diff --git a/yogstation/code/modules/atmospherics/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm b/yogstation/code/modules/atmospherics/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm
index 52152213bf91..99450d4f9bba 100644
--- a/yogstation/code/modules/atmospherics/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm
+++ b/yogstation/code/modules/atmospherics/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm
@@ -30,6 +30,6 @@
 	..()
 
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/components/unary/vent_pump/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
+	.=..()
 	if(cover)
 		. += "Its cover is open."