PlumbingDrainage & Flood Prevention2MildHomeowner$ implied
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.
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Opp. Score
34
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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