diff --git a/geometry.cpp b/geometry.cpp
--- a/geometry.cpp
+++ b/geometry.cpp
@@ -2142,9 +2142,6 @@
 
 void AbstractClient::maximize(MaximizeMode m)
 {
-    if (m == maximizeMode()) {
-        return;
-    }
     setMaximize(m & MaximizeVertical, m & MaximizeHorizontal);
 }