Step 2 removing the broken drain valve.
Hot water tank drain valve broke off.
Remove the drain valve from the water heater.
Turn off the water.
If you experience a leaking water heater it is recommended to turn off the water to your tank.
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.
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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.
First ensure that the valve that brings water into your heater is closed.
Place a pipe wrench into the drain valve body and turn it off slowly.
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If this is a gate style valve a wheel that turns turn the valve clockwise as far as you can.
Your water heater tank should have a dedicated shutoff valve on the cold inlet pipes.
This will stir up any remaining sediment.