If you experience a leaking water heater it is recommended to turn off the water to your tank.
Hot water tank drain valve broke off.
Remove the drain valve from the water heater.
If this is a gate style valve a wheel that turns turn the valve clockwise as far as you can.
Make sure the hot water outlet taps are also shut.
Allow the tank to cool for 24 hours before attempting this.
Open the drain valve and allow the water to drain from the tank.
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If the broken drain valve is made of plastic get a self tapering serrated insert and push into the nipple and unscrew out.
Your water heater tank should have a dedicated shutoff valve on the cold inlet pipes.
Step 2 removing the broken drain valve.
Once all water has drained from the tank briefly turn on the cold water supply to the tank.
Place a pipe wrench into the drain valve body and turn it off slowly.
Turn off the water.
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First ensure that the valve that brings water into your heater is closed.