The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

By Trevor Matthews

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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!

Episode Date
Episode 439. Understanding Hot Gas Defrost
Oct 29, 2026
Episode 438. Basics of Transcritical CO2 Booster Systems
Oct 27, 2026
Episode 437. Step-by-Step Walkthrough of a Refrigeration Rack (Lessons From Chillventa 2026)
Oct 21, 2026
Episode 436. Mechanical vs. Electronic Expansion Valves: Which Is Better?
Oct 15, 2026
Episode 435. Owning Your Mistakes: How Great Refrigeration Technicians Build Trust
Oct 12, 2026
Episode 434. Refrigerant Glide
Oct 08, 2026
Episode 433: CO2 High Pressure Valves: How They Work
Oct 08, 2026
Episode 432. Workplace Injuries: Real Life Stories and Safety Lessons
Oct 02, 2026
Episode 431. Troubleshooting Frameworks: Building A Repeatable Process For Every Call with Andrew Freeburg
Sep 24, 2026
Episode 430. Step-By-Step CO2 Troubleshooting: Know The Sequence and Use The Data
Sep 21, 2026
Episode 429. Electrical Basics for Refrigeration Techs
Sep 17, 2026
Episode 428. The Difference Between Average And Great Refrigeration Technicians
Sep 14, 2026
Episode 427. The High Demand for Skilled Refrigeration Technicians
Sep 10, 2026
Episode 426. Stop Guessing On Jobs: Tips, Books and Resources To Help You Learn Refrigeration Faster
Sep 07, 2026
Episode 425. Field Story: Using Diagnostics to Validate Compressor Trips (Copeland CoreSense Example)
Sep 03, 2026
Episode 424. CO2 Oil Separator Change: Fixing a Leaking Outlet Ball Valve
Aug 31, 2026
Episode 423. Refrigeration Leak Detection & New Regulations with Leon Wurfel of Bueno Analytics
Aug 27, 2026
Episode 422. From Parts Changer to Problem Solver: How Great Refrigeration Technicians Think
Aug 24, 2026
Episode 421. CO2 Oil Management: Preventing Compressor Failures with Jonas Linnemann of Vitalis (Part 2)
Aug 20, 2026
Episode 420. CO2 Oil Management: Preventing Compressor Failures with Jonas Linnemann of Vitalis (Part 1)
Aug 17, 2026
Episode 419. Daikin 2-Stage CO2 Condensing Unit Servicing and Troubleshooting with Massimo Pellizzari (Part 2)
Aug 13, 2026
Episode 418. Daikin 2-Stage CO2 Condensing Unit Servicing and Troubleshooting with Massimo Pellizzari (Part 1)
Aug 10, 2026
Episode 417. CO2 Rack Troubleshooting & Fine-Tuning: Lessons from the Refrigeration Mentor Community
Aug 06, 2026
Episode 416. CO2 Liquid Overfeed Pump Problems
Aug 04, 2026
Episode 415. Advanced Copper and Copper Alloy Brazing with Mike Belanger
Jul 27, 2026
Episode 414. Breaking the Stigma and Learning to Love CO2
Jul 24, 2026
Episode 413. My 4-Pillar Framework to Learn CO2 Refrigeration Faster
Jul 22, 2026
Episode 412. Live Group Troubleshooting: Working Through Issues Fellow Techs (Community Meetup Replay)
Jul 16, 2026
Episode 411. Fast-Tracking as a New Supermarket Refrigeration Tech with Jacob Decker
Jul 13, 2026
Episode 410. Oil Tips for Copeland Compressors
Jul 09, 2026
Episode 409. How New Technology & Training Are Transforming the Trades (World Refrigeration Day Panel)
Jul 02, 2026
Episode 408. Retaining and Mentoring New Technicians (World Refrigeration Day Panel)
Jun 29, 2026
Episode 407. Can You Solve This Service Call? Test Your Knowledge
Jun 27, 2026
Episode 406. Tech Journey: Tim Homan - From Vegas Racks to CO2 Cascades
Jun 22, 2026
Episode 405. 5 Things To Check Before Needlessly Replacing a Compressor
Jun 18, 2026
Episode 404: Cool Intelligence: Utilizing AI in Refrigeration (Celebrating World Refrigeration Day)
Jun 15, 2026
Episode 403. CO2 Liquid Line Piping
Jun 11, 2026
Episode 402. Why Skills Competitions Matter for Refrigeration Technicians
Jun 08, 2026
Episode 401. Troubleshoot Systems and Compressors Quicker (Get My Free Guide)
