Change Ceiling Fan Switch

Open the fan s switch housing by removing the screws which you ll find either on the bottom cap or the side.

Change ceiling fan switch.

Or if the new switch has wire leads twist them together with the appropriate wire from the fan then secure the connection with a wire nut. Pop open the switch using a small screwdriver. Insert the fan s wires into slots on the new switch. Check the location of that switch before you purchase a new ceiling fan to be sure that it is easy to reach.

I just pulled them out. The connections are labeled l 1 2 and 3. If you re not sure which method works with your fan investigate the ones that don t require busting out a step ladder first. Broken ceiling fan chain replacement.

Leverage open the tabs along the. Removing the fixture housing. There are typically three ways to change the direction of the fan depending on the model you have. Turn the ceiling fan s circuit break off to disconnect the electricity.

Step 2 write down where each wire attaches to the pull chain. Remove the pull chain by unscrewing the decorative nut underneath the switch housing. Make sure the switches have the same rating. If you don t have a ceiling fan remote or wall switch ceiling fans have a reverse switch on the motor housing.

And number of settings. How to replace a ceiling fan pull chain switch method 1 of 4. Start by examining the wall switch for the fan as well as any remotes that came with the fan. Replacing the pull chain.

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If you ve already removed your old ceiling fan and are ready to replace it start by pulling the wires from the brace through the bracket and clipping the bracket into place on the bolts. Next feed the wires from the fan through the canopy and downrod before screwing the downrod in position. Hold a noncontact voltage detector against the ceiling fan wall switch and against the top of the fan where it attaches to. This video describes an easy way to replace a 3 speed ceiling switch.