diff --git a/argos/checks/checks.py b/argos/checks/checks.py
index e6b3d55..39ce03a 100644
--- a/argos/checks/checks.py
+++ b/argos/checks/checks.py
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ class SSLCertificateExpiration(BaseCheck):
 
     async def run(self):
         """Returns the number of days in which the certificate will expire."""
-        response = await self.http_client.head(self.task.url)
+        response = await self.http_client.get(self.task.url)
         if response.is_error:
             raise