In my quest to wash a washable filter, I somehow managed to damage it.
I was no expert in HVAC equipment, but from its look, I could tell that it would not serve its purpose anymore.
I quickly went online, searching for an air filter to be delivered within the day. During my search, I came across air quality systems. The intelligent thermostat I saw reminded me that I was always postponing replacing my dial regulator, which did not give accurate temperature readings. The one I saw could work so well with my current HVAC, and I could work towards getting a smart HVAC. I added duct tape and an air purification help to justify the purchase. I told myself that it would improve the indoor air quality, plus I always had the idea of getting a whole-home air purification system. The duct tape would come in handy for duct sealing. I did not need to call a professional to do something that I could easily handle. The house needed to be cooling sufficiently, which I had to call the home service business to fix because I would need to know where to start. The HVAC technician who came told me that one of the air ducts was blocked, which was why the temperature in the living room did not go down despite cranking up the ac. The HVAC professional told me he was impressed with my ductwork because he always recommended duct cleaning more often than not, but my system was in good condition. Other than the mishap with the filter, everything else was okay. The new air purification system would take my indoor comfort to new heights. It felt good that I could justify my unplanned purchase, especially with something as crucial as air purification.