A musty washing machine smell is usually mildew in the machine or the drain. Here is the Elmhurst guide.
The machine
A front-loader's door seal holds water and grows mildew. Wipe it dry and leave the door open.
The drain
A smelly standpipe means buildup in the drain line.
The fix
Run a cleaning cycle with a washer cleaner, and clean the door seal.
The call
If the drain is the source, clear it. Call 888-217-3585 and Elmhurst Plumbing Pros will match you with an Elmhurst pro.
Plumbing in Elmhurst: what to know
In Elmhurst, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across DuPage County — from Berkeley, Villa Park and Northlake to ZIP codes like 60126, 60163, 60181 — 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 Elmhurst?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Elmhurst Plumbing Pros will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Elmhurst.