Unico Air Conditioning
for Hot Water Heat Unico air conditioning is one of the best solutions we know for air conditioning
a home with hot water heat. This "Mini-Duct" high-velocity air conditioning system
uses an innovative “aspiration” system for cooling (and heating) your house
evenly and quietly. Aspiration air conditioning allows streams of air to gently mix
with existing room currents to keep the air moving efficiently and evenly, much the
way a whirlpool jet mixes water. No hot and cold spots, no drafts, never more
than a 2-degree temperature variation from floor to ceiling.
Unico’s flexible mini-ducts weave through the smallest spaces — ceilings,
walls, even floors, so there is no need for costly, messy renovation. Once installed,
you’ll hardly notice this air conditioning system. All you’ll know is that your home
is perfectly comfortable— warm in winter, cool in summer, quiet all year round.
Unico’s air conditioning system removes 30% more relative humidity from
the air than traditional forced air systems. It draws, rather than pushes, air directly
over the evaporator coils, creating colder temperatures than conventional air
conditioning systems. This means that even in the warmest, most humid months,
the air in your house will be dryer and more comfortable. And, in winter, the
Unico system delivers comfortable hot air in one of two ways — using either
a hydronic or true-hot-air heat pump coil for perfect comfort year-round.
The system is completely sealed, with no large registers to trap hair or dust.
The Unico System’s sound-dampening air handler and supply tubing ensure
you will never hear your air conditioning and heating system, only feel its
superior comfort.
The Unico System is the perfect heating and air conditioning system for homes
with hot water heat, particularly restored houses. Featured in ten projects on
television’s This Old House, the Unico System from Unique is the superior
choice for heating and air conditioning renovated homes. No gutting required:
the mini duct-work of the Unico System is so small and flexible — one-third the
size of conventional sheet metal ducting — that it fits right into the existing
construction of your home.
Like Unique, Unico, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company committed
to the preservation of historic homes. To demonstrate this commitment, Unico
has partnered with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s
leading protector of historically significant buildings and neighborhoods.
Preserving your home’s original beauty by installing a Unico heating and
air conditioning system helps keep our nation’s architectural history intact.
The Heating and Air Conditioning System
Preferred by Top Builders
The Unico heating and air conditioning system is the perfect choice for your
custom-built home. It is a high performance heating and air conditioning system
that uses flexible mini-ducts, so it fits into any design — even curved walls and
cathedral ceilings — so that your imagination, not your ductwork, can be your guide.
The Unico System is virtually invisible. Its small outlets will not mar the walls,
and blend perfectly into your design. Paintable or stainable, outlets are available
in round 5-inch or slotted 1/2-inch by 8-inch versions, and come in a variety of
colors, finishes and woods. The system is easily included during the construction
phase or after, with less mess and labor than traditional heating and air
conditioning systems.
If You Have a Radiant Heating System . . .
The Unico System is an excellent choice for air conditioning,
and can be used to supply instant, on-demand heating while waiting
for the radiant floor system to heat up.
Here are the most popular Unico models:
Model 2430
Requires a minimum of 12 outlets and is adaptable
from 2 to 2.5 nominal tons.
Model 3642
Requires a minimum of 15 outlets and is adaptable
from 3 to 3.5 nominal tons.
Model 4860
Requires a minimum of 24 outlets and is adaptable
from 4 to 5 nominal tons.

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