diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm
index 1750aa7aa8..020f7aa309 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm
@@ -204,9 +204,7 @@
 	if(charge)
 		qdel(charge)
 		charge = null
-	if(electronics)
-		qdel(electronics)
-		electronics = null
+	QDEL_NULL(electronics)
 	if (cyclelinkedairlock)
 		if (cyclelinkedairlock.cyclelinkedairlock == src)
 			cyclelinkedairlock.cyclelinkedairlock = null