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 conversation was recorded at the 2025 AHR Expo with Jim Pape, CEO of The Arcticom Group, about the importance of leadership training for technicians, particularly those aiming for management roles. We dive into the dangers and evolving saf...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This conversation is a comprehensive Q&A session revolving around CO2 systems and helping technicians with the transition from traditional refrigerants. It features regular guest Andrew Freeburg, a technician highly experienced in CO2, diving i...

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 with Megan Dinsdale-Jones, General Manager of Operations at Cool-Safe in New Zealand about environmental sustainability in refrigeration. She discusses her journey from being on the tools in supermarket refri...

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 Conor Eaton-Smith, Technical Director at K2 Engineering (Cooling) Ltd., to discuss the transition from HFCs to CO2 as a refrigerant. Conor shares his take on the transition, the lessons he learned...

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 taking a deep technical dive into Danfoss CO2 Controllers with Dave Yoder, Technical Support Engineer and Co-Host of the Controller Talk podcast (links below).  Dave over three decades of experience in technical supp...

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 diving into Resource Data Management (RDM) controllers with control expert, Kevin Mullis, Technical Manager at Integral UK Ltd. A good understanding of RDM's will help refrigeration technicians troubleshoot, a...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this conversation, were chatting with Henrik Andersen from Fenagy about thermal energy storage. We're talking large commercial and industrial systems in the megawatt range. Henrik covers different types of thermal energy storage, including c...

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 doing a deep technical dive into superheat with Chris Griffiths and John Rothery of Omega Solutions. This talk is aimed at helping refrigeration technicians troubleshoot issues faster and more efficiently....

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 ice rink refrigeration design with Art Sutherland of Accent Refrigeration Systems Ltd. Art shares his journey from technician to becoming a business owner and traveling the world with his family while w...

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 talking about pressure relief valves (PRV's) for CO2 refrigeration systems with Jordan Gronkowski, Technical Director at Henry Technologies. We discuss the importance of selecting the right size PRV's, unde...

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 Live is a deep, technical conversation about compressors with Bitzer specialists Tobias Fuhrer and Manuel Reichle. Specifically, they cover the intricacies of capacity regulation and the Varistep system. They talk op...

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 Live, we're diving into troubleshooting transcritical CO2 chillers with Damon Reed from Pro Refrigeration. Damon covers the basics of these complex systems, identifying the different components, the sequence of op...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses The biggest key to career success in refrigeration: belief. If you've got aspirations of advancing in the refrigeration industry - or are feeling stuck in your current situation with no idea how to get out - this quick episode will go over the...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode of our CO2 Experts series, we're talking about pipe sizing for CO2 refrigeration  systems with Chris Griffiths, UK Technical Manager for Omega Solutions. We cover correct pipe sizing for design, troubleshooting, and service to e...

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 how to manage a common challenge across the refrigeration industry: burnout. We explore the differences between physical and mental exhaustion, the bad habits that often lead to burnout, and strategies...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This conversation is truly proof of the endless opportunities within the refrigeration industry, featuring longtime refrigeration industry veteran Robert Ochs, currently a Regional Sales Manager with Carrier. Here, he opens up about his extensi...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Starting the New Year off by sharing a quick list of books that have changed my life. These books (links below) will help change your mindset around personal growth, career success and help you build better habits and routines in your everyday...

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 getting an inside look at Danfoss tech support with Product Support Specialist, Premnath Kangatharan. Premnath takes us through how they assist and train customers and internal teams, and has some great tips for how...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses This episode is about the critical importance of brain health for refrigeration technicians. I'll share my own journey of smoking, drinking, and eating bad food, to the remarkable improvements in cognitive function and life quality after adopti...

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 Live, we're joined by Andre Patenaude, Director of Solution Strategy at Copeland, to discuss the iPro High Pressure Controller and high pressure valves. Andre dives into technical aspects such as system design, hi...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this conversation, we dive into the concept of limiting beliefs - a state of mind or belief about yourself that restricts you in some way. It starts with challenging and validating these beliefs by asking if they are truly accurate, then pra...

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 Live, we're talking about CO2 heat pumps with Erik Holland, Aftersales Engineer with Advansor. With the increasing prevelance of CO2 heat pumps, this session will teach technicians CO2 heat pump design and startup...

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 ways of lessening or eliminating common stressors faced by refrigeration technicians - challenges that impact our professional and personal lives. I share some strategies for managing stressors such as...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this conversation with Andrew Freeburg, we're talking about the importance of reading and understanding trend graphs. Andrew talks about value of visual aids and graphs in troubleshooting and easily identifying and explaining issues to custo...

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at  www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this quick episode, we're talking about the challenges technicians face when moving into leadership roles, such as service manager or service lead. We cover the importance of shifting from a hands-on technical approach to a people management...