Unable to find a metal drain pan with a bottom drain hole that aligns with an existing floor drain in a laundry room.

Existing metal drain pans only offer no hole or a hole on the back, but not a bottom hole in a customizable location to connect to a floor drain.

Severity

2Mild

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jul 3, 2026

Workarounds Described

Cutting a custom hole in a pan with no hole
Using caulking to seal damaged drain area

App Concept

PanAlign Custom Drain Pan

PanAlign is a metal drain pan with a pre-scored bottom panel allowing installers to punch out a drain hole exactly where needed. It includes a universal adapter kit to connect to standard PVC pipes, eliminating the need for cutting and sealing. Designed for laundry rooms and other tight spaces where drain placement varies.

Key Features

Pre-scored bottom grid for custom hole placement
Included waterproof adapter for 1-inch PVC connection
Corrosion-resistant aluminum or galvanized steel
Compatible with standard washing machine drip pans

Target Users: DIY homeowners and plumbers needing a flexible drip pan solution for laundry rooms and mechanical spaces with non-standard drain locations

Revenue Model: $39.99 per pan, sold through hardware stores and online

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Metal drain pans with no holeMetal drain pans with hole out the backPlastic drain pan

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