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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As temperatures begin climbing across Southeastern North Carolina, your air conditioning system is about to work overtime. Between the coastal humidity, long summer days, and sudden heat waves, your system needs to be prepared before peak cooling season arrives. The last thing any homeowner wants is for their AC to struggle... Read More

For ThermalTran owner Ryan Mattox, partnering with Cape Fear Community College is more than a workforce development opportunity. It is personal. Ryan graduated from Cape Fear Community College’s Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology program in 2007. Today, he is helping the next generation of HVAC technicians gain the same kind... Read More