Why Is My Faucet Dripping Even When Turned Off?
That continuous drip, drip, drip is extremely irritating! But, it is more than that – it’s literally money going down the drain. Over time, a dripping faucet can waste gallons of water but most homeowners don’t realize how fast it adds up on the monthly bill. If your faucet keeps leaking even when you’ve turned it off tightly, something inside it isn’t doing its job anymore. At 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer Federal Way, we run into this problem all the time, and the fix is usually straightforward once you know what’s going on.
The Most Common Reasons Faucets Leak
Faucets might look simple on the outside, but inside they’ve got small moving parts that take a beating every day. When one wears out, the dripping starts. The usual suspects are:
- Washers that have worn down. These rubber pieces press against the valve seat. Once they flatten out or crack, water sneaks through.
- Cartridges that go bad. Once the cartridge inside in a cartridge faucet fails, no amount of tightening the handle will stop the drip.
- Old O-rings. These little rings make a tight seal where parts join together. Once they wear out, leaks follow.
These parts don’t last forever. After years of twisting the handles on and off, they just give out.
What You Can Try Yourself
If you don’t mind rolling up the sleeves, a dripping faucet is something you might fix yourself. Here’s how to go about it:
- Turn off the shut-off valves under the sink.
- Remove the handle—usually a simple screw or hex key.
- Check the washer, cartridge, or O-ring. If one looks worn or cracked, that’s your problem.
- Swap in a new part. Take the old piece to the hardware store to ensure an exact match.
Most replacement parts are affordable and quick DIY repair is feasible if the faucet is in otherwise good shape.
When to Bring Over a Plumber
Of course, every leak is not that simple. If the drip is coming from underneath the sink, if the faucet body is corroded, or if you’ve already tried replacing parts and it’s still leaking, it’s time to bring in a pro. A licensed plumber can tell whether it’s worth repairing or if replacing the faucet is smarter in the long run.
What It Costs in Federal Way
Here’s what you’re looking at for costs:
- DIY parts: usually $10–$40
- Professional repair: $150–$300, depending on the faucet type
It’s a small price to pay compared to letting water drip 24/7, which can waste hundreds of gallons in a month.
Get Your Faucet Fixed the Right Way
That little drip won’t fix itself. Whether you just need a new washer or a full faucet replacement, 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer Federal Way has you covered. We have been helping local families stop leaks for years and will make sure yours is handled quickly and done right.
Call us at (206) 487-1757 to schedule service today. We’ll stop the drip, save you water, and give you back a little peace and quiet in your home.
Tyler Gunter
2 months ago
I had a phenomenal experience with Carey, Carson, Cody, and Salvador! I had them install a new dedicated line to a water hydrant in my yard and it the project turned out perfectly! I want to especially commend Casey for going out of the way to figure out the best way to achieve what I wanted (he actually suggested the hydrant after considering what I wanted in my project). He worked professionally to give me the best possible quote he could for the project and saved me some serious $$! They trenched a 60ft 22 inch deep trench, ran the pipe, and put all the pavers back on my patio and the job site was perfectly clean when they were done.
All of them worked insanely hard over 2 days to do the trench since there were a ton of rocks in my yard which wasn’t known just how difficult it would be at the time. Instead of charging me more they just finished the project to completion.
I would recommend them to anyone looking for an excellent experience for plumbing work! I’ve already told several people what a great and difficult job they did!
All of them worked insanely hard over 2 days to do the trench since there were a ton of rocks in my yard which wasn’t known just how difficult it would be at the time. Instead of charging me more they just finished the project to completion.
I would recommend them to anyone looking for an excellent experience for plumbing work! I’ve already told several people what a great and difficult job they did!
Tyler Gunter
2 months ago
I had a phenomenal experience with Carey, Carson, Cody, and Salvador! I had them install a new dedicated line to a water hydrant in my yard and it the project turned out perfectly! I want to especially commend Casey for going out of the way to figure out the best way to achieve what I wanted (he actually suggested the hydrant after considering what I wanted in my project). He worked professionally to give me the best possible quote he could for the project and saved me some serious $$! They trenched a 60ft 22 inch deep trench, ran the pipe, and put all the pavers back on my patio and the job site was perfectly clean when they were done.
