diff --git a/homeassistant/components/config/scene.py b/homeassistant/components/config/scene.py
index 862c8c46f4d..befbfd052af 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/config/scene.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/config/scene.py
@@ -15,9 +15,8 @@ async def async_setup(hass):
 
     async def hook(action, config_key):
         """post_write_hook for Config View that reloads scenes."""
-        await hass.services.async_call(DOMAIN, SERVICE_RELOAD)
-
         if action != ACTION_DELETE:
+            await hass.services.async_call(DOMAIN, SERVICE_RELOAD)
             return
 
         ent_reg = entity_registry.async_get(hass)