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.
This will stir up any remaining sediment.
If this is a gate style valve a wheel that turns turn the valve clockwise as far as you can.
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Step 2 removing the broken drain valve.
Allow the tank to cool for 24 hours before attempting this.
Remove the drain valve from the water heater.
Your water heater tank should have a dedicated shutoff valve on the cold inlet pipes.
Open the drain valve and allow the water to drain from the tank.
Once all water has drained from the tank briefly turn on the cold water supply to the tank.
First ensure that the valve that brings water into your heater is closed.
Again the water will be hot so use caution.
If the broken drain valve is made of plastic get a self tapering serrated insert and push into the nipple and unscrew out.
Make sure the hot water outlet taps are also shut.