ceiling fan pull chain
2007-07-20 22:32:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
if you need to take down the fan you can remove the blades to make it easer to handle
2007-07-21 04:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take it you have tested the electrical power supply and/or the light kit is working correctly. Turn off the circuit breaker. If you have a single switch, it is possible that the fan is wired directly to the circuit breaker and the light is controlled by the switch. Remove the switch and take it to an electrical contractor with a repair shop. They will more than likely have the correct replacement switch. There are many fan switches and most home improvements stores personnel will not know which switches are interchangeable, let alone which wires go where if they are different colors. If you cross the variable speed wires you'll smoke (burn up) the motor or possibly start a fire.
2007-07-21 05:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by old hippie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the pull chain generally leads through the switch to electrical wiring.
2007-07-21 03:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by John himself 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it snapped off and any part of the beads are showing you can get an adapter that will let you add more beaded-chain.
If it snapped and nothing is showing you will need to buy a replacement pull switch, shut off the power, and take down the fan to replace the switch. Replacement is easy but taking that bulky fan down is a two person job.
2007-07-21 03:56:17 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fairly easy to replace. Remember, never assume that it was wired correctly to start with. Test to make sure that the black wire is hot, the white is common, and the green or bare is ground. Proceed according to your findings. Ensure that all connections are secure!
(If you don't know how to test for correct wire colors you probably need to study some basics or have somebody that knows electricity to do it for you!)
2007-07-21 03:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by Kurtis G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are replacing an existing ceiling fan, make sure the existing box is rated for it otherwise you could end up with a ceiling fan crashing to floor or worse, hitting someone!!
2007-07-21 05:07:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Replacement switches are available at any hardware or electrical supply store. You need to specify an on/off (2 pole) switch or multi-speed switch (3 or 4 pole).
2007-07-20 22:44:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-20 22:38:16 · answer #8 · answered by Piewacket 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
there are switches available but you need to be aware that you cannot do any electrical work in a kitchen or bathroom even if you have been in the trade for forty years unless you obtained a certificate.
Wickes stores have a free leaflet with instructions
2007-07-21 02:08:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Black to black and white to white and green is ground.
2007-07-20 22:43:52 · answer #10 · answered by Pommac 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