All of them worked insanely hard over 2 days to do the trench since there were a ton of rocks in my yard which wasn’t known just how difficult it would be at the time. Instead of charging me more they just finished the project to completion.
I would recommend them to anyone looking for an excellent experience for plumbing work! I’ve already told several people what a great and difficult job they did!
All of them worked insanely hard over 2 days to do the trench since there were a ton of rocks in my yard which wasn’t known just how difficult it would be at the time. Instead of charging me more they just finished the project to completion.
I would recommend them to anyone looking for an excellent experience for plumbing work! I’ve already told several people what a great and difficult job they did!
Kirsten Nakayama
2 months ago
We cannot recommend 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer enough - they were the only company out of 5 I had contacted that could come out the same day. Our plumber, Jacob, was polite, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable. He quickly diagnosed the issue and shared several options to fit within our budget and did his best to keep our costs down. Great guy and great service!
Kirsten Nakayama
2 months ago
We cannot recommend 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer enough - they were the only company out of 5 I had contacted that could come out the same day. Our plumber, Jacob, was polite, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable. He quickly diagnosed the issue and shared several options to fit within our budget and did his best to keep our costs down. Great guy and great service!
Aditya Mahadevan
2 months ago
Carey did an amazing job diagnosing and fixing a water leak which started in my bathroom and seeped into the garage below. He came within an hour or two after I called the company, right after his previous job. He was fast, friendly and informative. He even helped me find my water main in case I need it for future. Definitely calling this company if I need help with a water/plumbing emergency in future.
Aditya Mahadevan
2 months ago
Carey did an amazing job diagnosing and fixing a water leak which started in my bathroom and seeped into the garage below. He came within an hour or two after I called the company, right after his previous job. He was fast, friendly and informative. He even helped me find my water main in case I need it for future. Definitely calling this company if I need help with a water/plumbing emergency in future.
Natalie Page
2 months ago
This was my second time using 2 Sons plumbing. I received a call about scheduling the appointment for the next day. Jake was very professional. He explained my choices for the service and didn't push the most expensive option. Even though the scope of the job changed during the visit it was completed that same day. He did a good job and cleaned up the worksite. Would definitely recommend.
Natalie Page
2 months ago
This was my second time using 2 Sons plumbing. I received a call about scheduling the appointment for the next day. Jake was very professional. He explained my choices for the service and didn't push the most expensive option. Even though the scope of the job changed during the visit it was completed that same day. He did a good job and cleaned up the worksite. Would definitely recommend.
Amber Rhodes
4 months ago
I had a great experience with 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer. I scheduled an appointment online last night, and they called me first thing this morning. Natalie was so kind and even offered me an earlier appointment that same day, which I really appreciated.
Justin came out and was friendly, professional, and honest. He gave me a fair estimate for the repair I needed and also provided estimates for a few additional code-related fixes that may need to be addressed in the future. I never felt pressured to approve any extra work, which I really appreciated.
From scheduling to the service visit, the entire experience was easy and professional. I would definitely use 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer again and would happily recommend them to others!
Justin came out and was friendly, professional, and honest. He gave me a fair estimate for the repair I needed and also provided estimates for a few additional code-related fixes that may need to be addressed in the future. I never felt pressured to approve any extra work, which I really appreciated.
From scheduling to the service visit, the entire experience was easy and professional. I would definitely use 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer again and would happily recommend them to others!
Amber Rhodes
4 months ago
I had a great experience with 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer. I scheduled an appointment online last night, and they called me first thing this morning. Natalie was so kind and even offered me an earlier appointment that same day, which I really appreciated.
Justin came out and was friendly, professional, and honest. He gave me a fair estimate for the repair I needed and also provided estimates for a few additional code-related fixes that may need to be addressed in the future. I never felt pressured to approve any extra work, which I really appreciated.
From scheduling to the service visit, the entire experience was easy and professional. I would definitely use 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer again and would happily recommend them to others!
