In my home, built in the late 60s, the drains are under the concrete basement floor. The washing machine drain is 1 1/2". Short of breaking up a concrete floor, which will be costly and time consuming, is there any way to properly drain a newer model washing machine, or are there models of newer machines that will still work with the 1 1/2" drain? The washing machine drain is on one side of the house and the sewer is on the other which would make replacing the drain a very costly undertaking.

Has the drain pipe been professionally cleaned? Front loading washers use very little water and shouldn't be a problem. The 1½" pipe probably worked fine for a long time, until it started to get lint build up inside it.



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A stationary tub next to the washer would help hold the waste waters and allow a much slower drain. Cleaning the floor line with a hydro-jetter, will clear and clean the line of sand, lint and debris.

Best Wishes