Where The Unico System Excels

1. Limited Space Applications- The Unico System is ideal for homes where space for traditional ductwork is scarce.

2. Superior Comfort- Compared to traditional HVAC systems, Unico delivers enhanced comfort through better humidity control, elimination of drafts, and consistent temperatures throughout the home. While every homeowner values superior comfort, the space-saving aspect makes Unico the best solution for specific home styles.

Best-Suited Home Styles

Our system is particularly beneficial for:

1. Older Homes- Built before modern forced-air ductwork was common, these homes often lack space for bulky HVAC components.

2. Custom Homes- Designed with unique architectural elements like open floor plans and vaulted ceilings, these homes present challenges for traditional HVAC systems.

a. It also extends to architect-designed homes, as well as modular, log and timber, and low-load or passive and Net Zero homes.

The Unico System Stands Out

The Unico System’s compact, modular components-including smaller plenum ducting, flexible supply tubing, and discreet air distribution outlets-make it the best HVAC solution for homes where space is at a premium.

Beyond space efficiency, our system delivers:

· Better Comfort- Reduced humidity, draft elimination, and even temperatures from floor to ceiling

· Better Aesthetics- Small, unobtrusive outlets that seamlessly blend into any décor.

What About Traditional Homes?

If your home was originally designed with space for a traditional HVAC system, can The Unico System still be option? Absolutely! While our SDHV system was created to solve space constraints, its flexibility allows it to enhance comfort in any home.

That’s the beauty of The Unico System-adaptable, efficient, and designed for ultimate comfort, no matter the home.

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Help set your project up for success by learning these 3 things buyers want from their custom home HVAC systems.

Indoor Comfort is a Top Priority

When a buyer invests in a custom home, they want the interior to be well-designed and comfortable. They’re trusting contractors like you to bring their vision to life, which includes installing an HVAC system that meets their needs. To ensure that the home you’re building has even and consistent indoor temperature, consider a small duct/high-velocity (SDHV) solution like The Unico System.

For starters, the innovative duct system makes it easy to install and can fit within almost any home design. Small, flexible ducts installed throughout the home create a comfortable and even temperature environment that’s draft-free. The Unico System manages airflow and motor speed according to the needs of each individual room. The SDHV system also dehumidifies better than any other system, while being small enough to be installed wherever you need it.

Traditional HVAC systems dump air into a room, which causes drafts and pockets of uneven temperatures, leading to homeowners being uncomfortable. Through an air principle called aspiration, The Unico System creates a gentle mixed motion of air around each duct to create an even temperature. It’s one of the custom home HVAC features that keeps the temperature differential two degrees or less from what’s set on the thermostat compared to the roughly 10-degree swings common with traditional systems.

Ability to Blend In

Buyers of custom homes want an HVAC system that does its job in the background and goes unnoticed. With many traditional systems, the bulky ducts can be an eyesore that interferes with the aesthetics of a room and are also noisy, reminding you of its presence every time the system kicks on. Fortunately, The Unico System solves both issues with its unique design.

Thanks to the inner nylon core used in the tubing to absorb sound, the high-velocity Unico System turns on and blows air virtually silently. In fact, many custom homeowners describe it as “whisper quiet.” Your buyer will be able to feel comfortable, even temperatures without hearing the system running.

In terms of aesthetics, The Unico System makes it easy for ducts to fit in with interior design. There are a wide variety of outlet choices that will blend in with a custom home’s floors, walls, and ceilings while providing even heating, cooling, and ventilation throughout each room.

Energy Efficiency

Buyers of custom homes want energy-efficient HVAC systems since they’re more likely to save on monthly utility costs. But what they may not realize is having the right ductwork makes a huge difference. Many traditional HVAC systems leak air in the seams along the vent and inside the ductwork. Plus, traditional ducts are uninsulated, resulting in thermal loss before air even reaches the vents. This causes the custom home to be less energy-efficient despite the energy-efficiency of the HVAC system itself.

The SDHV Unico System was specifically designed for simplicity and keeping air inside the ducts to prevent leakage. According to third-party testing, traditional HVAC systems can lose up to 25% of the air they put out because of leaks in the ductwork. The Unico System loses, on average, just 5%.