Justin came out and was friendly, professional, and honest. He gave me a fair estimate for the repair I needed and also provided estimates for a few additional code-related fixes that may need to be addressed in the future. I never felt pressured to approve any extra work, which I really appreciated.
From scheduling to the service visit, the entire experience was easy and professional. I would definitely use 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer again and would happily recommend them to others!
Jackie Johanson
4 months ago
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I had a project that required a quick turnaround for some temporary top-out plumbing, and Two Sons Plumbing was incredibly responsive from the start. They came out quickly to provide a quote and, even during what I know is their peak season, they prioritized getting my project scheduled. That level of customer service was greatly appreciated.
The quote was a bit of sticker shock, but that’s simply the reality of the Seattle market—not a reflection of their service. What really stood out was that the same person who came out to provide the estimate also completed the work. It meant I didn’t have to explain everything twice, and we’d already built a level of trust before the job even started.
The quality of the work was excellent, and they even went above and beyond by replacing a damaged toilet lid at no extra charge. Small gestures like that make a big difference.
If you’re looking for a fast, reliable plumbing company that does quality work and takes great care of its customers, I’d definitely recommend Two Sons Plumbing.
I had a project that required a quick turnaround for some temporary top-out plumbing, and Two Sons Plumbing was incredibly responsive from the start. They came out quickly to provide a quote and, even during what I know is their peak season, they prioritized getting my project scheduled. That level of customer service was greatly appreciated.
The quote was a bit of sticker shock, but that’s simply the reality of the Seattle market—not a reflection of their service. What really stood out was that the same person who came out to provide the estimate also completed the work. It meant I didn’t have to explain everything twice, and we’d already built a level of trust before the job even started.
The quality of the work was excellent, and they even went above and beyond by replacing a damaged toilet lid at no extra charge. Small gestures like that make a big difference.
If you’re looking for a fast, reliable plumbing company that does quality work and takes great care of its customers, I’d definitely recommend Two Sons Plumbing.
Jackie Johanson
4 months ago
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I had a project that required a quick turnaround for some temporary top-out plumbing, and Two Sons Plumbing was incredibly responsive from the start. They came out quickly to provide a quote and, even during what I know is their peak season, they prioritized getting my project scheduled. That level of customer service was greatly appreciated.
The quote was a bit of sticker shock, but that’s simply the reality of the Seattle market—not a reflection of their service. What really stood out was that the same person who came out to provide the estimate also completed the work. It meant I didn’t have to explain everything twice, and we’d already built a level of trust before the job even started.
The quality of the work was excellent, and they even went above and beyond by replacing a damaged toilet lid at no extra charge. Small gestures like that make a big difference.
If you’re looking for a fast, reliable plumbing company that does quality work and takes great care of its customers, I’d definitely recommend Two Sons Plumbing.
I had a project that required a quick turnaround for some temporary top-out plumbing, and Two Sons Plumbing was incredibly responsive from the start. They came out quickly to provide a quote and, even during what I know is their peak season, they prioritized getting my project scheduled. That level of customer service was greatly appreciated.
The quote was a bit of sticker shock, but that’s simply the reality of the Seattle market—not a reflection of their service. What really stood out was that the same person who came out to provide the estimate also completed the work. It meant I didn’t have to explain everything twice, and we’d already built a level of trust before the job even started.
The quality of the work was excellent, and they even went above and beyond by replacing a damaged toilet lid at no extra charge. Small gestures like that make a big difference.
If you’re looking for a fast, reliable plumbing company that does quality work and takes great care of its customers, I’d definitely recommend Two Sons Plumbing.
Brad Poirier
5 months ago
Had a great experience with 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer and the representative they sent, Jake. They did a fantastic job communicating through email, text, and calls, sending reminders when the appointment was and who their representative was, and when he would arrive. Jake did a wonderful job hunting done where the leak was coming from and explaining the options I had for getting the leak repaired. When he left he emailed my receipt, pictures he had taken of my water lines under the house, and the options I could use to compete locating and repairing the leak. Highly recommend them. A very professional outfit.
