If you live in a historic or architecturally unique home in Crystal Lake, Hillside, or the surrounding Northwest and Western Suburbs, you know that traditional central air often feels like a distant dream. The thought of tearing into original plaster or adding bulky, metallic soffits to your ceilings is enough to make any homeowner hesitate.
However, you don’t have to choose between your home’s character and your family’s comfort. If you are considering a Unico system, you have found the right team!
Althoff Home Services: A Preferred Contractor for the Unico System
As a Preferred Contractor for the Unico System, Althoff Home Services has the specialized expertise required to bring high-velocity cooling to spaces where traditional ductwork simply isn’t an option.
What Does “Preferred Installer” Mean for You?
Installing a Unico high-velocity system is a specialized trade within a trade. Because these systems rely on high-pressure airflow and precise “aspiration” physics, they require a level of technical calibration that standard systems do not.
Our status as a Preferred Installer means we have mountains of experience with these specialized projects. Our NATE-certified professionals understand how to design and “thread” these systems through your home’s existing structure with the “Excellence Through Expertise” that Althoff has been known for since 1961.
We don’t just fix symptoms: we build systems that last. When you choose Althoff, you are choosing peace of mind.
The Unico System: Small Pipes, Big Comfort
Many homeowners worry that choosing a “small-duct” system means sacrificing the power of their air conditioning. In reality, the Unico system is often a significant upgrade in air quality.
- Aspiration Physics: Instead of “dumping” air into a room and creating cold drafts, the Unico system uses high-velocity streams to gently pull existing room air into the flow. This creates a uniform temperature from floor to ceiling: providing draft-free comfort in every corner.
- 30% More Humidity Removal: Our Illinois summers are famously sticky. The Unico system features cooling coils that stay significantly colder than standard units, allowing them to remove up to 30% more moisture. You get a “crisp” indoor environment that feels cooler even at higher thermostat settings.
- Discreet Design: The “pipes” for a Unico system are only two inches in diameter. They can be threaded through wall cavities and floor joists like modern wiring, terminating in small, discreet outlets that can be painted or stained to match your décor.
A Legacy of Thoughtfully Engineered Solutions
At Althoff Home Services, we don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” boxes. We look for Root-Cause Solutions that respect the unique needs of your residential property. Whether you are preserving a Victorian-era gem or cooling a modern addition, our team provides a clean, professional workspace and treats your home with the care it deserves.
Hand It Off to Althoff for Your Unico System Install
Don’t spend another summer struggling with window units or dreading the thought of a sledgehammer hitting your original plaster. As a leading Unico preferred installer for the northern and western suburbs, we are ready to show you how modern comfort can be virtually invisible. Contact us today to schedule an assessment for your home!
