Topic: Tankless Water Heaters

A personal account of the February 2021 Texas power crisis describes maintaining a home above 50 degrees using gas appliances and insulation. The narrative highlights widespread infrastructure failures in Austin, specifically noting how tankless water heaters cracked due to electricity loss and freezing temperatures. Neighbors in the local cul-de-sac faced significant plumbing damage while local news and streaming services remained largely inaccessible.