Moving a Washing Machine–How do I drain it? Home › Forums › Public Forums › General Plumbing › Moving a Washing Machine–How do I drain it? This topic has 2 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 24 years ago by david. Viewing 2 reply threads Author Posts 7 Aug 2000 at 2:55 am #273325 MasterPlumbersKeymaster I’m moving in a couple days time, and I just disconnected my Washing Machine. The drain pipe has been removed, but there is still water inside the Washing Machine. Is there any way to drain the Washing Machine short of turning it 90 degrees? 8 Aug 2000 at 12:19 am #287372 SylvanLMPParticipant Use a WET dry Vacuum OR plug it in put a pail under the discharge hose turn it on and away you go. NOW you can understand WHY we plumbers get the big money LOL 12 Aug 2000 at 6:08 am #287373 davidParticipant Have you tried lowering the end of the discharge hose to the floor? Author Posts Viewing 2 reply threads You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In