Jun 04, 2026
Episode 400. Top 8 Critical CO2 Sensors Every Tech Should Know with Andre Patenaude
Jun 01, 2026
Episode 399. 5 Electrical Troubleshooting Tips for Refrigeration Techs
May 28, 2026
Episode 398. How to Prepare for the Summer Rush in Supermarket Refrigeration
May 25, 2026
Episode 397. How to Land and Nail a Refrigeration Technician Job Interview
May 21, 2026
Episode 396. 7 Basics Every Supermarket Refrigeration Technician Must Know
May 15, 2026
Episode 395. Basics of Refrigeration: Importance of Revisiting the Fundamentals
May 13, 2026
Episode 394. Condensing Unit Checkpoints
May 07, 2026
Episode 393. Step-By-Step Supermarket Installation
Apr 30, 2026
Episode 392. Transitioning From Technician to Manager: Building Leadership Skills in Refrigeration with Todd Ernest of Climate Pros
Apr 27, 2026
Episode 391. CO2 Oil Management (Part 2): Common Failures, Troubleshooting and Reservoir Sizing with Alessandro Silva of Bitzer
Apr 23, 2026
Episode 390. CO2 Oil Management (Part 1): Lubrication Basics, Oil Selection, Testing, and Troubleshooting with Alessandro Silva of Bitzer
Apr 21, 2026
Episode 389. TXV & Superheat 101 with Andrew Freeburg
Apr 17, 2026
Episode 388. Step-By-Step Compressor Change Out (Service Call Recap) with Andrew Freeburg
Apr 06, 2026
Episode 387. 5 Things You Need to Develop to Be A Better Refrigeration Technician
Apr 02, 2026
Episode 386. CO2 Piping
Mar 30, 2026
Episode 385. Case Controllers 101 with Andrew Freeburg
Mar 27, 2026
Episode 384. Why I Got Into Refrigeration with Andrew Freeburg
Mar 23, 2026
Episode 383. CO2 Startup & Commissioning: Training for CO2 Refrigeration with Andrew Freeburg
Mar 19, 2026
Episode 382. Why Techs Get Stumped on Supermarket Racks (How To Fix It)
Mar 16, 2026
Episode 381. Wife of a Refrigeration Technician: Navigating Relationships, Kids and On-Calls with Aria Lucey
Mar 12, 2026
Episode 380. Key Things To Know To Master Supermarket Refrigeration
Mar 09, 2026
Episode 379. How to Prevent Callbacks (Diagnosing the Root Cause of Issues)
Mar 05, 2026
Episode 378. Field Stories: Compressor Failure, Case Freeze-Up Troubleshooting, and Electrical Safety
Mar 02, 2026
Episode 377. Controls, Electrical Troubleshooting and Building Confidence as a Technician
Feb 26, 2026
Episode 376. Adiabatic Coolers and Cooler Innovations with Rob Ochs of Recold
Feb 23, 2026
Episode 375. Refrigeration Trends To Expect (What North America Can Learn From The UK) with Brian Churchyard
Feb 19, 2026
Episode 374. Growing the Refrigeration Industry Globally with World Refrigeration Day Founder, Steve Gill
Feb 16, 2026
Episode 373. Installation Prep for a CO2 Refrigeration System
Feb 12, 2026
Episode 372. Neurodiversity in Refrigeration
Feb 09, 2026
Episode 371. A 6-Step Process for Faster Electrical Troubleshooting
Feb 05, 2026
Episode 370. Training Technicians Who Think, Not Just Fix with Billy Carlson
Feb 02, 2026
Episode 369. The CO2 Mindset Shift: How To Get Past The Fears
Jan 29, 2026
Episode 368. Electrical Troubleshooting Essentials for Refrigeration Technicians
Jan 27, 2026
Episode 367. Transitioning from Technician to Leadership with Ben Boyer of The Arcticom Group
Jan 22, 2026
Episode 366. Electrical Troubleshooting and Resources You Can Use in the Field
Jan 19, 2026
Episode 365. Compressor Inspections and Troubleshooting Stories from the Field
Jan 15, 2026
Episode 364. Addressing Technician Shortages & Oil Analysis
Jan 09, 2026
Episode 363. A Look Ahead to 2026 in Refrigeration
Jan 01, 2026
Episode 362. Built in the Field (Audio)
Dec 31, 2025
Episode 362. Refrigeration Song "Built In The Field"
Dec 29, 2025
Episode 361. How to Bring More Value to Customers
Dec 22, 2025
Episode 360. Get Curious on Service Calls (For Faster Troubleshooting)
