drain pans

Appliance leak collectors

Drain pans are shallow containers placed beneath appliances or equipment to catch water, condensation, or other liquids that might leak or drip.

They're commonly found under water heaters, air conditioning units, refrigerators, and washing machines, serving as a first line of defense against water damage to floors and surrounding areas.

The HVAC technician noticed the drain pan was cracked and recommended replacing it before it caused a leak.

Related

basin · collect · oil · oil change · refrigerant · tray · spill · reservoir · grease · grease trap · sump pumps · sludge · receptacles · drip · drip tray · utility sinks · evaporator · captures

Opposites
water management function

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Rotating lawn irrigators

spray nozzles · supply lines · diffusers · fountains · spigots

liquid containment vs. release

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Pipes removing wastewater

weep holes · spillways · open drains

fluid management function

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Routes for transporting provisions

water supply · reservoirs · dispensers · humidifiers

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G