diff --git a/homeassistant/components/config/automation.py b/homeassistant/components/config/automation.py
index b3c7b27dc70..02131fe2169 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/config/automation.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/config/automation.py
@@ -22,9 +22,8 @@ async def async_setup(hass: HomeAssistant) -> bool:
 
     async def hook(action: str, config_key: str) -> None:
         """post_write_hook for Config View that reloads automations."""
-        await hass.services.async_call(DOMAIN, SERVICE_RELOAD)
-
         if action != ACTION_DELETE:
+            await hass.services.async_call(DOMAIN, SERVICE_RELOAD)
             return
 
         ent_reg = er.async_get(hass)