Replace a Hunter Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switch Broken Fix

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It is an easy and affordable fix to replace a broken ceiling fan pull chain. When the chain breaks off inside the fan, you will need a new pull chain switch - less than $12 on Amazon - some as low as $6.99! The key is finding the correct replacement part. Switches are not universal, so you will likely have to remove the defective switch before searching for a replacement part. Note: Home Depot does not carry Hunter ceiling fan pull chain switches. And neither did my local Lowe's at the time of this recording.
I have an older Hunter ceiling fan.
The Pull Chain Switch used in this repair is linked below:
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or, for a set of two,
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More options:
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Klein Tools Voltage Tester:
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Gardner Bender GS-394 Automatic Electrical Stripper & Crimper Tool:
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If you have tips, please leave them in the comments below.
Thanks for watching!
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@crooked-halo 6 месяцев назад

No! Why add an extra step that's potentially difficult? There's _no reason_ to cut & re-strip the wires! They're held inside the switch by a Z-shaped, spring-loaded terminal. If you straighten a heavy paper clip or use an ice pick or small flat headed screwdriver and push it into the hole right next to the wire, you'll depress the terminal & release the wire from the hole, just pull it out. Also, _those wires are tinned_ (solder applied around wire ends), making them neat & easy to re-insert. The package of my new switch, in fact, states "you must use tinned wires." Also, you may be able to separate the two halves of the old switch, which will immediately release all 4 wires. My fan has a light fixture so it was hard to stuff all the wires & junction box back in between the two halves & get the screws in. I suggest testing the new switch & the job you did _before_ putting it all back together.

@TimothyStclair-v4p Месяц назад

Push in where the each wire goes into the switch with a toothpick/whatever and each wire mechanism will open and pull each wire out. Those ends are soldiered to push in easily and you don't have to strip each wire for so much work.

@DougCeleste 4 месяца назад

Nice video and easy to understand. Thank you! My ceiling fan has no light and it should be an easy job for me to do. Unfortunately, I lost the paper with the notes of which wire goes to which number. I DO know that the black wire is "L" but not sure about the other three colored wires and numbers. I will have to figure that out. Wish me luck! ☹

@cbast2 Год назад

You don't have to cut the wires off the old switch. The wires are held in place by springy metal tabs. While pulling on the wire, push a small screwdriver, nail, etc. into the wire hole to bend the tab which will free the wire. When I pulled the wires out of my switch, it looked like the wires had solder on them which makes them stiffer than the unsoldered strands. So I did the same with the new wires I pushed into the switch.

@prohomevideos Год назад

Why did you have to replace the wires? Could you just put the existing wires into a new switch?

@cbast2 Год назад

@@prohomevideos I was actually replacing the capacitor. So the new wires were from the new capacitor.

@prohomevideos Год назад

ok, now that makes sense.

@TheCajunGaijin Год назад

When buying a new switch, most switches tell you that you need either solid core wire or solder tinned wire tips. It's helpful to keep the wire snuggly in the switch.

@crooked-halo 6 месяцев назад

Yes, cutting & stripping the old wires adds an extra step, which isn't a super-easy task for one not acquainted with wire. They're easy to release as described above, or the 2 halves of the switch might come apart (unless they're riveted) which releases all 4 wires instantly.

@louisehaydu7884 Год назад

This video was a life saver, providing the info for the correct part and how to install. The links to materials was invaluable. I also took apart the old switch with a small screwdriver and pulled out the existing wires. As a result, I didn't need to cut or strip any wires.

@carmenchaux67 Год назад

Thank you Mainely. Very well explained. I think many of us did not know that the part is not sold in your regular hardware store but in Amazon.

@mainelydiymom Год назад

It has to be compatible with a Hunter ceiling fan, and that particular brand is not available at Home Depot. I also could not find the part at Lowe’s but you’d think they would carry it. Thank you for the feedback!

@BettyLaChaussee Год назад

SAVED 295.00 that electrician wanted for new fan and installation ! video was a perfect tutorial - I found the same pull chain that is in the video for only 5.89 . It took less than 5 minutes and i never did this kind of repair . Just make sure you match the 4 wires , L ,1,2,3, and you are good to go .Thanks so much for the savings and keep it coming !

@mainelydiymom Год назад

EXCELLENT! That is great to hear

@mrbeansway1225 Год назад

That hunter low profile ur work was 1000000000000/10 :)

@MaureenDaly-v5n 10 дней назад

You are amazing! I believe I can do this because of you! Thank you so much. (check your links, I think a couple are not part of the info) I was able to easily order what I needed because of you! Whoop whoop Never underestimate the power of a woman, especially the Mom kind...

@boilerjet Месяц назад

Great information until it's not! Not many you tubers know how to confirm power is killed to that fan. 😮

@pirateslappy7257 3 месяца назад

You're incorrectly calling it the "white" wire. It's "grey".

@brendanlee8287 Месяц назад

great video, helped me out alot. New subscriber

@KathyJanes 4 месяца назад

I can’t get to your comment on the tools you used. Can you repost it or pin it?

@RanchoFiascoMike Год назад

The best and simplest explanation for how to do a simple job. Thank you!

@LindaTN-mt3me Год назад

Looks so easy! Thank you. I’m kinda tired of waiting for my handyman.

