Replacing is the best solution. A broken or damaged or pull chain ceiling light that turns on or off is a pesky problem. Hopefully, you can solve if you pulled the chain out of your ceiling light. At the same time, if the pull chain is broken or damaged, this comprehensive guide will also help you fix the problem.

Fixing a pull chain light fixture doesn’t require a ton of fancy tools, which is great news. Here’s what I keep in my toolbox for this job: To open the fixture and access the switch or wiring. To replace a faulty switch (make sure it matches your fixture’s specs). For broken or missing chains. To trim and prepare wires if needed.

Pull chains help turn the ceiling light fixtures on and off with 1 or 2 pulls. But if they are improperly used or overused, they can stop working. My ceiling light fixture pull chain broke down last week all of a sudden. I pulled the chain out of my ceiling light, and it didn’t work.

Remove the Fixture Cover: Most pull chain fixtures have a cover or globe held in place by screws or a twist-off mechanism. Use your screwdriver to remove it and expose the switch and wiring. For ceiling fans, you might need to remove the light kit first. Access the Switch: The switch is usually a small cylindrical component with the chain attached.