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 conversation, we're talking supermarket case controllers with longtime refrigeration technician and Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador Andrew Freeburg. We cover why they're becoming more common (especially with CO2), and how they...

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 joined by Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador Andrew Freeberg to discuss why we entered the refrigeration trade. On top of the strong pay potential, we uncover what we truly enjoy about the industry, including 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 Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador Andrew Freeburg to discuss how technicians can approach CO2 refrigeration with more confidence, reduce callbacks, and cut troubleshooting time with the right training and...

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 why capable technicians often freeze when they walk into a supermarket rack room and how that hesitation drives long troubleshooting times, constant support calls, and callbacks. We'll talk about what causes ove...

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 talking with Aria Lucey, whose husband Aiden is a longtime technician and Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador, discussing how the demanding refrigeration lifestyle impacts relationships and family. She shares ea...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this conversation, I'm sharing the most important things technicians need to know to become experts at supermarket refrigeration. These include mastering the fundamentals like understanding the piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID), wirin...

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 how to prevent supermarket callbacks - and why the issue is rarely the rack itself. Callbacks crush margins, burn out technicians, frustrate service managers, and erode customer confidence. It comes down to d...

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 Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassadors Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland ot share some call stories from the field, including a severely overheated semi-hermetic compressor teardown. We also walk through safel...

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here This conversation was from our latest Refrigeration Mentor Community Meetup, talking about refrigeration controls and electrical systems with Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland. We cover control fundamentals such as transformers, multiplex board s...

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 with Rob Ochs of Recold to unpack his long and successful refrigeration career - from rack refrigeration, to global sales and adiabatic coolers. He shrares practical tips for technicians and engineers working with...

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 commercial refrigeration trends and technician realities in the UK/Europe versus North America with UK-based Refrigeration Consultant, Brian Churchyard. We cover the transition to CO2 transcritical, as well a...

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 UK-based Refrigeration Consultant Steve Gill to talk about the refrigeration industry's impact around the world - enabling travel, preserving food, vaccines, medicines, supporting data centers and more. Steve sta...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode, we're talking about installation prep for CO2 refrigeration. I'm joined by longtime refrigeration technician and  Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador Andrew Freeburg to discuss CO2 system installation, design, evacuation,...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode, we're talking with technician Aidan Lucey about neurodiversity in the refrigeration industry - discussing ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and its prevalence among technicians. Aiden, a Refrigeration Mentor Commun...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode, you'll learn important electrical troubleshooting techniques that help you stop guessing and start proving in diagnosing electrical issues in refrigeration systems. We'll explain the significance of understanding power and contr...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode, we're talking with Billy Carlson of Carlson Heating and Air Conditioning about his personal story and career path. Billy shares his experience and reflections on the refrigeration industry, including tips for training new techni...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode, we're talking about the critical mindset shift required for working with CO2  refrigeration systems. This is especially important for technicians with apprehensions transitioning from HFC systems, to help you become more confide...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode, we're going into the fundamentals of electrical troubleshooting for refrigeration systems. Building a solid foundation in electrical work will help technicians succeed in the field and troubleshoot far more efficiently. I'll sha...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode, we're walking you through how refrigeration technicians can transition into leadership roles with Ben Boyer of The Arcticom Group. Ben covers the mindset shifts, skills development, and practical steps necessary for career advan...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode, we're talking about electrical troubleshooting. This topic comes up so often in our training programs and it's one that challenges both new and experienced refrigeration technicians. Here, we cover everything from proper voltage...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This episode is another of our live "Morning Coffee" sessions inside our Refrigeration Mentor Community with longtime refrigeration technician, Andrew Freeburg and fellow refrigeration prefessionals. This discussion covers a variety of technica...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This episode is another of our "Morning Coffee" sessions inside our Refrigeration Mentor Community with longtime refrigeration professionals Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland, discussing challenges and solutions for the refrigeration workforce. W...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This episode is another in our "Morning Coffee" series inside our Refrigeration Mentor Community featuring longtime refrigeration professionals Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland. Here, we reflect on achievements from 2025 and set goals for 2026,...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this special episode, we feature an original song we created using AI titled "Built in the Field"' illustrating the experiences and challenges faced by refrigeration field technicians, while celebrating our hard work and dedication. Listen, a...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this special episode, we feature an original song we created using AI titled "Built In The Field"' paaying tribute to the experiences and challenges faced by refrigeration field technicians and celebrating our hard work and dedication. Liste...