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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.

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Simple Tip For Fixing A Ceiling Fan Light
[ad#block] 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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Electrical Tools Required:
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Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.