diff --git a/homely/install.py b/homely/install.py
index b74f21b..178bd7d 100644
--- a/homely/install.py
+++ b/homely/install.py
@@ -349,6 +349,7 @@ def defaultuninstall(name):
                 cmd.insert(0, 'sudo')
             try:
                 execute(cmd)
+                return
             finally:
                 # always clear the fact
                 self._clearfact(factname)