This can also be a noisy activity, best isolated from the rest of the house. Protect against burst or leaking hoses to and from the washing machine with a floor drain to prevent flooding throughout the basement. This drain will have to be connected to the home s drain system, however.
Proper installation can be tricky, and is best left to a licensed plumbing contractor.
Consider draining the washing machine into a large tub or sink with hot and cold facets. The tub can come in handy for soaking clothes, cleaning large objects, or other household chores. Water-resistant floor coverings. Return to Finished Basements Terms and Conditions for use of ConcreteNetwork. Com 2000 Concretenetwork.