diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystem/machinery.dm b/code/controllers/subsystem/machinery.dm
index 8f914202dcf..a3e4d4bdb0c 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystem/machinery.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystem/machinery.dm
@@ -44,8 +44,8 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(machines)
 		if(O)
 			var/datum/powernet/newPN = new() // create a new powernet...
 			propagate_network(O, newPN)//... and propagate it to the other side of the cable
-		else
-			deferred_powernet_rebuilds.Remove(O)
+
+		deferred_powernet_rebuilds.Remove(O)
 		if(MC_TICK_CHECK)
 			return