That musty smell?
It's mold in the gasket.
Front-load washers trap water, lint, and detergent in the rubber door seal — the perfect home for black mold and mildew. We deep-clean the gasket, kill the mold at the source, and stop the smell from coming back.
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Why it matters
The smell isn’t the washer. It’s the gasket.
Front-load washers are sealed by a thick rubber door gasket that traps water, lint, and detergent after every cycle — the ideal breeding ground for the black mold and mildew behind that musty smell. Cleaning it at the source is the fix.
The seal stays wet
The rubber gasket holds water after every wash. That trapped moisture is exactly what mold and mildew need to take hold and spread.
Detergent & lint feed it
Leftover detergent, fabric softener, and lint collect in the folds of the seal — a steady food source that keeps the mold coming back.
The smell gets into your clothes
Once mold is established in the gasket, that musty odor transfers to every load — so clean laundry comes out smelling anything but fresh.
It can reach the door and drum
Left long enough, mold spreads past the seal. Cleaning it early keeps a quick gasket service from turning into a bigger problem.
Especially worth it for
- Front-load washers with a musty or mildew smell
- Visible black mold around the door seal
- Annual maintenance for front-load washer owners
What we do
Deep-cleaned, disinfected, and back to fresh.
Professional washer rubber gasket mold removal and cleaning. Removes black mold, mildew smell, and buildup around the front-load washer door seal.
Full gasket inspection and deep clean
Mold and mildew removal
Detergent residue and lint removal
Antimicrobial treatment
Tips on a simple weekly habit that prevents it returning
Pricing
One flat price. No surprises.
A focused, single-appliance visit — book it on its own or add it to a dryer vent cleaning.
Straight talk
We kill the mold and clean the gasket thoroughly — but heavy, set-in staining on old rubber may not fully disappear even after the mold itself is gone. If your gasket is torn or perished and needs replacing, we’ll tell you straight and can quote it, rather than charge you for a clean that won’t hold.
- Full gasket inspection + deep clean
- Mold and mildew removal
- Detergent residue + lint removal
- Antimicrobial treatment
- 14-day service guarantee
Licensed, insured & accountable
Licensed, insured, and accountable.
Every Vent Pro NYC visit is backed by what actually matters — $1M liability insurance, a 14-day satisfaction guarantee, and 10+ years of dryer-vent and air-duct experience across NYC and NJ.
5-star premium service
$1M general liability insured
CERT — Community Emergency Response Team
14-day satisfaction guarantee
Trusted in 2,500+ NYC homes.
I knew something was up when my clothing was taking forever to dry but when the check vent light went on I knew it was a fire hazard. Eyal responded to my text in minutes, booked an appointment on the spot for the next day and showed up on time. He didn't mind that I was standing over to watch the whole process and boy was it satisfying. I couldn't believe the lint that was living in the dryer, behind the wall and at the exit vent on the side of my house. This is not the DIY job you think it is. well worth the visit!
Eli from Ventpro was not only knowledgeable but also extremely kind. As a woman at home with a small child I felt super safe with Eli which is always a concern with people coming to service the home. He did the job, cleaned up afterwards and also left me with some great tips for our washer even though he came to fix the dryer. Will have him come back again and again.
Chinae A.Verified Google reviewAmazing service and very friendly serviceman. Very fair price compared to other companies, he went above and beyond removing a bird's nest from our pipe (as shown in the photos) and didn't charge extra from the price I was told over the phone. He also answers text messages which is a bonus. He came to the rescue very quickly, and he also resolved the issue in no time. He informed me that the landlord should be responsible for the payment. Highly recommend!
Shirly G.Verified Google reviewFantastic, professional service! Eyal provided excellent dryer vent cleaning, with options offered at fair pricing. A nice person too, being flexible when our schedule had to change due to circumstances beyond our control, accommodating all our needs on the day of our service.
Shari S.Google · Local GuideWe would definitely recommend Vent pro NYC. Eyal is very nice, professional, and accommodating. It is always easy to schedule an appointment with him and he does a great job. I can rest assured that my dryer vent is clean and safe after he leaves.
Muriel B.Verified Google reviewHe was so professional, and clean. This is a must for every household to do yearly!
Mariel D.Verified Google reviewMy dryer was taking 90+ minutes to dry a load of clothing. I wasn't sure if I needed a new dryer or just a good cleaning. Eyal came, right away I might add, and said he would check first to see if it's working because he wouldn't charge me for cleaning a broken dryer. Once he confirmed that my dryer was fine he went in and did a thorough cleaning. I can't believe the lint that was coming out of my dryer! He did an excellent job and will definitely recommend him and use him again!
SheriGoogle · Local GuideEyal was very professional. Arrived with all necessary equipment about 15 mins earlier than appointment time. Did a very good job and cleaned out our dryer vents. He took the time to explain how to maintain it and also cleaned up by vacuuming the debris. Very pleasant person to deal with. I have already booked complete duct cleaning with his company.
Anusha R.Verified Google review
Fresh-smelling laundry, starting this week.
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