diff --git a/elements/power.lua b/elements/power.lua
index bab26240..caba329f 100644
--- a/elements/power.lua
+++ b/elements/power.lua
@@ -219,7 +219,8 @@ local function Update(self, event, unit)
 	end
 
 	local cur, max = UnitPower(unit, displayType), UnitPowerMax(unit, displayType)
-	element:SetMinMaxValues(min or 0, max)
+	min = min or 0 -- ensure we always have a minimum value to avoid errors
+	element:SetMinMaxValues(min, max)
 
 	if(UnitIsConnected(unit)) then
 		element:SetValue(cur)