Faucet Leaks When Running: A Centennial Fix

2026-03-11

Plumbing Guide

Water seeping from around the handle or base while the faucet runs is an O-ring or seal problem. Here is the Centennial guide.

Faucet Leaks When Running: A Centennial Fix

The handle leak

Water from the handle area is usually a worn stem O-ring.

The base leak

Water at the base is a worn body O-ring or a loose faucet.

The fix

Replace the O-rings and reseat the faucet.

The call

A running leak gets worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Centennial Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Centennial pro.

Plumbing in Centennial: what to know

In Centennial, freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.

Across Denver County — from Greenwood Village, Lone Tree and Cherry Hills Village to ZIP codes like 80112, 80111, 80237 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.

Need a hand in Centennial?

If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Centennial Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Centennial.

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