diff --git a/homeassistant/components/ripple/sensor.py b/homeassistant/components/ripple/sensor.py
index ebbcec708c3..ab0da77b173 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/ripple/sensor.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/ripple/sensor.py
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 """Support for Ripple sensors."""
 from datetime import timedelta
 
+from pyripple import get_balance
 import voluptuous as vol
 
 from homeassistant.components.sensor import PLATFORM_SCHEMA
@@ -62,7 +63,6 @@ class RippleSensor(Entity):
 
     def update(self):
         """Get the latest state of the sensor."""
-        from pyripple import get_balance
 
         balance = get_balance(self.address)
         if balance is not None: