diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
index 39004b3e95..49d251d311 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
@@ -212,8 +212,8 @@
 	cups = 10
 
 /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/water_cooler/New()
+	..()
 	if(bottle)
-		..()
 		reagents.add_reagent("water",120)
 	update_icon()