diff --git a/adafruit_max31865.py b/adafruit_max31865.py
index 47cdff4..dcbbb99 100644
--- a/adafruit_max31865.py
+++ b/adafruit_max31865.py
@@ -230,6 +230,7 @@ def read_rtd(self):
         self._write_u8(_MAX31865_CONFIG_REG, config)
         time.sleep(0.065)
         rtd = self._read_u16(_MAX31865_RTDMSB_REG)
+        self.bias = False
         # Remove fault bit.
         rtd >>= 1
         return rtd