Simple Fix For A Ceiling Fan Light

Here is a Quick Check That Just Might Get Your Ceiling Fan Light Fixture Working – Believe it or not, lots of people forget all about this Simple Fix because it is often overlooked.

Simple Tip For Fixing  A Ceiling Fan Light
Ceiling Fan Question: I replaced a ceiling fan in an apartment and replaced a dimmer switch with a regular switch.

• The ceiling fan works but the light does not?

This Ceiling Fan Question came from: Dru, a Handyman from Portland, OR

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your Ceiling Fan Question Dru.
Dru, Here’s a Quick Tip For Your Ceiling Fan Light:

Here is a Quick Check That Just Might Get Your Ceiling Fan Light Fixture Working

• Drum first lets start with the obvious
  • Is the switch wire right
  • Is the switch turned on
  • Is the switch Good or Defective

• Make sure to check the position of the pull chain light switch that is on the ceiling fan.
• Believe it or not, lots of people forget all about the Pull Chain Switch on the Ceiling fan.
  • The pull chain switch is the final switch that will either allow the ceiling fan light to be ON or OFF.

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