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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มิ.ย. 2014
- A much-improved video showing the repair process involved for a Hunter ceiling fan switch with the old 4-wire connections.
Please see my older videos that are related to the Hunter ceiling fan.
Regards... - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
You kind sir saved me $40 bucks for buying replacement ceiling fan head. A thumbs up for you and an add of video to "favorites" for safekeeping.
I bought an expensive ceiling fan for only 25 dollars, the switch was broken , I was ready to order it but then I found your video, thank you very much, the switch is fixed because of your video.
Thank you sir for taking the time for such a detailed video. The key part before putting the cover back on is pulling the chain to engage the spring, than snap the cover on. Thanks again.
preachtruthnow You bet! Thanks for watching and the nice comment! Enjoy.
My son's Harbor Breeze switch broke (identical to the Hunter). Your video helped me repair it without any cost! Thank you!
Your welcome! Always nice to hear my videos help. Regards.
Woohoo! My husband had just spent an hour trying to reassemble our fan switch and given up out of frustration when we found your video. It's perfect! He just hadn't been pulling the spring in against the tiny nub. The still shots helped us as much as your instructions did. Excellent video, thank you, thank you!
My pull chain broke and your video was spot on. Fixed it myself and saved the repair $ Thanks!!!!!
Chain broke & I took the switch apart...everything flew out. Once I tracked down all the pieces, I had no idea how to reassemble it. This video was perfect & solved my problem for me. It was clear & easy to follow. Thanks a million!
This video is very useful. My K.T.E 308-A 3-speed switch's chain broke and the Westinghouse (Zing Ear) replacement 3-speed pull switch at HD only gives 1 medium speed. It probably has different internal wiring pattern. The old K.T.E switch is not made anymore and it would be too difficult trying to source it from overseas. So, I decided to open up the old switch by drilling 2 rivets, separate bottom housing from upper housing. I then opened the upper housing by using small flat-head screw driver to slowing pry open cover plate and reconnect the broken chain using connector from key chain.
When I opened the upper housing which has spring, every thing jumped all over and I had no clue how to put them back together correctly. After putting it back per your video, the clicking mechanism works normally and I reattached the bottom housing to the upper housing using 2 small cable ties in case I have to open it up again.
Thank you very much.
I know this is an old thread (and I have NEVER commented on you tube before now), but this repair fix was OUTSTANDING! Thanks! True, getting a new switch was just gonna be a few bucks and some gas but I like fixing things. I had no clue what to do when this thing exploded in my hands and the pieces went flying LoL!
I am glad the video helped. I am amazed that the video has been watched over 70k-times! Like you say, being able to repair things yourself is rewarding. Thanks for the kind words!
Well it was 98 here today and warming up fast in the house. Then the chain broke. Your first video got me started and the second showed me how to put it together right. Many thanks! I texted my wife to tell her I fixed it and she didn't have to go to Home Depot. She texted back "Who's the man?" I replied "The youtube guy!"
Thank you for this!!! I looked all over for a video how to fix the chain and could only find videos on replacing the part. Your instructions were very detailed and now my switch works like new again!
THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!! After 2 hours trying to figure it out, we got it right after watching your video!!! I'll sleep with my fan on tonight thanks to you!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! This was so helpful!!! God bless!
+Gloria Kloter You are most welcome. Enjoy your fan for years to come! JT
This is good. I fixed by just taking off the bottom case and left the top case with all wires attached with the fan. After figuring out the placement of that dang spring, and putting the cover on, it was simple to click it all back together. Good video.
dude, you're the best!
Thank you for your excellent video. It helped me put together my switch. My fan is not a Hunter but an Hampton Bay fan. The switch body was almost identical. I could not use the switches from Home Depot because the wiring was all wrong. So my only other alternative was to repair the old one. I got it apart and replaced the chain but was having difficulty putting it back together. Your video did the trick. Thank you again.
Thank you! I tried repairing mine until I got to this little housing unit. Everything flew everywhere when I took it apart and could not get it back in working order! Thank you for the detailed fix. Mine is working perfectly now!
This video was a god send thank you. Getting the braided soft aluminum wires onto the contacts was hassle enough and when the actuator part of switch exploded I fumbled with it for while trying various combinations of posisioning the parts all to no avail.
