yes, but you have to open the relief valve or one of the water connections to allow air to enter the water heater otherwise it will become air-locked and not drain very well.
Unless the heater is relatively new, the drain is going to be slow and in some cases not work at all. Rust and sediment collect in the tank and plug the drain.
If electric water heater, usually bottom element going bad. Thermostat might be set too high or is going bad.
It would help as most of the rust accumulates at the bottom of the tank.
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You can find a cheap electric water heater online by going to either of the followiing websites www.ebay.com or www.amazon.com for very low prices and wide selection
Gas heater & electric heater both are available.
Side of water heater, near bottom.
If electric shut off the current to the elements, if gas shut off the gas valve. Open a hot water faucet to give it air, open the drain valve on the bottom of the heater.
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Domestic coil in boiler better than electric water heater.
If water heater is electric, usually bottom element is going bad. Replace ASAP.