Dec 18, 2025
Episode 359. Oil Management with Andrew Freeburg
Dec 16, 2025
Episode 358. Trend Graphs and CO2 System Troubleshooting with Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland
Dec 08, 2025
Episode 357. How To Network & Meet the Right People
Dec 04, 2025
Episode 356. Understanding PID Controllers in Refrigeration Systems
Dec 01, 2025
Episode 355. An Inside Look at How We Design Our Training (The Refrigeration Mentor Playbook)
Nov 20, 2025
Episode 354. Embracing AI and Personal Development in Refrigeration
Nov 17, 2025
Episode 353. Understanding TX Valves (Tips and Troubleshooting)
Nov 13, 2025
Episode 352. AI and New Refrigeration Training & Troubleshooting Resources
Nov 10, 2025
Episode 351. Shifting from Mechanical to Electronic Systems with Frank Croak of Climate Pros
Nov 06, 2025
Episode 350. Supermarket Refrigeration Tips and Tricks with Robert Ochs
Nov 03, 2025
Episode 349. How People Develop A "Refrigeration Mindset"
Oct 30, 2025
Episode 348. These Tips Will Make You a Better Refrigeration Pro
Oct 27, 2025
Episode 347. CO2 Control Tips with Paul Shannon from Loblaw Energy
Oct 23, 2025
Episode 346. Troubleshooting CO2 Gas Coolers with Greg Martel and Al Rivera of BAC (Part 2 of 2)
Oct 20, 2025
Episode 345. Troubleshooting CO2 Gas Coolers with Greg Martel and Al Rivera of BAC (Part 1 of 2)
Oct 16, 2025
Episode 344. Basics of CO2 Controls - Service Calls & Troubleshooting Rack Controllers with Kevin Mullis (Part 4 of 4)
Oct 13, 2025
Episode 343. Basics of CO2 Controls - Programming CAREL with Kevin Mullis (Part 3 of 4)
Oct 09, 2025
Episode 342. Refrigeration Troubleshooting Stories with Andrew Freeburg
Oct 06, 2025
Episode 341. Basics of CO2 Controls - Programming RDM with Kevin Mullis (Part 2 of 4)
Oct 02, 2025
Episode 340. Basics of CO2 Controls with Kevin Mullis (Part 1 of 4)
Sep 29, 2025
Episode 339. Communication Loss and Controller Troubleshooting with Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland
Sep 25, 2025
Episode 338. Professional Development Tools & Resources in Refrigeration
Sep 23, 2025
Episode 337. Troubleshooting a Refrigeration Rack Down with Andrew Freeburg
Sep 19, 2025
Episode 336. Fast Track to Learning Electronic Valves & Controllers
Sep 11, 2025
Episode 335. 5 Tips for Moving Up In The Refrigeration Industry
Sep 08, 2025
Episode 334. 10-Point Rack Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Sep 02, 2025
Episode 333. Training and Troubleshooting Tips to Level Up Your Career
Aug 21, 2025
Episode 332. 7 Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration Service & Maintenance Tips
Aug 18, 2025
Episode 331. Compressor Electrical Failures
Aug 15, 2025
Episode 330. Oil Issues in Refrigeration Systems
Aug 07, 2025
Episode 329. The Ins & Outs of Compressors
Aug 04, 2025
Episode 328. Customer Service Tips
Jul 31, 2025
Episode 327. Electrical Troubleshooting Strategy
Jul 28, 2025
Episode 326. Mastering A2L TX Valves with Jamie Kitchen of Danfoss
Jul 24, 2025
Episode 325. Dylan Mackenzie's Refrigeration Career Path
Jul 21, 2025
Episode 324.  Using AI To Learn and Troubleshoot Refrigeration Systems
Jul 17, 2025
Episode 323. Electrical Troubleshooting 101
Jul 14, 2025
Episode 322. Women in HVACR (Celebrating World Refrigeration Day) with Michelle Houle and Shawna Peddle
Jul 07, 2025
Episode 321. Compressor Troubleshooting with Horace Park & Andy Schoenberger from CMP Corporation
Jul 03, 2025
Episode 320. Celebrating World Refrigeration Day
Jun 30, 2025
Episode 319. Avoiding Costly CO2 Design Mistakes with Chris Griffiths
Jun 26, 2025
Episode 318. Designing High Pressure Valves for Summer Heat and Winter Challenges with Chris Griffiths
Jun 23, 2025
Episode 317. CO2 Piping Design (Tips to Protect Compressors and Prevent Failures) with Chris Griffiths
