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Why Is My Faucet Leaking Even When It’s Turned Off?

You turn the handle all the way, walk off, and a few seconds later—drip… drip… drip. It is quiet in the house, and that sound somehow finds you every time. You try twisting the handle tighter, maybe even smack it once (we’ve all done it), but nope—it keeps dripping.

At 2 Sons Plumbing Tacoma, we see this every single week. A leaky faucet always starts as one of those “I’ll get to it later” problems—until that steady drip, drip, drip starts getting on your nerves. The truth is, it’s usually nothing major. Most times, it is just a worn washer, a cracked O-ring, or a tired cartridge inside the faucet. Those little parts work every single day, over and over, and eventually they wear out.

Why Faucets Start Dripping

There’s nothing mysterious about it—these are usually the reasons we find:

Old washers that have flattened out or cracked.
Worn O-rings that can’t hold a tight seal anymore.
Faulty cartridges that stop shutting off water completely.
Mineral buildup, which is common around Tacoma and slowly eats away at metal parts.

A little drip might not seem like much, but it adds up—gallons a day sometimes—and can leave rust stains or cause corrosion around the sink if you wait too long.

What You Can Try Yourself

If you’re handy, you might be able to fix it yourself:

Shut off the water under the sink first.
Pop off the handle with a screwdriver or Allen key.
Take out the washer, O-ring, or cartridge and look for wear. If it’s cracked or flattened, grab a replacement at the hardware store.
Reassemble and test it.

If it still drips—or you see water pooling under the sink—it’s time to call in a plumber. That usually means something deeper inside the valve is worn out.

When It’s Time to Call a Pro

Sometimes what looks like a small drip turns out to be a bigger problem—corrosion, high water pressure, or a valve body that’s gone bad. That’s where 2 Sons Plumbing Tacoma comes in.

We’ll take the faucet apart, replace what’s worn, clean everything up, and get it sealed tight again. Whether it’s the kitchen sink, bathroom faucet, or even an outdoor spigot, we’ll fix it right the first time. No guesswork, no shortcuts.

What It Might Cost

If you’re doing it yourself, parts usually cost $10–$40. If you call us in, a professional repair runs $150–$300 depending on the faucet. It’s a small fix that can save you money—and your patience.

Call 2 Sons Plumbing Tacoma

That drip won’t stop on its own. Call 2 Sons Plumbing Tacoma at (206) 487-1757. We’ll get that leak fixed and tighten everything up so it finally stops.?Because let’s be honest — this isn’t just about saving water.?It’s about being able to lie down at night and not hear that drip… drip… drip in the quiet.?Just stillness.

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Oaktree President

22:17 24 Oct 25

Our house decided to replace our own toilet, but we got stuck halfway through because we didn’t have the right tools and accidentally broke an anchor bolt. I called 2 Sons Plumbing, and they showed up within an hour to help us out. Derek, our plumber, was super friendly, explained everything clearly, and got the job done quickly and professionally. Excellent service all around—highly recommend!

Oaktree President

22:17 24 Oct 25

Victor Garcia

20:12 23 Oct 25

Dave and David came and cleared out a huge clog in my kitchen sink (both sides) that has been plaguing us for a while as well a ton of glass shards that got into the drain when our glass fridge shelf broke. Dave walked us through each step of the process and explained everything which was excellent. He also gave us advice about galvanized piping replacement. They even gave us a few free parts for the sink drain that had eroded away and didn’t charge extra for it!! All around 5 star service!!!

Victor Garcia

20:12 23 Oct 25

Steve P

20:40 21 Oct 25

Fantastic service and communication. Local company. Solved my clogged basement laundry utility sink. Dave and David were courteous, informative, professional and easy to engage with. Scheduling was easy (they came the next day) and they arrived within the expected time window. Transparent pricing and i could also apply a coupon. I will use them again.

Steve P

20:40 21 Oct 25

Ashton Wylde

05:46 21 Oct 25

Great service and Dave their plumber is the best. We have an odd house with even odder plumbing. The pipes are a mess of grandfathered-in open air nonsense, when our pump started making some noises (and a little leaking) after some DIY heat tape adventures (getting ready for colder weather), we were worried that we would need a massive repair but Dave came and looked at it and immediately realized we had unplugged the float plug from the pump plug which was 90% of the problem and the leak just need a little tightening of a flex joint. The company was quick and didn't charge for an estimate or in this case a quick "thats not plugged in right". The experience and the overall professionalism has convinced me that when I do finally need that big repair job, I'll call these guys.

Ashton Wylde

05:46 21 Oct 25

Spencer Charles

05:07 20 Oct 25

Booking an appointment was extremely easy, and we were able to get one just the next day. Communication was excellent with timely reminders and a call before our appointment. Kerry did a fantastic job both advising us and effectively resolving our issue.

Spencer Charles

05:07 20 Oct 25

LuAnn Mitchell

02:38 14 Oct 25

I have all good things to say about 2 Sons Plumbing. My first experience was a few years ago and the whole process went very smoothly. Making the appointment was easy and quick, the repair was done with no problem and I thought the price was fair. Recently, Dave from 2 Sons came out to look at several plumbing problems I was having and, within a matter of minutes, all of the problems were diagnosed. Dave gave me options and estimates all before he left my house. I haven’t had the work done yet but appreciate the information and the prices seemed fair to me. Dave was on time, professional and very knowledgeable. 2 Sons are my go to Plumbers.

LuAnn Mitchell

02:38 14 Oct 25

Kayla Huitt

16:58 13 Oct 25

Bob at 2 Sons Plumbing was amazing! We had a horribly backed up kitchen sink drain and he was able to fix it, and save us some money in the process! He heard what we had to say about our issue and double checked everything. Super friendly and very helpful. Thank you for the amazing work Bob!

Kayla Huitt

16:58 13 Oct 25

Mingmin Zhu

00:31 11 Oct 25

I had great experience with Chase, Riley, Seth, Manu, Nolan with a recent fix. They showed up promptly, transparent about the price upfront, set the expectations right, very professional, got things done perfectly, great communication and very honest and patient to answer all my questions, I will definitely use 2 sons again and will recommend it to my friends and neighbors.

Mingmin Zhu

00:31 11 Oct 25

Arul Menezes

00:41 10 Oct 25

Stellar job by Carey and his team at 2sons today. I had a complex job -- installing a yard hydrant/faucet for a garden across the (private) street. They had to go into the floor of the garage, run piping under the floor, out of the house, across the road. Had to cut into the asphalt, trench down a couple feet, then patch it all up again, including fixing the garage concrete floor. Super job. Looks really clean. Got it all done in a day.

Arul Menezes

00:41 10 Oct 25

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00:04 10 Oct 25

A wonderful experience every time with 2 Sons plumbing. Jake and Angelo helped us with our plumbing issue. They showed up on time and gave a very reasonable estimate for the repair. We ended up replacing a couple of toilets and a part of a sink drain. They came back the next day to complete the work due to our schedule. Excellent communication, prompt, and hard working! Thank you so much Jake and Angelo!! We are very happy with 2 Sons and have used them multiple times.

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00:04 10 Oct 25