The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This month marks the 3 year anniversary of the Refrigeration Mentor Podcast! To mark the milestone, we're re-releasing some of our top downloaded podcasts from the past 3 years, and we've reached number one. Originally released in May 2023, this...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This month marks the 3 year anniversary of the Refrigeration Mentor Podcast! Thanks to all of you listening day in, day out, investing in yourself, getting to the next level in your career and making an impact on the people you serve. Also, than...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This month we're celebrating the 3 year anniversary of the Refrigeration Mentor Podcast by re-releasing some of our top downloaded podcasts from the past 3 years - ones you expressed how it changed your refrigeration career and your life. Thanks...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This month marks the 3 year anniversary of the Refrigeration Mentor Podcast! Thanks to all of you tuning in to help elevate yourselves and our industry, and for all your reviews and comments, which help people discover the podcast on all our pla...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses  This month marks the 3 year anniversary of the Refrigeration Mentor Podcast! Firstly, thanks to all of you listening day in, day out, investing in yourself, getting to the next level in your career and making an impact on the people you serve....

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this conversation, we chat with Andrew Freeburg about effective strategies for tackling supermarket refrigeration service calls. Andrew shares insights from his nearly 20 years of experience and thousands of calls, including technical advice...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this edition of CO2 Experts, we focus on electrical troubleshooting in CO2 refrigeration systems. Learn steps for navigating electrical diagrams, identifying key symbols, and understanding how different components work together. I share tips...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this conversation, we welcome back Erik Holland, Aftersales Engineer with Advansor to dive into his unique journey from electrician to refrigeration expert. Eric has some great insights on understanding complex systems from his work traveling...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this conversation, we're joined by Tony Mormino, host of HVAC TV to discuss content creation and using social media and online platforms to educate the industry. Tony shares his journey, starting from sales to becoming a content creator, and...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode we chat with up-and-coming refrigeration technician, Connor Strickland. Connor talks about the early stages of his journey, his family background in the trade, and the diverse experiences he's had along the way - starting off in...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this conversation, we're chatting with John Shartzer, Director of VRV/VRF Service & Refrigeration at Advanced Heating & Cooling about his extensive experience in the industry. It's an inspiring story about how to progress from the very start...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In our milestone 300th episode of The Refrigeration Mentor podcast, we're pleased to have regular guest Andrew Freeberg back to discuss the critical role of training and development in the refrigeration industry. We dive into our own personal st...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This conversation covers the fundamentals of refrigeration - stresing the importance of repetition and continuous learning in becoming proficient as a technician. We cover essential concepts such as the refrigeration cycle, sensible and latent h...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This episode of CO2 Experts is the second of a 2-part lesson on advanced CO2 refrigeration troubleshooting with Chris Brown, Application Engineering Manager of Danfoss ( You can listen to Part 1 here ). In Part 2, we dive into the technical side...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This episode of CO2 Experts is the first of a 2-part lesson on advanced CO2 refrigeration troubleshooting with Chris Brown, Application Engineering Manager of Danfoss. Here, we dive into the intricacies of CO2 control systems, including startup...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This episode is a deep dive on electrical troubleshooting in refrigeration. We walk through various troubleshooting techniques and how to better understand wiring diagrams, relays, compressors, sensors, high and low voltage systems, as well as...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This conversation is what I call "A Compressor Story" which refers to understanding the signs and evidence behind a failed compressor or system in order to trace back to the root cause of the issue. Once you can figure out that story, you can i...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This conversation is an introduction to the Supermarket Academy - a specialized program designed to enhance the skills and confidence of supermarket and commercial refrigeration technicians. I share my early career struggles that helped inspire...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this conversation, we're talking about the transition to A2L refrigerants with Danilo Gualbino, South American Sales Manager with Honeywell. Danielo shares insights from his experiences at various companies like Honeywell and Copeland, speci...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this conversation, we're talking about high ambient strategies for CO2 systems and how proper implementation can help refrigeration porfessionals save customers money. Specifically, this episode covers 3 main strategies: parallel compression...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This conversation is an introduction to HB Products sensors with International Sales Manager, Rooba Sivagnanam and Product Manager, Henrik Kudsk. For technicians who are seeing more and more of these sensors in the field, we'll break down the l...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This conversation is all about heat reclaim strategies with Andre Patenaude,  Director of Solution Strategy at Copeland, and Trevor Jones, Mechanical Engineer at Henderson Engineers Inc., Andre and Trevor break down data and research around var...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode of CO2 Experts, we're covering installation and troubleshooting Carel ejectors with Marcel Nishimori. Marcel covers the key aspects of ejector functionality, installation tips, troubleshooting techniques, and design consideratio...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this conversation, we're talking about the importance of training and mentorship with fellow trainer, Jesse Stewart. Jesse travels across North America educating technicians and emphasizes the significance of engaging and passionate teaching...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode of CO2 Experts, we're joined by regular guest Andrew Freeburg to explain and provide real life examples of how to troubleshoot CO2 systems using trend graphs. Andrew shares some experiences and insights into reading and interpre...