diff --git a/code/game/machinery/cryo.dm b/code/game/machinery/cryo.dm
index 48a4b19a881..ecf7cf5b957 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/cryo.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/cryo.dm
@@ -50,7 +50,6 @@
 	if(air_contents)
 		temperature_archived = air_contents.temperature
 		heat_gas_contents()
-		expel_gas()
 	if(abs(temperature_archived-air_contents.temperature) > 1)
 		parent.update = 1
 
@@ -68,8 +67,10 @@
 		updateDialog()
 		return
 
-	if(air_contents && occupant)
-		process_occupant()
+	if(air_contents)
+		if (occupant)
+			process_occupant()
+		expel_gas()
 
 	updateDialog()
 	return 1