The Unico System: Forced Air Heating without the Drawbacks

Published Nov 14, 2024. Updated Jan 23. Author: Audree Grubesic.

Overview

The Unico System is a small-duct forced air HVAC system. It is presented as a heating option that provides whole-home comfort with less visible ductwork. The duct size is 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter.

Heating options

• Heat pump: Works with an air-source or ground-source geothermal heat pump. It provides both heating and cooling.
• Hot water coil: Connects to a boiler or high-efficiency water heater. It can be used as primary heat or as a supplement to in-floor radiant systems and radiators.
• Electric duct heater: Fits directly in the duct system. It is available in a range of sizes and can serve as main heat or supplemental heat.

Claimed benefits

• Whole-home comfort through high-velocity air delivery.
• Space-saving installation in walls, ceilings, attics, or crawl spaces.
• Compatibility with historic and custom homes.
• Reduced dry-air issues compared with combustion-based gas furnaces.
• More airtight small ducts that are described as reducing energy loss.
• Quiet operation from sound-absorbing flexible tubing.
• SMART Control Board support for fan speed management and zoning.

Drawbacks of traditional forced air heating described in the article

• Dry indoor air from gas combustion.
• Air leakage and heat loss in wide metal ducts.
• Higher energy bills from duct inefficiency.

Install and comfort details

The article says Unico’s small ducts fit into existing spaces with no major renovations. It also says the system can help eliminate cold spots and deliver even heating across the home.

Source links

• https://www.unicosystem.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/theunicosystem
• https://www.facebook.com/TheUnicoSystemSDHV
• https://x.com/TheUnicoSystem
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/553993/