Jun 19, 2025
Episode 316. Strategies for Surviving and Thriving On-Call with Aidan Lucey
Jun 16, 2025
Episode 315. Mastering RDM Controls, Live Commissioning & Networking Essentials with Kevin Mullis
Jun 12, 2025
Episode 314. Tips for Calling Tech Support with Andrew Merritts of Pro Chiller
Jun 09, 2025
Episode 313. Summer Prep Training
Jun 05, 2025
Episode 312. CO2 Experts: Basic Terminology & Keywords
Jun 02, 2025
Episode 311. 3rd Anniversary Listener Favourite Countdown #1 (Episode 115. Understanding Compressors: What You Need To Know)
May 29, 2025
Episode 310. 3rd Anniversary Listener Favourite Countdown #2 (Episode 135. 15 Tips To Become a Great Service Technician)
May 26, 2025
Episode 309. 3rd Anniversary Listener Favourite Countdown #3 (Episode 203. Supermarket Refrigeration Service Tech Tips with Andrew Freeburg)
May 22, 2025
Episode 308. 3rd Anniversary Listener Favourite Countdown #4 (Episode 188. Compressor Secrets I Wish I Knew When I Started My Refrigeration Career)
May 19, 2025
Episode 307. 3rd Anniversary Listener Favourite Countdown #5 (Episode 113. 5 Tips on Developing a Growth Mindset)
May 15, 2025
Episode 306. Mastering Supermarket Service Calls with Andrew Freeburg
May 12, 2025
Episode 305. CO2 Experts: Electrical Troubleshooting
May 08, 2025
Episode 304. Learning and Adapting to Modern Refrigeration Advancements with Erik Holland
May 05, 2025
Episode 303. Content Creation and Leveraging Social Media for Education with Tony Mormino of HVAC TV
May 01, 2025
Episode 302. Journey Into Refrigeration with Connor Strickland
Apr 28, 2025
Episode 301. Lessons From a Long Career in Refrigeration with John Shartzer
Apr 24, 2025
Episode 300. The Power of Training and Development in Refrigeration with Andrew Freeburg
Apr 21, 2025
Episode 299. Basic Refrigeration 101
Apr 17, 2025
Episode 298. CO2 Experts: CO2 System Troubleshooting and Fine Tuning (Part 2) with Chris Brown of Danfoss
Apr 14, 2025
Episode 297. CO2 Experts: CO2 System Troubleshooting and Fine Tuning (Part 1) with Chris Brown of Danfoss
Apr 10, 2025
Episode 296. Electrical Troubleshooting in Refrigeration
Apr 07, 2025
Episode 295. A Compressor Story: The Key to Faster Troubleshooting
Apr 01, 2025
Episode 294. Supermarket Academy – Level Up Your Technical Game
Mar 27, 2025
Episode 293. Transitioning to A2L Refrigerants with Danilo Gualbino
Mar 24, 2025
Episode 292. Saving Retailers Money with Different CO2 High Ambient Strategies
Mar 20, 2025
Episode 291. HB Products Sensors with Rooba Sivagnanam and Henrik Kudsk
Mar 17, 2025
Episode 290. Heat Reclaim Strategies with Andre Patenaude and Trevor Jones
Mar 13, 2025
Episode 289. CO2 Experts: Troubleshooting Carel Ejectors with Marcel Nishimori
Mar 10, 2025
Episode 288. The Payoff of Investing Time & Money in Training with Jesse Stewart
Mar 06, 2025
Episode 287. CO2 Experts: Using Trend Graphs to Troubleshoot CO2 Systems with Andrew Freeburg
Mar 03, 2025
Episode 286. Leadership Training for Technicians with Jim Pape of The Arcticom Group
Feb 27, 2025
Episode 285. CO2 Experts: Transitioning to CO2 as a Service Technician Q & A with Andrew Freeburg
Feb 24, 2025
Episode 284. Environmental Stewardship in Refrigeration with Megan Dinsdale-Jones
Feb 20, 2025
Episode 283. CO2 Experts: The Shift from HFCs to CO2 - Lessons Challenges and Solutions with Conor Eaton-Smith
Feb 17, 2025
Episode 282. Danfoss CO2 Controllers with Dave Yoder
Feb 13, 2025
Episode 281. CO2 Experts: Troubleshooting CO2 Systems using RDM Controllers with Kevin Mullis
Feb 10, 2025
Episode 280. Thermal Energy Storage with Henrik Andersen of Fenagy
Feb 06, 2025
Episode 279. CO2 Experts: Superheat - Controls & Common Issues with Chris Griffiths and John Rothery
Feb 03, 2025
