Fixing a broken chain on a ceiling fan isn't difficult.
Most homes have a central heat and air system while incorporating a ceiling fan to help circulate the air. Ceiling fans are typically controlled with a chain that changes the fan's speed and turns it on and off. Some ceiling fans have two chains, one for the light and one controlling the fan. A common occurrence with most ceiling fans is a broken chain, usually from long-term use or from pulling the chain too hard. Fortunately, this can be fixed with simple tools.
Instructions
1. Turn the fan off and wait for the blades to stop rotating.
2. Set up your ladder and locate the fan chain. Check that the chain hasn't wrapped around the motor. If so, cut off the circuit breaker for the room and unwrap the chain carefully.
3. Remove the blade housing. If the fan has a dome light, remove this first by unscrewing the three knobs holding the globe onto the fan, using a screwdriver. The motor housing is a small cylinder, with a tiny hole that the fan chain protrudes from. Remove the blade housing by unscrewing the screws holding it onto the motor. All models vary, but they typically have five or six Phillips-head screws.
4. Remove the housing, then locate the remaining part of the beaded chain. This may be barely protruding from the hole. Use the needle-nose pliers to pull out the chain if it's too small to grab with your fingers. Attach the new beaded chain by clipping it onto the remaining chain bead, then feed it through the blade housing, and replace the blade housing.
5. Replace the globe, if applicable, then cut the power back on and pull the chain to see if it operates properly.
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