UNICO SYSTEM - High Velocity AC

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High Velocity AC is a factory certified specialist of Unico, which is a leading manufacturer of small-duct high-velocity (SDHV) heating and cooling systems. We specialize in the SDHV system because of its superiority over conventional heating and cooling delivery systems.

Conventional systems cannot compare to the cost savings, efficiency and aesthetics that a SDHV delivers. An SDHV system is engineered for simplicity and air tightness. Traditional systems can lose up to 25% of the air that the unit puts out through leaky ductwork, while the Unico system loses less than 5%. The Unico system offers long-term savings.

What makes the Unico system special?

According to the US Department of Energy, SDHV systems deliver 220 to 350 CFM of certified air volumes per ton of cooling capacity, operating at a minimum of 1.2 inches of external static pressure. In field application air volumes generally exceed 1,000 CFM through diffusers with less than six square inches of surface area.

How is the Unico system distinct?

It Fits!

No matter the physical configuration of the house, no matter its age, nor matter if it is new construction or a remodel; the Unico System is the best solution and will not compromise the design or architectural integrity.
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The Unico System uses less than one-third of the space than a traditional system, while delivering up to nine tons of air conditioning in the same space as a three ton traditional unit.

The aesthetics of your home are maintained with the Unico System – walls are not marred by metal registers that streak or stain. Small, subtle outlets are available in round five inch outer diameter or slotted ½” x 8” versions, each blending perfectly into your design.

It’s Quiet

The air from our system is delivered quietly and seamlessly. The supply tubing is designed to be as efficient as possible and also to minimize sound which brings decibel levels to the equivalent of a soft whisper. This is due to the nylon inner core and also the insulation, which absorb the sound created from the air.
The air handler is also designed to isolate noise and vibration. Each module of our system, including the blower and coil, is insulated with closed cell, sound deadening insulation which ensures that the unit remains quiet. While you'll feel the comfort our system provides, you'll never notice it's running.

It's Draft Free

Traditional systems "du Thermostat-IAH mp" air into the room, causing drafts and uneven temperatures. With the Unico System, air enters a room and creates a gentle suction that draws the room air into its stream of air. This aspiration creates an even, draft-free environment. The illustration on the right reveals the net effect. The room temperature differential is two degrees with Unico versus six degrees with conventional heating.

It’s Efficient

You always hear about SEER and a HVAC units' efficiency, but did you ever think about ductwork having its own efficiency?
Heat can leak through the walls of the duct (thermal loss), and air can leak through its seams (duct leakage). In both cases, the Unico System is far superior to a conventional system. Insulation and size determine the thermal loss. Workmanship and design determine the duct leakage.
The Unico System ductwork has 1/3 the surface area of conventional ducting, so before it is even installed the Unico System ductwork has 1/3 less thermal loss. The supply tubing is also wrapped with insulation and an outer vapor barrier, which keeps nearly all of the thermal energy within the duct.
The Unico SDHV system is engineered for simplicity and air tightness. It has been documented through third-party testing that traditional systems can lose up to 25% of the air that the unit puts out through leaky ductwork. The Unico System loses less than 5%. This means that with the Unico System you're getting what you pay for.

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High Velocity AC Systems Company
SDHV Systems	Conventional Systems
200 - 250 CFM per rated ton cooling capacity	350 - 400 CFM per rated ton cooling capacity
28° F - 32° F temperature differential across cooling coil	15° F - 20° F temperature differential across cooling coil
No Drafts / Efficient diffusion / Even temperatures	Drafty diffusion and return air
1/3 less Duct Surface Area / Reduced temperature gain / loss	Large Duct Surface Area / Increased temperature gain / loss
Less than 4% duct leakage	15% +/- duct leakage
Warmer HP discharge temperatures	Cooler HP discharge temperatures
Lower Internal R/H	Designed to Lower R/H
30% Lower ambient humidity	30% Higher ambient humidity
Quieter Operation - Sound attenuating ducts	Noisier Operation - Conventional ducts
1/3 of the Installed area of conventional systems - Superior in remodels and historic buildings	Bulky, often problematic installations in old buildings and remodel applications with small attic and crawl spaces
Unobtrusive, aesthetic design of diffusers and return air intakes to match any decor	Large, obtrusive diffusers and return air grills that compromise interior design aesthetics