Episode 278. Ice Rink Mechanical Design with Art Sutherland
Jan 30, 2025
Episode 277. CO2 Experts: Pressure Relief Valves - Sizing, Selecting & Troubleshooting with Jordan Gronkowski
Jan 27, 2025
Episode 276. CO2 Experts: Bitzer Compressors - Varistep Capacity Control with Tobias Fuhrer and Manuel Reichle
Jan 23, 2025
Episode 275. CO2 Experts: Troubleshooting CO2 Chillers with Damon Reed
Jan 20, 2025
Episode 274. The Biggest Key To Career Success in Refrigeration
Jan 16, 2025
Episode 273. CO2 Experts: Pipe Sizing with Chris Griffiths of Omega Solutions
Jan 13, 2025
Episode 272. Avoiding Burnout
Jan 09, 2025
Episode 271. The Inspiring Refrigeration Journey of Robert Ochs
Jan 06, 2025
Episode 270. Books That Changed My Life (A List of Recommendations)
Jan 02, 2025
Episode 269. An Inside Look at Tech Support with Premnath Kangatharan of Danfoss
Dec 30, 2024
Episode 268. Brain Health: Transform Your Life and Work Performance
Dec 26, 2024
Episode 267. CO2 Experts Live: Understanding and Troubleshooting Copeland iPro HPV with Andre Patenaude
Dec 23, 2024
Episode 266. Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs
Dec 19, 2024
Episode 265. CO2 Experts Live: Startup & Commissioning a CO2 Heat Pump with Erik Holland
Dec 16, 2024
Episode 264: Managing Common Stressors in Refrigeration
Dec 12, 2024
Episode 263. The Importance of Understanding Trend Graphs with Andrew Freeburg
Dec 09, 2024
Episode 262. Transitioning from Technician to Management
Dec 05, 2024
Episode 261. Supermarket Case Controller Troubleshooting Tips
Dec 02, 2024
Episode 260. Work Faster by Building Routines
Nov 28, 2024
Episode 259. CO2 Experts Live: Electrical Troubleshooting with Rusty Walker
Nov 25, 2024
Episode 258. Tips For An Abundant Career in Refrigeration
Nov 21, 2024
Episode 257. CO2 Experts Live: Case Controllers with Kevin Mullis
Nov 18, 2024
Episode 256. Career Tips for New Technicians
Nov 14, 2024
Episode 255. Compressor Troubleshooting: Demand Cooling and Refrigerant Injection
Nov 11, 2024
Episode 254. Avoiding Unhealthy Habits As A Service Technician
Nov 07, 2024
Episode 253. CO2 Experts: Designing an Oil Management System with Nabil Cook
Nov 04, 2024
Episode 252. Finding Purpose In Your Work
Oct 31, 2024
Episode 251. Supermarket Refrigeration Service and Troubleshooting Tips
Oct 28, 2024
Episode 250. Service Call Stories and Troubleshooting Tips with Andrew Freeburg
Oct 24, 2024
Episode 249. Practicing Gratitude: A Key Skill for Personal and Professional Growth
Oct 21, 2024
Episode 248. Keeping Up with Rapid Regulatory Changes in Refrigeration with Johan Gouws of Tecumseh
Oct 17, 2024
Episode 247. Oil Management with Patrick Gregory
Oct 14, 2024
Episode 246. CO2 Experts: Startup and Commissioning with Kevin Mullis
Oct 10, 2024
Episode 245. Chillventa 2024: Quieter Heat Pumps and More New Innovations from Copeland with Enrico Fraccari
Oct 07, 2024
Episode 244. Harnessing CO2 for Heating & Cooling with Lalit Chordia and Todd Palcic
Oct 03, 2024
Episode 243. Step-By-Step Walkthrough of a CO2 Service Call with Patrick Gregory
Sep 30, 2024
Episode 242. Chillventa 2024: A Look At New Danfoss Innovations with Henry Steffensen
Sep 26, 2024
Episode 241. Transitioning to CO2 Refrigeration in Supermarkets with John Scott & Marc Feeney
Sep 23, 2024
Episode 240. How To Help Supermarkets Better Understand Refrigeration
Sep 19, 2024
Episode 239. The Path To A Career In Supermarket Refrigeration with Patrick Gregory
Sep 16, 2024
Episode 238. Navigating SNAP Rule 26 and New Refrigeration Regulations with Dave Tomicki and Don Elliott of Hussmann
Sep 11, 2024
Episode 237. Tips for New Technicians Getting Into Supermarket Refrigeration with Aidan Lucey
Sep 09, 2024
Episode 236. Dealing with Technical Support (Even If They're Not Helpful)