@mainelydiymom Год назад

You can absolutely do this! Just make sure you get the correct part for your fan and always be careful with electricity. I leave the fan on before shutting off the power as my first test. Then, I test again with a voltage tester. Good luck!!

@PepperRatt Месяц назад

Thank you for explanation! Nice!!!

@mainelydiymom Месяц назад

@@PepperRatt thank you!

@algiordano9214 2 месяца назад

Good job... Thank you.😊

@snookergo7012 2 месяца назад

Mine still doesn’t work after change switch

@mainelydiymom 2 месяца назад

@@snookergo7012 sorry to hear! Hope you got it all figured out

@CeilingFanVideosOnYT Год назад

Great job. I can see why it was on updraft, it was November.

@KarenSanchez-qo5ht Месяц назад

Thanks - You're pleasant voice is like the "Bob Ross" of ceiling fan switch repair . . .

@boilerjet Месяц назад

Oh my!!!

@slcrooks Год назад

Very helpful!!!

@michaelnotigan7796 3 месяца назад

Outstanding, thank you! Subscribed.

@cryptoworldwanderer 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for the explanations. Super good video!

@sangitav7160 2 месяца назад

Thank you this video helped us fix the issue and saved us money.

@sheila50 6 месяцев назад

Thank you. I was struggling but your explanation was very easy & helpful!

@bonnpoland 5 месяцев назад

Great video! I did this same repair a few years ago but totally forgot how to do it. This was a perfect refresher. Thanks!

@saravanr1 Год назад

Thank you for the excellent video. I was having trouble finding good videos on replacing hunter fan parts. Thank you!

@MisterManseattle 2 месяца назад

Great video. Thank you.

@gregbaker875 Год назад

You don't have to cut the wires You just have to push the tabs on the switch in and pull out the wire easy

@Rosariorutherford 6 месяцев назад

Thank you your video was so clear for me to follow 🎉🎉

@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar Год назад

Non-handy person did this in 30 minutes. Thanks!

@farmerjones5233 10 месяцев назад

Great video! Thanks Wendy!

@jamesjordan9048 5 месяцев назад

Thanks very much!!!

@teresafacio1455 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely brilliant!!! Clear, step by step instructions. Thanks a million

@mainelydiymom 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@debram4276 7 месяцев назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video. I fixed my old Hunter fan myself thanks to your video. I never would have tried it otherwise. You also saved me a trip to Home Depot and Lowes who neither one had the part I needed which was the part you used that I ordered from Amazon.

@mainelydiymom 7 месяцев назад

That is awesome! 👏 so glad it was helpful

@marsharojas9205 Год назад

Thank you for helping me

@MattsFans Год назад

im glad you kept it instead of tossing it; these 1st gen hunter low profiles are better than basically any new home improvement store fan

@mainelydiymom Год назад

It is a great fan

@umio.6907 Год назад

Hello Mainly DIY Mom, What you have done is very very inspiring! So… I am going to replace the pull chain switch myself. Thank you very much for the instruction!!! However, I have a question on the part you used. I have almost the same ceiling fan which uses Ceiling Fan Switch Zing Ear Pull Chain Switch ZE-268S, not ZE-268S6 which is ubiquitous at Amazon. I've sent Hunter a message asking about the compatibility, but I haven’t received a reply yet. Please advise! Thank you, again!

@mainelydiymom Год назад

Thank you! Part compatibility should (in theory) be listed on the website. The good thing about Amazon is that you can always return an item if it is not a match. I find there is a good amount of trial and error involved for the average DIYer, like myself. Good luck and let me know how you make out

@umio.6907 Год назад

Thank you for your reply with the info! Yes, I was able to find the right pull switch at Amazon. Also, I encountered a good site which offers a plenty of info on the compatibility of parts. But to be courageous to challenge a project is one thing, but to be able to accomplish it successfully is another matter! I am still struggling to do this rather “simple” task. However, I am determined to finish it with my positive stubbornness!

@ryancam5922 Год назад

Thank you so much, my ceiling fan pull had broken. This video is very helpful. You are doing great. Thanks

@mainelydiymom Год назад

Thank you!

@90sbaby1 Год назад

The fan has a light pull chain, and the fan pull chain. Does the switch hold both the chains? Or do they have separate compartments?

@Snowdog1010 Год назад

They are separate components. The fan switch is a 4 wire, 3 way switch. I can't say what the light switch is though.

@boilerjet Месяц назад

Without a meter, the only way to CONFIRM if you have into a individual control is if you have two switches on the wall

@dannyjames383 Год назад

Great work 👏 girl

@goatxterror Год назад

Been putting this off for months but I think I'm gonna try lol

@mainelydiymom Год назад

Let me know how you make out!

@yohannes8508 Год назад

God bless you sister

@pennylane5280 Год назад

Since you’re sticking in the wires why can’t you just remove them the same way they go in? No cutting needed this way.

@mainelydiymom Год назад

You can absolutely do that. I left them in as a guide for wire placement, but a photo works just as well

@crooked-halo 6 месяцев назад

@@mainelydiymom Also the correct wire placement can be learned by touching each colored wire to the black wire & noting how fast fan runs. The fastest wire goes in hole #1, medium #2, slow #3. Black, of course, goes in "L."

@mainelydiymom 6 месяцев назад

@@crooked-halo that is good information. Thanks for sharing