diff --git a/CHANGES b/CHANGES
index ac3bd0a3..7fd805d7 100644
--- a/CHANGES
+++ b/CHANGES
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ lm-sensors CHANGES file
 
 SVN HEAD
   pwmconfig: Better diagnostics in pwmdisable
+             Give the fans some time to spin up
   sensors-detect: Add Texas Instruments TMP401 detection
                   Mention the f75375s driver
                   Add SMSC LPC47B367-NC detection (no sensors)
diff --git a/prog/pwm/pwmconfig b/prog/pwm/pwmconfig
index 51b9e8c3..2db7814d 100755
--- a/prog/pwm/pwmconfig
+++ b/prog/pwm/pwmconfig
@@ -205,6 +205,8 @@ do
 done
 
 echo
+echo "Giving the fans some time to reach full speed..."
+sleep $DELAY
 echo 'Found the following fan sensors:'
 for i in $FAN
 do