Sep 05, 2024
Episode 235. Keeping Up with Changes in Refrigeration with Neil Merrett
Sep 02, 2024
Episode 234. Getting More Qualifications (Even If Your Company Won't Pay)
Aug 29, 2024
Episode 233. How To Sell More Preventative Maintenance with Jim Marsen
Aug 26, 2024
Episode 232. The Myth of "I Am Too Busy"
Aug 22, 2024
Episode 231. Basics of Heat Transfer with Tania Herrera of Güntner
Aug 19, 2024
Episode 230. Handling Conflict with Customers and Coworkers
Aug 15, 2024
Episode 229. CO2 Gas Cooler Controllers with William Anaya of Güntner
Aug 12, 2024
Episode 228. Tips for Faster Service Calls & Better Time Management
Aug 08, 2024
Episode 227. Getting to Know Transcritical CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems with Kevin Mullis
Aug 05, 2024
Episode 226. How Busy Technicians Can Better Manage Work and Family Life
Aug 01, 2024
Episode 225. The Industry's Daily News Source: The Story of The Cooling Post with Neil Everitt
Jul 29, 2024
Episode 224. The Key To Finding New Career Opportunities as a Technician
Jul 25, 2024
Episode 223. Female Leaders in Refrigeration: Advancing Diversity & Equality in the Skilled Trades
Jul 22, 2024
Episode 222. The Power of a Vision Board (I Do It and It Works)
Jul 18, 2024
Episode 221. Tips for Better Service Calls (Residential vs Commercial) with Craig Migliaccio from AC Service Tech
Jul 15, 2024
Episode 220. Improving Work-Life Balance (Without Compromising Your Success)
Jul 11, 2024
Episode 219. Starting Up & Commissioning a Transcritical CO2 System with Chris Prom of RDM
Jul 08, 2024
Episode 218. Overcoming Fear of Failure
Jul 04, 2024
Episode 217. Compressor Inspections and Identifying Common Failures with Dean Steliga of Bitzer Canada
Jul 01, 2024
Episode 216. How to Become a Better Technician By Creating More Value
Jun 27, 2024
Episode 215. Understanding Refrigeration System Controls with Larry Herman of Redline Control Design
Jun 24, 2024
Episode 214. How to Develop the Right Mindset for Success
Jun 20, 2024
Episode 213. Supermarket Refrigeration Preventative Maintenance with Andrew Freeburg
Jun 17, 2024
Episode 212. Taking Action: The Most Important Step
Jun 13, 2024
Episode 211. Refrigeration Awareness: Promoting Change in Africa and Around the World with Madi Sakande
Jun 10, 2024
Episode 210. Mastering Goal Setting to Skyrocket Your Professional Growth
Jun 06, 2024
Episode 209. Moving Up as a Technician and Revolutionizing HVAC Education with Holden Shamburger of HVACTIME and Chiller Academy
Jun 03, 2024
Episode 208. The Personal and Professional Sides of Refrigeration (That You Won't Learn in School)
May 30, 2024
Episode 207. Tips for Starting Out As a Refrigeration Technician with Patrick Connolly of Climarite
May 27, 2024
Episode 206. Investing in Leadership and Training Great Managers with Jim Pape, CEO of The Arcticom Group
May 23, 2024
Episode 205. Becoming a Better Technician with Electronics with Andrew Freeburg
May 20, 2024
Episode 204. 10 Tips to Boost Your Confidence Talking to Customers with Andrew Freeburg
May 16, 2024
Episode 203. Supermarket Refrigeration Service Tech Tips with Andrew Freeburg
May 06, 2024
Episode 202. Better Evacuations, A2L Myths and the Modern Mindset Around Refrigeration with Jesse Stewart of NAVAC
May 02, 2024
Episode 201. Removing the Fear of CO2 Refrigeration with Andrew Freeburg
Apr 29, 2024
Episode 200. Future-Proofing the Skilled Trades By Empowering Youth with Jamie McMillan Of Made In The Trades
Apr 25, 2024
Episode 199. Learning and Embracing CO2 Refrigeration with Floyd Sparks
Apr 22, 2024
Episode 198. The Changes and Challenges in Training Today's Apprentices with Mark Parliament
Apr 18, 2024
Episode 197. Filters to Followers - Mastering the Art of Social Media for Education with "The HVAC Doctor" Matt Waxer
