diff --git a/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm b/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
index 4cf85e0c649..67b8ac10660 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
@@ -130,9 +130,13 @@
 /obj/machinery/recharger/process()
 	if(stat & (NOPOWER|BROKEN) || !anchored || panel_open)
 		return
+	if(!charging)
+		return
 
+	var/old_power_state = using_power
 	using_power = try_recharging_if_possible()
-	update_icon()
+	if(using_power != old_power_state)
+		update_icon()
 
 /obj/machinery/recharger/emp_act(severity)
 	if(stat & (NOPOWER|BROKEN) || !anchored)