diff --git a/controller/state/changer.py b/controller/state/changer.py
index 550f41e..2896315 100644
--- a/controller/state/changer.py
+++ b/controller/state/changer.py
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ class Changer(object):
     def safe_remote_state(key):
         if key in ['out_valve', 'in_valve']:
             return self.remote_state.get(key, 'closed')
-        else
+        else:
             return self.remote_state.get(key,'');
 
     def process_change(self):