Apr 15, 2024
Episode 196. How To Make More Money as a Refrigeration Technician
Apr 11, 2024
Episode 195. Designing CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems: Projecting Annual Energy Consumption with Nabil Cook of Omega Solutions (Part 5 of 5)
Apr 08, 2024
Episode 194. Designing CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems: Sizing Pipework with James Bailey of Omega Solutions (Part 4 of 5)
Apr 04, 2024
Episode 193. Designing CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems: Applying Heat Recovery with Chris Griffiths of Omega Solutions (Part 3 of 5)
Apr 01, 2024
Episode 192. Designing CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems: Understanding Heat Loads with Chris Griffiths of Omega Solutions (Part 2 of 5)
Mar 28, 2024
Episode 191. Designing CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems: Selecting Compressors and Gas Coolers with Chris Griffiths of Omega Solutions (Part 1 of 5)
Mar 25, 2024
Episode 190. Turning Mistakes Into Lessons and Accelerating Your Refrigeration Career with Andrew Freeburg
Mar 18, 2024
Episode 189. Recruiting New Refrigeration Professionals and the Future of the Industry with Ashley Turner of Hussmann
Mar 14, 2024
Episode 188. Compressor Secrets (I Wish I Knew When I Started My Refrigeration Career)
Mar 11, 2024
Episode 187: Making The Leap From Technician To Service Manager - Learning Leadership Skills with Scott Farley of The Arcticom Group
Mar 07, 2024
Episode 186: How To Attract Young People To The Refrigeration Trade With Rusty Walker
Mar 04, 2024
Episode 185: Refrigeration is a Journey: Ashley Fuller's Refrigeration Roadmap
Feb 26, 2024
Episode 184: Revolutionizing Cannabis Facilities with BioPipe: A Game-Changer for Contractors and Facility Owners
Feb 19, 2024
Episode 183: Changing the way refrigeration has been done w/ Todd Ernest CEO of Climate Pros
Feb 13, 2024
Episode 182: Navigating the Refrigeration Realm with Scott Ercole
Feb 05, 2024
Episode 181: Ways to be more efficient as a technician and how to reduce your troubleshooting time w_ Jim Marsen
Jan 29, 2024
Episode 180: Developing your CO2 Knowledge into Experience
Jan 22, 2024
Episode 179: The Customer Relationship Journey with Chris McCarty Zero Zone
Jan 15, 2024
Episode 178: Pro Tips for Refrigeration Pros: 10 Essential Troubleshooting Measurements
Jan 12, 2024
Episode 177: Vision 2024: Setting Goals for a Successful Year Ahead
Jan 10, 2024
Episode 176: The Science of Refrigeration Troubleshooting: Tips and Techniques with Jim Marsen of Jones Foods
Jan 04, 2024
Episode 175: How to Size And Select CO2 Compressors For Transcritical CO2 Rack Applications
Jan 02, 2024
Episode 174: Performance Pay in HVACR: Maximizing Value and Sales with Tersh Blissett
Dec 28, 2023
Episode 173: Cool and Sustainable: A Dive into Natural Refrigerant Events with Danielle Wright and Morgan Smith of NASRC
Dec 22, 2023
Episode 172: Mastering Refrigeration Training! How to Train the Trainer
Dec 19, 2023
Episode 171: Develop a Winning Culture with the Founder of REEBOK Mr. Joe Foster
Dec 14, 2023
Episode 170: Troubleshooting RDM CO2 Controllers w/Cody Hamm and Chris Prom Resource Data Management RDM
Dec 11, 2023
Episode 169: Leadership Insights: Work Ethic and Value Creation with Scott Farley of The Arcticom Group
Dec 06, 2023
Episode 168: From Conventional to Cutting-Edge: Contractor Essentials When Transitioning To CO2 Transcritical Booster Systems w/ Andre Patenaude Copeland
Dec 05, 2023
Episode 167: Why Mentors Play a Key Role in Your Refrigeration Journey with Bill Zoren Key Mechanical
Nov 30, 2023
Episode 166: Starting up and Commissioning A Transcritical CO2 Booster System: The Step by Step Procedures with Paul Binette from Hillphoenix
