Faucet Leaks When Running: An Orem Fix

2026-05-05

Plumbing Guide

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

Faucet Leaks When Running: An Orem 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 Orem Home Plumbing Co will match you with an Orem pro.

Plumbing in Orem: what to know

In Orem, hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and freezing winters stress exposed lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.

Across Utah County — from Vineyard, Lindon and Provo to ZIP codes like 84057, 84097, 84058 — 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.

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