It is not uncommon for a ceiling fan cord to break. Replacing a ceiling fan cord requires also replacing the switch located inside the housing unit of the fan. Replacement switches with cords are available at hardware stores. Replacing the cord and switch is a job that can easily be done on your own.
Instructions
1. Turn off the electrical circuit to the ceiling fan.
2. Remove the lights from the ceiling fan. Unscrew the bottom plate of the central housing unit. Unscrew the cap where the cord comes out of the housing unit.
3. Unscrew the nut where the cord normally exits the switch to remove the old switch. The switch will be connected to the fan with two to four color-coded electrical wires. The black wire will be the hot wire and the remaining colors will be the fan speeds. Every ceiling fan is different with respect to the color-coding. Consult the owner's manual or contact the manufacturer to find out which color corresponds to which speed.
4. Disconnect these wires. If they are connected directly into the cord, use a small flat head screwdriver to pry them out. If they are connected with wire nuts, screw them off. If they have non-removable connectors, clip them as close to the old switch as possible to ensure that you have plenty of wire length left for wiring the new switch.
5. Take the old switch to the hardware store to ensure that you buy a replacement that is the correct match for your ceiling fan.
6. Wire in the new switch and cord. Wire nuts should come with the new switch. If not, wire nuts can be purchased separately. Insert the cord through the hole in the housing and screw back on the cap. Replace the fan housing bottom plate and the lights.
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