diff --git a/esphome/esp-entrancebathrmlights.yaml b/esphome/esp-entrancebathrmlights.yaml
index fb231e2..bd20bfe 100644
--- a/esphome/esp-entrancebathrmlights.yaml
+++ b/esphome/esp-entrancebathrmlights.yaml
@@ -251,10 +251,10 @@ text_sensor:
     lambda: |-
       int seconds = 0;
 
-      if (id(Relay_2).state && id(fan_timer_counting_down)) {
+      // Only show the countdown while the timer is actually operating.
+      // If the timer is not operating, always show 00:00.
+      if (id(fan_timer_counting_down)) {
         seconds = id(fan_timer_remaining_seconds);
-      } else {
-        seconds = 0;
       }
 
       if (seconds < 0) {