Factory-Ready HVAC for Modular: How The Unico System Cuts Days to Hours

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Modular and panelized builders live and die by schedule. The Unico System—the small-duct, high-velocity HVAC platform—was built for factory workflows, tight cavities, and quiet, even temperature comfort. In this conversation, Scott Intagliata, Chief Marketing Officer and Owner, explains why more factories are standardizing on The Unico System and how it translates to real time and cost savings.

Why it fits modular

• Slim air handler is roughly half the size of a traditional unit yet delivers full capacity.

• Main trunk and flexible supply tubing use less than a third of the space of traditional ductwork, so assemblies fit in attics, floor systems, and tight cavities.

• About 85% of the system is installed on the factory floor; modules ship with the interior HVAC complete.

  
  

Days to hours in the field

Typical site installs for traditional systems take 2–4 days. With The Unico System, a trained HVAC tech finishes and commissions in under four hours. Fewer truck rolls and less coordination chaos mean cleaner schedules and lower cost—and the ability to finish multiple homes in a couple of days.

Design, kitting, and distribution

• Unico’s design team provides load calcs, equipment selections, and duct layouts. We do not offer CAD or Revit for designs, but we can accept them. All we offer are PDFs.

• Through a national partnership, WESCO stocks The Unico System inventory and kits the ancillary parts for a turnkey package, moving materials ahead of projects across the U.S. (and Canada).

  
  

Training and support that sticks

Factory teams receive both hands-on and online training to ensure every system is installed airtight and code compliant. Our National Trainer can visit your facility to provide in-person instruction, and Unico Preferred Contractors, experts in installing The Unico System, are available for on-site support. Additionally, Unico area representatives, who are local experts in the system, are on hand to assist and support installations. As installs begin, UPCs, Unico Area Reps, or Unico’s customer service team are just a call away, ready to guide your crews through every detail in real time. 

Quiet, even, and durable

Small, well-placed outlets deliver smooth airflow with no drafts, plus strong humidity control and improved air flow. When installed correctly, systems are independently rated for 25–30 years of service life.

Bottom line for factories

• Compresses site work from days to hours

• Simplifies scheduling and reduces risk

• Adds a credible HVAC revenue stream

• Elevates homeowner comfort and IAQ with a quiet, concealed system

If you’re standardizing modular assemblies or tightening your take time, a factory-first HVAC approach can be one of the fastest wins.

FAQs:

Q1: What makes The Unico System a good fit for modular/offsite factories?

A: Its slim air handler and small-duct layout fit inside floor/ceiling cavities, so ~85% of the system can be installed in the factory, reducing onsite work to a short finish/commissioning visit.

Q2: How much time can a factory or builder save?

A: Traditional onsite HVAC work often takes 2–4 days; with The Unico System, builders typically need less than half a day onsite for final connections and commissioning.

Q3: Does The Unico System provide design support?

A: Yes. Unico’s design team delivers load calculations, equipment selections, and duct layouts for free (PDF, CAD, Revit) tailored to each model so factories can install directly from the drawings.