This is the first day I've seen this forum so I hope this is the correct place to put this. I am looking for ideas, advise on replacing our washing machine. We live in a 40yr old home and the washer and dryer is in the garage. A plumber last summer mentioned that the existing drain pipe is too short for the newer models of washing machines and it would have to be extended before replacing the washer. Another person has suggested that we install a utility tub there and allow the washer to naturally drain into the septic. There is a floor drain there that has been modified with the washer drain pipe. Now we are not really people to do this ourselves and know very little about plumbing (we are learning after replacing most of these 40 yrold pipes though) so I'm just looking for others' opinions on what could be done. Thanks in advance.