What is the best way to go about a water heater drain valve removal?

Answer by  dano (82)

first off, cut the power to the heater,hook a hose to the drain valve,open valve. Push the pressure release on top of heater up to allow draining. to change valve ,use a pipe wrench or adjustable wrench and carefully turn valve to the left.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well the best way to uninstall the valve is to make sure the heater is turned off. Then look for screws and remove the valve.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Shut if the electricity and gas going to it and then drain it. The valve should simply screw out. Then screw the new one in and reverse the process.

Answer by  johnjohn (55)

first this is turn it off. if electric turn off breaker, or shut off gas. if you can let water cool before draining