diff --git a/code/modules/food/kitchen/cooking_machines/oven.dm b/code/modules/food/kitchen/cooking_machines/oven.dm
index f97ef239529..7f793d0050f 100644
--- a/code/modules/food/kitchen/cooking_machines/oven.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food/kitchen/cooking_machines/oven.dm
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 
 	stat = POWEROFF	//Starts turned off
 
-	var/open = TRUE
+	var/open = FALSE // Start closed just so people don't try to preheat with it open, lol.
 
 	output_options = list(
 		"Pizza" = /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/variable/pizza,