diff --git a/encfs/main.cpp b/encfs/main.cpp
index 5d7f8bf..9d40441 100644
--- a/encfs/main.cpp
+++ b/encfs/main.cpp
@@ -850,7 +850,6 @@ static void *idleMonitor(void *_arg) {
   while (ctx->running) {
     unmountres = ctx->usageAndUnmount(timeoutCycles);
     if (unmountres) {
-      pthread_cond_wait(&ctx->wakeupCond, &ctx->wakeupMutex);
       break;
     }