basic tools on hand.
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