The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, I'll share a couple quick and practical oil tips for technicians working on racks with Copeland compressors - often times preventing unnecessarily draining and replacing good oil. These cover properly identifying oil issues, imp...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this special episode, we're marking World Refrigeration Day (June 26) with a panel discussion on how technology and continuous training are transforming the skilled trades, particularly in attracting and retaining new technicians. This panel...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this special episode, we're marking World Refrigeration Day (June 26) with a panel discussion on retaining skilled refrigeration tradespeople and the importance of mentoring the next generation. Panelists Aidan Lucey, Erik Holland, Andrew Fre...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, we're introducing a new segment called "Can You Solve This Service Call?" using real life examples to test your knowledge as a technician walking into a call. In this example, we've got a compressor running continuously, some ke...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this conversation, we sit down with longtime refrigeration technician Tim Homan to discuss his path from casino in-house work in Las Vegas to "hardcore" supermarket rack and CO2 service. We love sharing the journeys of fellow techs to motivat...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, I'm outlining five things refrigeration techs need to check before replacing a compressor to avoid an unnecessessary change out. Between 30-40% of swapped compressors are found to have no real issue, and these checks will help t...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, we're joined by longtime refrigeration technician and Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador Andrew Freeburg to discuss World Refrigeration Day (June 26) and this year's theme, "Cool Intelligence." We explore how the industry...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, we're discussing CO2 piping - particulatily liquid line. takeoff arrangements. We cover takeoff arrangements, loop systems, also some important technical information manufacturers recommend which give you a reliable blueprint of...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, we're diving into provincial/state, national, and WorldSkills events for tradespeople - high-pressure, real-world competitions that build many technical and troubleshooting skills. These programs strengthen our refrigeration tra...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this conversation, I explain how techs can troubleshoot compressors and refrigeration systems faster and more confidently. I'll walk you through the content of my free 17-page System and Compressor Guide built around 23 key pressure/temperatu...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this milestone 400th episode, we're joined by Andre Patenaude of Copeland to explain 8 critical sensors on CO2 refrigeration systems (video link to this seminar below). Andre breaks down the most critical CO2 refrigeration sensors found in su...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, I'm breaking down 5 core electrical troubleshooting tips to help refrigeration technicians solve issues faster and more confidently. These encompass electrical sequence of operation, checking and verifying voltage, wiring diagra...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, we're talking about how refrigeration technicians and contractors can prepare for the summertime service-call rush. Higher ambient temperatures often make systems run harder, so preparation should start early. In this episode, w...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, I'll explains how technicians can stand out in refrigeration job interviews. I'll share tips on building confidence, developing a troubleshooting mindset, and communicating technical processes step by step, including fundamental...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, I'm sharing the top seven basics every supermarket refrigeration technician needs to master. These encompass the fundamentals like superheat, subcooling, compression ratio, refrigerant flow, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, P&I...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, we're returning to refrigeration fundamentals and breaking down the foundations - compressor, condenser, metering device, evaporator, and refrigerant flow. We cover key checks like suction/discharge behavior, condenser air and p...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, I'm sharing a consistent set of checkpoints during startup and troubleshooting on condensing units and walk-ins. We walk through key measurements from the compressor through the system, including suction pressure/temperature, di...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here This conversation is a detailed walkthrough of supermarket refrigeration installation. We cover phases from pre-construction drawings, bidding, ordering, kickoff meetings, and coordination with other trades, through layout before concrete, trenc...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this conversation, we're discussing how refrigeration techs can make the transition from technician to manager, with Todd Ernest, Executive Chairman of Climate Pros. Todd has some great insights on management skills, including technical excel...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this second part of a two-part episode, we're diving deep into oil management for CO2 refrigeration systems with Alessandro Silva, Senior Application Engineer at Bitzer. Here, Alessandro covers oil reservoir sizing, common failures and what t...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this first part of a two-part episode, we're diving deep into oil management for CO2 refrigeration systems with Alessandro Silva, Senior Application Engineer at Bitzer. Alessandro covers what technicians, designers, and engineers need to know...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this conversation, we're covering the basics of TXV's (thermostatic expansion valves) and superheat with longtime tech, teacher and Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador, Andrew Freeburg. We breakdown the purpose of superheat, how to meas...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this conversiotion, we're walking step-by-step through a compressor change-out from a recent service call with guest and Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador, Andrew Freeburg. Andrew covers covering initial safety steps, plus detailed st...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, I'm sharing five things every refrigeration needs to develop to become a more proficient refrigeration professional and advance in your career. Many supermarket refrigeration technicians get stuck second-guessing, spending too l...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, we're breaking down key CO2 piping and installation practices. We cover essentials like correct trapping, suction line slope, proper hanger spacing and planning for expansion on long runs. We also discuss pipe material selection...