Fall HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Coastal North Carolina Homes

Fall in coastal North Carolina can be a little unpredictable. One day, you’re running the air conditioning, and the next, you’re reaching for the thermostat to turn on the heat. While our winters are generally mild compared to other parts of the country, cooler temperatures are still on the way, and... Read More

How Commercial HVAC Maintenance Helps Reduce Energy Costs

Running a business comes with plenty of expenses, and energy bills are often one of the most unpredictable. Between keeping employees comfortable, maintaining indoor temperatures for customers, and dealing with North Carolina’s hot, humid summers, commercial heating and cooling systems work hard throughout the year. For businesses in Wilmington and coastal... Read More

Locally Owned, Personally Invested: A Q&A with ThermalTran Owner Ryan Mattox

Being locally owned and operated means more to ThermalTran than having an office in Wilmington. Owner Ryan Mattox was born and raised here, and ThermalTran has grown alongside the community it serves. The company’s technicians work in the homes, restaurants, businesses, grocery stores, and institutions that make up everyday life in... Read More

AC Not Cooling Your Home? Common Summer Cooling Problems Explained

When summer temperatures climb, your air conditioner has to work harder to keep your home comfortable. But if the system seems to run constantly, certain rooms feel warmer than others, or the air coming from your vents is no longer cold, there may be more going on than just a hot... Read More

Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Maintenance Tips for Busy Businesses

When you run a restaurant, grocery store, convenience store, or other business that depends on cold storage, your walk-in cooler or freezer probably doesn’t get much attention when it’s working properly. That changes quickly when it isn’t. A walk-in cooler not cooling properly can put thousands of dollars of inventory at... Read More

From South Korea to Our Customers: Inside Ryan’s Visit to LG Headquarters

In May, ThermalTran owner Ryan had the distinct honor of traveling to South Korea to visit LG’s corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities. He was one of only ten professionals from the eastern half of the United States invited to participate in the trip. The experience offered a firsthand look at LG’s... Read More

Why Your Home Feels Humid Even When the AC Is Running

When your air conditioner is running, your home should feel cool, comfortable, and dry. So if the temperature on the thermostat looks fine but the air still feels sticky, clammy, or damp, it can be frustrating. For homeowners in southeastern North Carolina, home humidity problems are especially common during the warmer... Read More

The Hidden Cost of Commercial Refrigeration Problems in the Summer

For restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, commercial kitchens, labs, and other businesses that rely on cold storage, summer is not the time to take chances with refrigeration equipment. When temperatures rise, commercial coolers, freezers, walk-ins, and rack systems have to work harder to maintain safe, consistent temperatures. If a system fails... Read More

The True Cost of HVAC Downtime in Commercial Facilities

For many facility managers, an HVAC system is out of sight and out of mind—until the air stops moving. When a chiller fails or a rooftop unit (RTU) goes dark, the first instinct is to look at the repair estimate. However, the invoice from your HVAC technician is often just the... Read More

5 Signs Your AC System Is About to Fail – Don’t Get Stranded in the Heat

There is a specific kind of sinking feeling that happens when you realize your home is getting warmer, even though the AC is humming. In the middle of a humid summer, your air conditioner isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Most homeowners don’t realize their system is struggling until it completely... Read More