diff --git a/matrix/server.py b/matrix/server.py
index d2b9f13..72c006e 100644
--- a/matrix/server.py
+++ b/matrix/server.py
@@ -453,7 +453,6 @@ def matrix_timer_cb(server_name, remaining_calls):
         # TODO print out message, make timeout configurable
         if server.lag > 300000:
             server.disconnect()
-            server.schedule_reconnect()
             return W.WEECHAT_RC_OK
 
     while server.send_queue: