diff --git a/esphome/components/mcp4461/output/mcp4461_output.h b/esphome/components/mcp4461/output/mcp4461_output.h
index 7234bd4647..1e3faa50b2 100644
--- a/esphome/components/mcp4461/output/mcp4461_output.h
+++ b/esphome/components/mcp4461/output/mcp4461_output.h
@@ -31,13 +31,6 @@ class Mcp4461Wiper : public output::FloatOutput {
       parent->disable_terminal(wiper, 'b');
     if (!terminal_w && wiper_idx < 4)
       parent->disable_terminal(wiper, 'w');
-    if (this->initial_value_ >= 0.000 && this->initial_value_ <= 0.256) {
-      // Use the value
-      ESP_LOGCONFIG(TAG, "Setting initial value %.3f", this->initial_value_);
-      this->_parent->set_wiper_level(wiper, this->initial_value_);
-    } else {
-      ESP_LOGCONFIG(TAG, "No (valid) initial value set, retaining previous wiper level.");
-    }
   }
   uint16_t get_wiper_level();
   void save_level();