My ceiling fan chains, when pulled straight down, snap off. Instead, you have to pull the chains sideways so they don't get stuck and break. I have had numerous guests do this!

I built this pipe to guide the chain and redirect the pulling force sideways. Be sure to resize to fit the diameter of your fan's chain hole, as they are non-standardized.

You can secure it inside of the fan housing with a zip tie, a bit of hot glue, or a computer case screw.