diff --git a/lib/sourcesmodel.cpp b/lib/sourcesmodel.cpp
--- a/lib/sourcesmodel.cpp
+++ b/lib/sourcesmodel.cpp
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
     watch->addFile(QStandardPaths::locate(QStandardPaths::ConfigLocation, "krunnerrc"));
 
     m_resetTimer.setSingleShot(true);
-    m_resetTimer.setInterval(500);
+    m_resetTimer.setInterval(5000);
     connect(&m_resetTimer, SIGNAL(timeout()), this, SLOT(slotResetTimeout()));
 }