diff --git a/.changeset/ensure-sw-refresh.md b/.changeset/ensure-sw-refresh.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..45b3b8f0e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/ensure-sw-refresh.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+default: patch
+---
+
+Ensure new updates always reload the page properly.
diff --git a/src/index.tsx b/src/index.tsx
index 1cd63692c..4f2e57245 100644
--- a/src/index.tsx
+++ b/src/index.tsx
@@ -54,9 +54,8 @@ if ('serviceWorker' in navigator) {
     if (window.confirm('A new version of the app is available. Refresh to update?')) {
       if (registration.waiting) {
         registration.waiting.postMessage({ type: 'SKIP_WAITING_AND_CLAIM' });
-      } else {
-        window.location.reload();
       }
+      window.location.reload();
     }
   };