Brad Poirier
5 months ago
Had a great experience with 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer and the representative they sent, Jake. They did a fantastic job communicating through email, text, and calls, sending reminders when the appointment was and who their representative was, and when he would arrive. Jake did a wonderful job hunting done where the leak was coming from and explaining the options I had for getting the leak repaired. When he left he emailed my receipt, pictures he had taken of my water lines under the house, and the options I could use to compete locating and repairing the leak. Highly recommend them. A very professional outfit.
Jennifer Suemnicht
7 months ago
I asked some of my real estate colleagues who people have been using for plumbing repairs lately and several said “2 Sons”! So friendly and responsive. Came out right away for an estimate, had the best follow up, came in with the best price, and got me on the schedule and got the work done on the very next day! Everyone I spoke with was friendly and fantastic! Highly recommend!
Jennifer Suemnicht
7 months ago
I asked some of my real estate colleagues who people have been using for plumbing repairs lately and several said “2 Sons”! So friendly and responsive. Came out right away for an estimate, had the best follow up, came in with the best price, and got me on the schedule and got the work done on the very next day! Everyone I spoke with was friendly and fantastic! Highly recommend!
Katy Garner
8 months ago
We had a mystery leak per our meter reading. Riley and Riley saved the day. They promptly discovered the issue, resolved and repaired our pipes in one service call. They were quick, thorough and entirely delightful. They took the time to talk me through the job. I felt heard, safe and comfortable with the two of them in my house. For my next plumbing disaster I hope to get ‘The Riley’s’; but know, whoever comes will be excellent. Thanks 2 Sons!
Katy Garner
8 months ago
We had a mystery leak per our meter reading. Riley and Riley saved the day. They promptly discovered the issue, resolved and repaired our pipes in one service call. They were quick, thorough and entirely delightful. They took the time to talk me through the job. I felt heard, safe and comfortable with the two of them in my house. For my next plumbing disaster I hope to get ‘The Riley’s’; but know, whoever comes will be excellent. Thanks 2 Sons!
Aaron Sutter
8 months ago
2 Sons are my go to plumbers and I recommend them to friends and family looking for a recommendation.
2 Sons had my tenant's water heater replaced in the same day I called them! Justin and his apprentice were awesome! This wasn't a "quick" replacement in the garage - they had to figure out how to squeeze in the water heater through a tight crawl space on their hands and knees under furnace ducting.
Justin was knowledgeable and helpful in troubleshooting different replacement scenarios. He was kind and patient with my number of questions. He never once complained to me about the undesirable placement of the water heater under the house. My tenant even commented to me how kind Justin was to her.
Thank you for making this a quick and easy fix!
2 Sons had my tenant's water heater replaced in the same day I called them! Justin and his apprentice were awesome! This wasn't a "quick" replacement in the garage - they had to figure out how to squeeze in the water heater through a tight crawl space on their hands and knees under furnace ducting.
Justin was knowledgeable and helpful in troubleshooting different replacement scenarios. He was kind and patient with my number of questions. He never once complained to me about the undesirable placement of the water heater under the house. My tenant even commented to me how kind Justin was to her.
Thank you for making this a quick and easy fix!
Aaron Sutter
8 months ago
2 Sons are my go to plumbers and I recommend them to friends and family looking for a recommendation.
2 Sons had my tenant's water heater replaced in the same day I called them! Justin and his apprentice were awesome! This wasn't a "quick" replacement in the garage - they had to figure out how to squeeze in the water heater through a tight crawl space on their hands and knees under furnace ducting.
Justin was knowledgeable and helpful in troubleshooting different replacement scenarios. He was kind and patient with my number of questions. He never once complained to me about the undesirable placement of the water heater under the house. My tenant even commented to me how kind Justin was to her.
Thank you for making this a quick and easy fix!
2 Sons had my tenant's water heater replaced in the same day I called them! Justin and his apprentice were awesome! This wasn't a "quick" replacement in the garage - they had to figure out how to squeeze in the water heater through a tight crawl space on their hands and knees under furnace ducting.
Justin was knowledgeable and helpful in troubleshooting different replacement scenarios. He was kind and patient with my number of questions. He never once complained to me about the undesirable placement of the water heater under the house. My tenant even commented to me how kind Justin was to her.
Thank you for making this a quick and easy fix!
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