Thank you so much for this video. We have a Hampton Bay 4 wire switch that the chain broke out of. We were unable to find a replacement, they all seem to be 3 wires. Fixed it, and it works fine now!
+jennifer sosna Great to hear that you were able to repair it! Regards.
Excellent video. Very easy to follow and understand. I am going to try to repair my hunter fan switch.
Yash Nagpaul Thanks! Let me know how you make out with the repair.
Kntryhart Thank you very much. You truly help me in fixing mine. I had disassembled and couldn't put it back together. Great Work.
This was very helpful and exactly what I needed to fix my hunter fan switch. Thanks.
Thank you soo much for doing this video. I know I can buy a new switch for cheap, but this was a quick easy fix with your video! I could figure most of it out, but I had missed needing to wrap the chain around before replacing the the cover. Mine has less parts but works in the same manner.
You bet! I hope your fan is back to work. Regards and thanks for the kind words!
Kntryhart The fan is working beautifully, Thank you!
Awesome video, good detail. Wish I had watched this first before disassemble so I would have known about the spring pressure. :)
Great video. The close up still shots and instruction I believe are the BEST I've watched on UTube.
I tested my switch with meter and Load was having trouble with continuity on a couple of speeds. So I wanted to see what made this thing tick and took it apart. I mean completely apart. I found a few of my copper springs were cupped a little. I decided to put it back together and try it again on the meter but when I pulled it apart it flew into pieces and could not figure out how to install the spring.
Thank you.
K. Coley Thanks for the nice comment! Glad the video helped. Regards...
THANK YOU SO MUCH, this took me a very long time trying to fix this on my own and this video was a great help so that now, after many painful hours, I fixed it and its all thanks to your video.
this video was awesome. thanks so much for taking the time and the excellent detail...fixed mine!!
Thanks so much for your patience in posting such a small repair. It really helped a LOT! Not sure why they have to have such a weak point in the switch with that thin little chain link (and it will probably break again in a couple years or so, guess it keeps the cost of the fan down; all the parts on mine are plastic, NONE of the metal parts you showed, but they work the same), but at least I know what's involved now. THANKS SO MUCH.
I am glad that it helped you. Like I said in the video, I have no idea how things have changed inside. The ones I have repaired all look like this one. Regards.
My switch came apart on me without me marking or taking any pictures. I could not have repaired my switch without your help.
My chain had broken right where you said they break. Maybe they could put a stronger chain/wire in those things? Anyway, thanks for all your detailed instruction. I was ready to go get another one at Home Depot when I saw your video. Thanks again!
Thanks a lot !!! I tried taking it apart with no video and could not figure out how to re-assemble this part.. Took just 5 mins to get back together and running!!!
+Tom Bettendorf Great to hear that your fan is repaired! Enjoy!
Great video, huge help. Was successful thanks to you!
Thanks for taking your time to share your knowledge, experience, and application with that very informative video. Took me a while to locate your video ( I kept finding replacement videos on how to replace that switch ) but when I did you made it quite simple, that is I had previously spent literally 2 hours trying to figure it out. Thanks
Timothy Szanyi You are most welcome! Glad that it helped you. Thanks for the kind words. Regards.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
I could fix my fan thanks to you helpful video.
Cheers from México City.
puma165 Great to hear! Enjoy!
Thank you so much all that is broke is my chain everything else is okey .I just needed this video. Thanks bubba
Thanks for the video. Although the parts in mine were slightly different I was able to extrapolate. My spring ears and plastic nubs requires holding down spring loaded. My actuator was imbedded so it was a bit trickier. But it works!
thank you! for the video, you save my life
amazing sir! thank you for this tutorial!
Thank you so much . You are defiantly a god! Fixed my fan all while amazing my dad (because he kept buying the westing house switches) WORKS FOR HAMPTON BAY SWITCH 3 speed
great tutorial. Thank you very much!!!
Thank you so much!!! you saved me lots of money and headache. Thank you god bless.
Thanks. Great video and tutorial
Thanks life saver:)
This video was the best
Thank you, thank you, thank you
ellie arellano Glad it helped! Thanks for the nice comment!
Buy a new switch they said. It's my fault the chain gave out they said.
*I COULDN'T FIX IT THEY SAID!*
HAH! I revel in everyone's doubt!
Youre a Legend!!!
Thank you so much..
Thanks, its helpful!
