How Do You Replace A Ceiling Fan Motor Switch?
Ceiling fans are great for circulating the air in the home. The most abused part of the ceiling fan is the pull chain, which is connected to the motor switch. Pull chains get broken off and motor switches simply go bad from constant use. When this happens you can replace the ceiling fan motor switch yourself. Ceiling fan motor switches are available at most hardware stores. It is a good idea to remove the old one first so that you can match the new switch exactly. Depending upon your ceiling fan, the switch could control speed, lights or both. Turn the circuit breaker off to the ceiling fan. The circuit breaker for the ceiling fan is inside the home electrical panel. Remove the screws that secure the switch housing cover to the ceiling fan with a Phillips-head screwdriver. The housing cover is near the pull switch of the ceiling fan. Remove the cover from the ceiling fan. Label each of the wires on the pull chain motor switch with masking tape. The motor switch is stamped with numbers
