diff --git a/Content.Server/Disposal/Unit/EntitySystems/DisposalUnitSystem.cs b/Content.Server/Disposal/Unit/EntitySystems/DisposalUnitSystem.cs
index f1d182fc66..2cf88efc6e 100644
--- a/Content.Server/Disposal/Unit/EntitySystems/DisposalUnitSystem.cs
+++ b/Content.Server/Disposal/Unit/EntitySystems/DisposalUnitSystem.cs
@@ -320,9 +320,10 @@ public sealed class DisposalUnitSystem : SharedDisposalUnitSystem
             return;
         }
 
-        if (component.Engaged && !TryFlush(uid, component))
+        if (component.Engaged)
         {
-            QueueAutomaticEngage(uid, component);
+            // Run ManualEngage to recalculate a new flush time
+            ManualEngage(uid, component);
         }
     }