Inverter Heat Pump Technology
The newest Unico technology is advanced in its simplicity and performance for the built space. As building envelopes get tighter and tighter, less BTU’s are needed to condition both on heating and cooling. The inverter heat pump coordinates automatically with the Unico motor to provide the exact CFM of air combined with BTU’s of heat or cool generated by the compressor. The motor and compressor ramp up and down automatically, gently and very efficiently in order to produce the requisite BTU’s of comfort necessary only using the amount of energy needed to heat or cool based up the needs of the structure. Remember that Unico is a low volume air technology and supplies about half the CFM per rated ton that a large duct traditional system delivers.
Large volumes of air are counterproductive to tight construction especially in high latent (humidity) areas such as the Gulf Coast, Texas, the southeast and some of the eastern seaboard states. These traditional systems tend to dump large volumes of cold air into the structure, satisfying the thermostat. However, the traditional system does not have the ability to dehumidify to the extent necessary. The Unico combination of low volume air, matched to a compressor that is as small as one ton of cooling, allows for a longer very energy efficient duty cycle at low delivered loads. Moisture inside the structure is removed and the interior of the home is free from moisture build up, a leading cause for mold and mildew creation.
Motor Technology
Our motor is a true Electronically Commutated (E.C.) motor. The motor ramps up and down automatically based upon the engineering inputs into the software. We have 6 distinct settings. Our motor will automatically adjust its delivered CFM (cubic feet per minute) and the RPM’s of the motor and is ideal for zoning to our application. This allows the CFM of air necessary to heat or cool an individual zone perfectly and very quietly. As an example if there are 4 zones of comfort from one blower and only one of the zones is calling for comfort, the motor will automatically adjust airflow to deliver BTU’s very efficiently and quietly.
The delivered CFM of air is calculated and presented on the screen of the software. We measure and verify CFM based upon a simple measurement of the air at each outlet and adding up the CFM and verifying this will the actual CFM of air being driven through the duct system.
Heating and Cooling Coil Technology
Our coils on both heating and cooling are draw through coils. Most traditional large duct systems blow through the coil. By drawing through the coil with our superior motor technology, we are able to increase the thickness of the coil. This enhanced design results in a greater reduction in heat on cooling (24 to 26 degree reduction) and a greater heat rise (approximately 50 degrees) on heating. This is an advantage when conditioning the humid hot fresh air in the summer or the cold fresh air in the winter. Sized properly with both our blower motor and fresh air software, the Unico System in many applications will eliminate the need for an HRV. This saves money for the project. Most importantly, it saves the energy that the HRV needs to process and clean the fresh air.
Professional Installation
Unico provides in person and online contractor technical training. This training takes the installing professional through a progressive curriculum which can provide the contractor and the project extended warranty and support benefits. By testing the contractor at each level, Unico insures that the knowledge and expertise has been transferred. The result is an educated contractor who can design, install and commission the Unico products they install.