diff --git a/roles/native-backups-cleanup/files/backups-cleanup.timer b/roles/native-backups-cleanup/files/backups-cleanup.timer
index 35297ffc..141153da 100644
--- a/roles/native-backups-cleanup/files/backups-cleanup.timer
+++ b/roles/native-backups-cleanup/files/backups-cleanup.timer
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Description=starts backups-cleanup.service
 
 [Timer]
 OnBootSec=1min
-OnUnitActiveSec=12h
+OnUnitActiveSec=3h
 RandomizedDelaySec=1h
 
 [Install]