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DIY & Home Improvement

FBaggins

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1. It's probably a bad switch on the pull chain

Reply to IrishAyes (Original post)

Mon Dec 1, 2014, 01:43 AM

Dec 2014

They aren't hard to replace with basic DIY skills (and the switches are cheap).

Here's an example of one type. After watching it, if you're comfortable with the level of effort necessary, you might open it up and find that the switch is just loose. If it isn't, then you'll see the type to pick up as a replacement.

Don't forget to turn off the power before working on the wiring.

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Regarding ceiling fans [View all] IrishAyes Dec 2014 OP

It's probably a bad switch on the pull chain FBaggins Dec 2014 #1

I've had this problem and it called for a new switch. NYC_SKP Dec 2014 #2

Unless you know what the problem is, don't squirt anything into it. Warpy Dec 2014 #3

Are you guys saying NOT EVERYTHING can be fixed with WD-40 and duct tape? IrishAyes Dec 2014 #4