Make sure you write down or take a picture of the wiring to the switch before removing. Remove each wire by pushing a real small screwdriver under the wire and then pull the wire free. I started to take the switch apart and the whole thing came undone in my hand wires and all. If you did what I did you may have to take a volt meter to the wires to figure out the hot one and then touch the remaining wires one at a time to the hot one to figure out the speeds. On my switch a Hampton Bay ceiling fan switch L = blk (hot) 1=gry 2= brn 3= purp. these colors change for different fans.
I have been trying like crazy to see if I could re-assemble my hunter switch. I have the chain back inside but as you stated the spring popped everything out and I didn't get to see how it was in there. I know I can buy a new one, but this is a challenge. I have another hunter that I am just tempted to take out that switch too and look at it. It drives a soul crazy to know this should be easy to do but just can't get it right. There are only 3 parts that I need to put back together. I think I'll email Hunter.
Problem is, they no longer make this type switch. If you follow closely my video and the position the components must be in, it will work. Good Luck!
thank you!
u save my money,anyway thanks for great video ...
THANK YOU, Y GOD BLESS YOU, GOOD NIGTH
Excellent detailed instructions. Thank you. Chris used Westinghouse 3-way light switch #77021. Westinghouse also offers "3 speed fan switch, Dual capacitor" #77288 (abt $5) which might replace both the broken Hunter switch and the Hunter capacitor, which is a separate part next to the switch. How to successfully do that I do not know.
Perfecto el video
thanks help out a lot :)
thanks informative. two questions. i have a dayton 3c219e. 1-- is this the basic setup for most pull chain switches? 2-- are there secondary markets where i might find a person with a dead dayton who would sell the switch? any recommendations, like fan junkyards? thx
1 - The fan switch I repaired is the only one I have ever tried to fix. So I have no idea what other designs are in production.
2 - You might set up an ongoing search on ebay so that if a similar unit appears you are notified.
3 - You might consider contacting Grainger (www.grainger.com/) to see if they can supply a replacement switch. I did find this pull switch (www.grainger.com/product/DAYTON-Replacement-Pull-Chain-Switch-34G191), but the part number you supplied is not listed.
Good luck!
My chain is inside a plastic actuator. Any suggestions on how to remove it to replace the chain?
+T Anderson Any chance you can upload a pic?
Where did you get the replacement switch?
I did not get a replacement switch; they no longer make them.
An individual mailed me his broken switch and I repaired it. Regards, JT
I appreciate what you have on your video but need help in preloading the spring. I could send pics of my parts since they are a bit different from the ones on your video. My switch is ZE-268S6 and the actuator and indexer in one piece construction.
Honestly, I see this switch is available for not too much money. In this case, I guess I would opt to purchase a new switch. The reason I went through this effort is that the old-style switch that I had is not longer manufactured.
www.ebay.com/itm/New-Zing-Ear-ZE-268S6-ZE-208S6-Switch-3-Speed-Pull-Chain-Control-Brass-/331980734851?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
Thank you. I followed your advise and fixed two fans, thanks.
Hello awesome Video My Three Speed Fan Switch Broke Apart .Trying To Find The Color Code For New One.My New Switch Is A Westinghouse 77286.L.1.2.3..I Do Not Know Where The Wired Go .Can You Please Help Me Thank
Thomas Whetzell Check out this link:
www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/ceiling-fan-will-not-work-after-replacing-3-speed-pull-chain-switch-10459-7.html
Read down through the discussion.
Hope this helps you.
Regards...
Thank You That Was A Big Help
Kntryhart
I've just spent a couple hours trying to reassemble the 3-speed switch from a Hampton Bay ceiling fan, but my switch is slightly different from yours. I can't figure it out, and I'm getting overly frustrated. Every time I get it back together the chain jams. There is no "click" at all. Everything seems to make sense until the placement of the chain around the spring area. The case has the small nub, but the spring is internal at the bottom and fits into a slot in the actuator before the retainer is put in.
If you want to ship it to me, I will see if I can get it to work properly...no charge. Regards.
Thank you for the offer -- very kind of you. I just sent you a message.
you are so kind. There are still good and kind people in this world. AMEN
THANK YOU SO MUCH, this took me a very long time trying to fix this on my own and this video was a great help so that now, after many painful hours, I fixed it and its all thanks to your video.
I am happy that it helped you through the repair process. Enjoy your fan!