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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LightPhoenix" data-source="post: 4957031" data-attributes="member: 115">It's basically a dedicated drain for the washer.  It's a slight improvement over running the outlet into the sink, since sinks can easily be blocked by something like a stray sponge and overflow.  I think the reasoning behind plumbing it that way is that since you're running copper pipe to supply water, you may as well run a drain pipe (PVC, or in some places cast iron) for it as well.  They sometimes have clips to hold them on, and sometimes not.  Most newer washers are designed to regulate the outflow so as to avoid the pipe flailing around.  However, you can get clips or clamps for the outlet hose at any local hardware store, and they're very easy to install (a couple of screws).I've watched way too much This Old House.  <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue    :p"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":p" /></blockquote>