diff --git a/tasks/nrpe.yml b/tasks/nrpe.yml
index 313aacd..b8f5ab5 100644
--- a/tasks/nrpe.yml
+++ b/tasks/nrpe.yml
@@ -30,8 +30,8 @@
     name: "{{ monitored_nrpe_servicename }}"
     enabled: yes
 
-- name: Reload NRPE
+- name: Restart NRPE
   service:
     name: "{{ monitored_nrpe_servicename }}"
-    state: reloaded
+    state: restarted