diff --git a/power.py b/power.py
index dcd41ef..b763468 100644
--- a/power.py
+++ b/power.py
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ def main():
                 else:
                     logger.info(f"UPS status changed to: {status}")
                 prev_status = status
-            if status = "OB DISCHRG" and battery < 50:
+            if status == "OB DISCHRG" and battery < 50:
                 logger.warning(f"Battery level low: {battery}% charge remaining.")
                 send_email(
                     f"{ups_id} battery low.",