Impress Custom Home Buyers with The Unico System

The Unico System has everything buyers are looking for in a custom home HVAC system. But our support for your projects doesn’t stop with an SDHV product. Our Design Services team is a free resource that will help you find the best application for our system. Give buyers of custom homes the comfort and efficiency they’re looking for with The Unico System.

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A small duct high velocity (SDHV) air conditioning system is the quieter alternative to both split systems and traditional ducted systems. Our Experienced high velocity air conditioning contractors (like Unico Preferred Contractors) are trained on proper SDHV installation systems and can quickly diagnose and fix system noise problems.

Quiet Duct Work

SDHV air conditioner systems use small, flexible supply tubing, rather than the large ductwork found in traditional HVAC units, making SDHV perfect for custom homes.

Unlike traditional ductwork, the flexible supply tubing of The Unico System is wrapped in special sound-absorbing insulation. This special insulation (sometimes called sound attenuators or duct silencers) and a porous inner lining create a thick, padded barrier that prevents sound from escaping and groaning when the system cools the air. The design also has naturally built-in shock absorption that prevents the high velocity air from causing vibrations.

Silent Under High Static Pressure

Traditional ducted AC systems are ridged and bulky. Air pushed through large ducts stress them and causes them to vibrate. That’s the hum you hear throughout a house with a traditional AC system.

High velocity ductwork is designed to function under high static pressure. The tubing is made with nylon, which is then wrapped with insulation, and finally wrapped with an outer vapor barrier to reduce thermal loss. This creates multiple layers of padding, adding to the sound absorption and reducing noise.

For particularly large rooms, Unico Preferred Contractors (UPCs) typically include 12 feet of sound attenuator for each air supply tube. For smaller spaces, contractors can select sound attenuator in 3-foot sections and inserted wherever additional sound absorption is desired.

Avoid HVAC System Choking

To ensure quiet performance, ducts and outlets need enough space for proper airflow, otherwise tight choke points will cause noise. At each outlet, our UPCs are trained to leave a 6-inch turn radius or use a Unico 90-degree outlet. Ducts will be free of choke points and air flows evenly throughout a home, which reduces noise. The greater the radius near the outlet, the quieter the run will be.

Noise-Free with Draft-Free Cooling

Homeowners with high velocity heating and cooling don’t experience HVAC system noise because of the SDHV system outlet size. Traditional large-ducted systems require vents 5 inches wide and up to 30 inches long, from which air is dumped into the room without circulating. But a small duct, high velocity system only needs round outlets that are 2-2 ½ inches in diameter. With a few of these small outlets in a room, air flows evenly, and the system gently releases cooled air without blasting.

When noise does occur with a SDHV system, a common problem is something obstructing the air flow either inside or outside the outlet. Like the airflow of any central air system, high velocity air conditioning needs unobstructed outlets to operate properly. This will help the overall comfort of the home as it will allow the air to better circulate, creating more even temperatures.

Advantages of Tuning the System

A Small Duct High Velocity System from Unico also has another advantage. Through the use of EC motor / blower technology the Unico System can have its airflow “tuned” or optimized for efficiency and sound levels desired by the home or business owner.

Interested in high velocity air conditioning in your home? Find a Unico Preferred Contractor near you for a free quote and to learn more about AC noise reduction.

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The Unico System is extremely quiet because of its special sound-absorbing insulation supply tubing. The tube’s core is made with nylon, which is then wrapped with insulation, to absorb sound, and finally wrapped with an outer vapor barrier to stop moisture and also to reduce thermal loss. The supply tubes are often referred to as sound attenuators, or duct silencers, due to the sound-deadening properties of the duct. We insulate our air handler and use vibration pads on the system to reduce vibration and add extra sound absorption. This is how we ensure quiet operation. In most cases, people don’t even notice the system is running. Use our audio tool to experience the quiet of the Unico System.

In addition to absorbing sound for a quiet operation, space saving hvac systems, like the Unico System, delivers uniform temperature air without creating drafts. The Unico System blowers exceed the U.S. Department of Energy requirements for SDHV A/C systems requiring a minimum external static pressure of 1.2 inches of water (0.3 kPa) at the rated airflow when installed with the compatible Unico cooling module. All cooling modules are available in Heat Pump, Chilled Water, and refrigerant configurations.

Find a contractor near you to learn if Unico’s small duct, high-velocity system is right for your home!

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