diff --git a/support/values.yaml b/support/values.yaml
index 899d2a11f5..009d163b5a 100644
--- a/support/values.yaml
+++ b/support/values.yaml
@@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ prometheus:
   pushgateway:
     enabled: false
   server:
+    strategy:
+      # We have a persistent disk attached, so the default (RollingUpdate)
+      # can sometimes get 'stuck' and require pods to be manually deleted.
+      type: Recreate
     resources:
       # Without this, prometheus can easily starve users
       requests: