Replace the broken fixture as shown in photos 2 and 3.
How to fix a pull string closet light.
I have a few like that.
How can i repair so i can use the light.
There is a hole where the string small short chain goes and the whole has nothing left to pull on.
But the one in my furnace room just broke.
I have the old one bulb pull string lights in my basement.
The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain.
Pull chain fixtures are made from either plastic or porcelain but we recommend the porcelain because it withstands heat better and lasts longer.
This simplifies the wiring but it also means that you can t turn off the wall switch when it s time to replace.
Before starting flip the circuit breaker or pull the fuse to disconnect the power to the light then test to make sure the power is off photo 1.
The strings are known to snap off when you pull them.
When a light fixture has a pull chain you don t need a wall switch to control it.