The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

This podcast is all about training, education and mentorship for commercial refrigeration and HVAC professionals. My goal to help you develop your knowledge and skills, to master the art of refrigeration. I will have expert guests from around the world joining us. We will have different conversations on technical topic's like system troubleshooting, supermarket refrigeration and CO2 refrigeration. Featuring technicians and engineers to manufacturers and many other industry expert join us to share their knowledge and wisdom. I will have conversations about mental health, mindset, and personal and professional development. My goal is to help you become 1% better than yesterday. Let's get a conversation going!

Episodes

December 8, 2025 58 mins

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This episode is another of our "Morning Coffee" sessions with longtime refrigeration professionals Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland, diving deep into trend graphs and CO2 refrigeration system troubleshooting. We cover understanding and read...

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In this episode,we're talking about how to build your professional network in the refrigeration industry - connecting with the people, community and mentors you need to know to learn and move up faster. It's not something typically taught i...

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In this episode, we explain PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controllers used in refrigeration systems. This will give refrigeration technicians a pragmatic understanding of PID tuning, plus a procedural checklist before making any ad...

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In this episode, we're giving you an inside look at the Refrigeration Mentor Playbook - the methodology we use to train and elevate technicians, contractors and the refrigeration industry. The goal is to inspire fellow refrigeration profess...

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In this episode, we're talking about blending personal and technical development, focusing on how AI can be effectively used for troubleshooting and learning. It takes an investment of both time and money into personal growth - setting care...

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In this episode, we're diving deep into TX (Thermal Expansion) valves.  We got a lot of more electronic valves coming, stepper valves, pulse valves etc. out there, and getting a good understanding of the different kinds TX valves and how th...

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This episode is from one of our regular Refrigeration Mentor Community meetups with fellow technicians. We discuss a range of topics like E3 training controllers, compressor issues, inspection cylinders, and the use of AI in troubleshooting...

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In this episode, we're talking with Frank Croak, EMS Manager at Climate Pros, about the shift from mechanical to electronic refrigeration controls. Frank offers valuable ...

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In this episode, we're digging into some tips and tricks for supermarket refrigeration with Rob Ochs, longtime refrigeration industry veteran. We'll delve into understanding and optimizing superheat, troubleshooting common issues, and the i...

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In this episode, we're talking about developing a "refrigeration mindset" for truly advancing your career. This was the topic of a recent keynote I delivered at a recent Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) event, which highlighted 3 core components: goal s...

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In this episode, we're talking about key tips and strategies that are guaranteed to make you a better refrigeration professional. These include blending the hard skills of the day-to-day job, along with the softer skills that will help you ...

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In this episode, we're diving into CO2 refrigeration controls with Paul Shannon, Director of Controls for Loblaw Energy. Paul shares practical tips for navigating case controllers, as well as oil management, understanding high-pressure and ...

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This is part two of a two-part conversation on CO2 gas coolers with Greg Martel and Al Rivera of BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company). In this episode, we share practical tips on handling common issues like pump failures, overflow problems, and ...

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This is part one of a two-part conversation on CO2 gas coolers with Greg Martel and Al Rivera of BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company). We cover many setup and troubleshooting techniques, including detailed information on critical sensors, float ...

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This episode is the final in our 4-part "Basics of CO2 Controls" series with Kevin Mullis, Head of Product Engineering at Clade Engineering Systems (links to parts 1-3 below). In this one, we cover service calls and troubleshooting for CO2 ...

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This is the third in a 4-part "Basics of CO2 Controls" series with Kevin Mullis, Head of Product Engineering at Clade Engineering Systems, this one focusing specifically on Programming with CAREL. We'll discuss the similarities between different control systems, basic components...

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This episode is a casual coffee session with longtime technician, Andrew Freeburg, sharing stories and lessons learned from past service calls. We discuss a number of topics, including troubleshooting oil pressure issues in refrigeration sy...

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In this second part of our Basics of CO2 Controls training series, we're diving into programming RDM controllers and staging compressors. This episode focuses on understanding inputs and outputs, programming controllers and mastering the fu...

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This episode is the first of a four-part CO2 series, starting off with a dive into the basics of CO2 controls with Kevin Mullis, Head of Product Engineering at Clade Engineering Systems. This is about returning to fundamentals, even for sea...

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In this episode, we're joined by longtime refrigeration professionals Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland for a casual "Morning Coffee" covering both technical topics and personal development in the refrigeration industry. We dive into tips an...

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