diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm
index a4d31849cda..bc5b14614c6 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm
@@ -136,7 +136,6 @@
 	//SKYRAT EDIT CHANGE END
 
 /obj/machinery/chem_dispenser/Initialize(mapload)
-	. = ..()
 	if(dispensable_reagents != null && !dispensable_reagents.len)
 		dispensable_reagents = default_dispensable_reagents
 	if(dispensable_reagents)
@@ -162,6 +161,8 @@
 	if(emagged_reagents)
 		emagged_reagents = sort_list(emagged_reagents, GLOBAL_PROC_REF(cmp_reagents_asc))
 
+	. = ..() // So that we call RefreshParts() after adjusting the lists
+
 	if(is_operational)
 		begin_processing()
 	update_appearance()