diff --git a/thermopi/surfaces/dial.py b/thermopi/surfaces/dial.py
index c160171..04cd869 100644
--- a/thermopi/surfaces/dial.py
+++ b/thermopi/surfaces/dial.py
@@ -78,6 +78,7 @@ class Surface(pygame.Surface):
                 self.quit = True
             if event.type == pygame.KEYDOWN:
                 if event.key == pygame.K_ESCAPE:
+                    self.running = False
                     self.quit = True
             if event.type == pygame.MOUSEBUTTONDOWN:
                 self.mouse_handler.active = True