How do I drain a water heater?

Drain it to replace it ? Down towards the bottom of the water heater will usually be a silver valve with a standard hose bibb fitting on it. You can put on a piece of garden hose to direct where the water drains to. Open that fitting and tank will drain. Make sure cold water supply valve is closed first.

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Originally Posted by PJmax

Drain it to replace it ? Down towards the bottom of the water heater will usually be a silver valve with a standard hose bibb fitting on it. You can put on a piece of garden hose to direct where the water drains to. Open that fitting and tank will drain. Make sure cold water supply valve is closed first.

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Make sure you open a hot water faucet in an upstairs location.