What is the Unico System?
The Unico System is a small duct central heating, air conditioning
and ventilation system manufactured by Unico System International
Limited (USIL), headquartered in Wales. The product has been on the
market in the United States and Canada for the past 20 years, and
over 250,000 of these systems have been installed there. The system
has been profiled in numerous North American magazines and media
outlets, most prominently on the television programme This Old House.
What are the Unico system benefits?
Unico System’s modular air handlers and coils can be installed
in ceilings, floors, crawlspaces and cupboards, and its flexible
80 millimetre supply tubing can be routed through, in and around
existing construction, eliminating the need for either ungainly
metal ducts or wall-hung split-type systems. Unico System not only
fits where others can’t but it also creates even room temperatures
without drafts. The system is very quiet and unobtrusive in appearance.
Is Unico a top notch heating/cooling system?
The Unico System is a perfect option
for heating, cooling, ventilation or all three combined. The system
heats in conjunction with a boiler; can both heat and cool in heat
pump mode; and can be used for direct expansion cooling. Additionally,
the system is a perfect compliment to underfloor heating systems
and for geothermal applications. Many users have the system installed
for hot water heating only and then simply add air conditioning at
a later time. As a benefit to the plumbing market, the system can
also cool using chilled water.
How is the Unico system used
in the UK?
The Unico system can be used for residential, commercial and industrial
applications. The range of applications used in the United
Kingdom so far include executive or larger self-build homes; historic
refurbishments including a number of listed properties; cinemas;
professional training facilities; factories; numerous offices;
and kitchens.
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View of Modular Air Handlers
Some of the Unico System Benefits |
