Que sistema existe na tua casa pra aquecer a água?

No site Gringoes estava lendo a entrevistade um americano falando sobre o Brasil. Qdo perguntado sobre as diferenças entre o EUA e o Brasil, a resposta dele fala sobre várias coisas pertinentes ao tema do SSC

"10. What difference between your homeland and Brazil do you find most striking?

In Brazil, middle-income families easily afford household help; not so in the U.S. Houses in Brazil are constructed of cinderblock, mortar and cement; the doors and windows are encased in beautiful, expensive-looking woodwork; lots of tile is used in the construction of houses, even in the carports. In the U.S., houses are constructed of wood frames and wooden floors, or cement, covered by carpet and linoleum. Most of Brazil‘s houses lack air conditioning and central heating, whereas U.S. houses, especially in middle-class areas, have both.

In Brazil, the plumbing of the toilets is placed inside the wall, behind tile, and I wonder how the plumbing is worked on when it malfunctions without tearing out expensive tile. Hot water heaters seem to be nonexistent in Brazil; instead, small electric water heaters are attached to the water line or faucets. On one occasion, our daughter received a slight shock while showering when the wiring and water somehow mixed.

Brazilians are very security-conscious. Locked gates are frequent, even in small towns, and automobiles are parked inside them. In many areas, gated apartment buildings and gated communities, all with a guard stationed in front, can be seen.

People who serve the public in Brazil have always been friendly and patient, in my experience. This feature stands in stark contrast to my experience in the U.S."



O que eu achei estranho é q ele diz que aquecedores de agua são praticamente inexistentes no Brasil. Bom, aqui onde eu moro eles não são tão incomuns não. Será que é somente uma impressão errada dele?