Needs to be in a basement to drain or have a floor drain. The hose it comes with is very cheep, The hose is very thin plastic and doesnt fit most taps also has no pressure and has to be at even level with the bottom of the machine to drain or you have to keep picking it up to put in tub... Not exactly suitable for an apartment unless willing to do some extra work like lifting to drain.. repeatedly...but is a pretty light weight machine.. Also very small spin barrel ...Gets the job done if your willing to put some extra work in.