diff --git a/config/example.cfg b/config/example.cfg
index af418ca6..afa14082 100644
--- a/config/example.cfg
+++ b/config/example.cfg
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ max_temp: 110
 # Extruder print fan (omit section if fan not present)
 [fan]
 pin: ar14
-#   PWM output pin controlling the heater. This parameter must be
+#   PWM output pin controlling the fan. This parameter must be
 #   provided.
 hard_pwm: 1
 #   Set this value to force hardware PWM instead of software PWM. Set