Hampton Bay is a popular ceiling fan brand. Even though Hampton Bay is the house brand of Home Depot, a replacement fan switch can be purchased at most home stores. Installing the switch requires removing the fan housing and extracting the old switch. The job is not time consuming and requires only a few tools to complete. It is very important to turn off the supply of electricity before you start to work on any electrical device.
Instructions
1. Shut off the power to the fan. The easiest way to do this is to locate the circuit breaker that supplies electricity to the fan and shut if off.
2. Remove the decorative nut at the base of the pull chain.
3. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws that hold on the fan housing. Depending on the model you have, there may be four or five screws. Remove the housing and set it aside.
4. Write down where each colored wired attaches to the pull chain switch. Pry out each wire with a screwdriver.
5. Attach each wire to the new switch. Press the wires into the spot on the new switch that corresponds to the notes you took when you removed the wires from the old switch. Remount the fan housing by replacing the screws. Replace the nut that screws onto the base of the pull chain.
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