diff --git a/pytec/pytec/aioclient.py b/pytec/pytec/aioclient.py
index 7e5ecd2..1054afa 100644
--- a/pytec/pytec/aioclient.py
+++ b/pytec/pytec/aioclient.py
@@ -243,6 +243,8 @@ class Client:
     async def load_config(self, channel=""):
         """Load current configuration from EEPROM"""
         await self._command("load", str(channel))
+        if channel == "":
+            await self._read_line() # Read the extra {}
 
     async def hw_rev(self):
         """Get Thermostat hardware revision"""