We are potentially in the market for a front load washer. We currently have a top load located on our second floor and it sits in an overflow tray in the even it overflows (has happened before:( ) My husband did the plumbing for this tray and didn't get the angles and all that right so there is always water in the tray therefor the bottom of the washer is rusting. We are wondering if we would still need this tray as a precaution if we upgraded to the front load washer. IF so, we will spend the money for the plumbing to fix the problem but if we won't need it, I'm not going to bother.

So, does anyone know if you need an overflow tray with a front load washer?

I guess you have to stop overloading your washing machine. That is one of the main concerns with washers on a main floor. You can't only accommodate so much laundry in a washing machine and if you get a front load washer you will have to abide by the rules the manufacturer has set out. They are not infallible. Why do you think a front load will be any better ? Maybe your husband did do a decent job but you didn't.

My washing machine is in my kitchen, in a bungalow and I am ever mindful of putting in too much. God knows I don't need my kitchen floor rotting from overflow.

So, how much overflow has there been, some to damage the floor under the tray ?

For your information, the washer is not overloaded! This washer is almost 8 years old and the dial to set the water setting is broken which means sometimes it gets stuck between settings and sits there and constantly fills even when the machine is full. Doesn't matter if it is full or if it is a small load. So please, don't ridicule me, just answer my question about front loaders and if there is a potential for overflow! IF you don't know the question, don't reply.

Anyone actually have an answer for me?

It is always a good idea (and sometimes it is necessary to follow Code) to have a tray under a washing machine that is not in the basement. You should have one that has a good drain that can drain away water if the machine hiccups. Front load washers can leak from the door boot, the pump, or if they get stuck filling, out of the tub vent.

Hi mscreations, this is an old post from last year,June actually. I don't think the OP will be back. Good answer and you probably said it a lot better then I did !

Tick

Yeah, realized after I posted. Got to it via Google...

What do you mean, go to it via Google >

Tick

I found the post from a Google search. I forgot to see when the post was before posting. I forgot that Google "remembers" everything.