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Ceiling fan light not workingLong Beach, California

When a ceiling fan's light kit stops working while the fan motor still spins, the issue is usually in the pull chain switch, the light kit wiring, or the wall switch/remote receiver. If replacing the bulb doesn't fix it, an electrician can diagnose whether the switch, socket, or wiring has failed.

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For this problem in Long Beach, call a: Electrician

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Symptoms to look for

  • Fan blades spin normally but the light does not turn on
  • Light flickers briefly then goes out when switched on
  • Pull chain for the light clicks but produces no response
  • Light works intermittently — sometimes on, sometimes not
  • Buzzing or humming from the light kit area when switched on

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