Nov 28, 2023
Episode 165: Keeping Yourself Accountable
Nov 23, 2023
Episode 164: Educating a Growing Industy on CO2 Refrigeration with Chris Griffiths
Nov 20, 2023
Episode 163: A Pro's Handbook for Effective Refrigeration Troubleshooting
Nov 16, 2023
Episode 162: Unveiling Hillphoenix's CO2 Evolution with Scott Martin
Nov 14, 2023
Episode 161: Mastering Customer Communication: Essential Tips for Service Technicians
Nov 08, 2023
Episode 160: Things to Know When Installing and Servicing CO2 Refrigeration Systems
Nov 07, 2023
Episode 159: Building Relationships with Clients, Management and Other Technicians
Nov 02, 2023
Episode 158: Servicing and Maintaining Industrial CO2 Booster Systems
Oct 31, 2023
Episode 157: The Evolution of Frascold Compressors' Interview with CEO Mr Giuseppe Galli
Oct 26, 2023
Episode 156: Secrets to Optimizing CO2 Systems Part 1 w/Resource Data Management RDM
Oct 24, 2023
Episode 155: 7 Tactics I Use To Become Better
Oct 19, 2023
Episode 154: Huge Push Towards Natural Refrigerants: Prepare Yourself Now
Oct 16, 2023
Episode 153: 5 Essential Tips for Great Customer Service
Oct 12, 2023
Episode 152: CO2 Transcritical Ice Rinks w/ Jason Hill
Oct 10, 2023
Episode 151: 5 Ways to Make More Money as a Service Technician
Oct 05, 2023
Episode 150: Transctrical CO2 Systems with Vapor Ejectors
Oct 02, 2023
Episode 149: Predictive Maintenance for Plugin Cabinets: A Game-Changer in Refrigeration
Sep 27, 2023
Episode 148: Heatwaves and High Efficiency: A Deep Dive into CO2 Transcritical Mastery
Sep 25, 2023
Episode 147: Unlocking Success: 5 Steps to Develop a Growth Mindset
Sep 21, 2023
Episode 146: CO2 Technical Training with Brett Wetzel
Sep 18, 2023
Episode 145 - From Small Business to Refrigeration Giant: Adam Knutz's Journey
Sep 13, 2023
Episode 144 - Troubleshooting CO2 High Pressure Valves Using Trend Graphs with the CAREL Boss System
Sep 11, 2023
Episode 143 - Advanced Compressor Service and Refrigeration Troubleshooting
Sep 06, 2023
Episode 142 - Chilling Innovations Unveiling the Inner Workings of HOWE CO2 Ice Machines
Sep 04, 2023
Episode 141: Hanging with Rusty Walker from Hillphoenix
Aug 30, 2023
Episode 140: CO2 Direct Expansion Ground Source Heat Pump with Parham Eslami Nejad
Aug 28, 2023
Episode 139 - 7 Tips For Building Good Training And Development Habits
Aug 23, 2023
Episode 138: Exploring CO2 Compressor Performance and Reliability Testing with Maurizio Mastrapasqua
Aug 21, 2023
Episode 137 - Why Practicing Self Discipline Will Be Key To Your Success
Aug 17, 2023
Episode 136 - Exploring the Technical Aspects of the Toshiba Twin Rotary CO2 Compressors with Guest Marcel Nishimori
Aug 14, 2023
Episode 135 - 15 Tips To Become a Great Service Technician
Aug 10, 2023
Episode 134 - Transcritical Scrolls in Hussmann's CO2 Protocols w/ Michael Lehtinen
Aug 07, 2023
Episode 133 - Your Compressor Success Guide
Aug 02, 2023
Episode 132 - Copelands E3 Controller & CC200 Secrets: Unveiling the Top 5 CO2 Tips with Brent Cheshire
Jul 31, 2023
Episode 131 - From Curiosity to Expertise: The Journey of Curious HVAC Guy, Bill Russell
Jul 26, 2023
Episode 130: Decoding CO2 (R744) Phase Diagrams w/ James Seabrook & Parham Eslami Nejad
Jul 24, 2023
Episode 129: Building Success: Todd Ernest's Journey from Technician to CEO
Jul 19, 2023
Episode 128 - PX G1300 From Desalination Plants to CO2 Transcritical Refrigeration Systems with Kuo-Chiang Chen from Energy Recovery
Jul 17, 2023
Episode 127: Energy Advancements and Innovations with OMEGA SOLUTIONS
Jul 12, 2023
Episode 126: Revolutionizing Industrial Cooling Systems: Unveiling the CO2 HPLD Transcritical Compressor with Jean-Louis Picouet
Jul 10, 2023
Episode 125: Next Generation Leadership and Management for HVACR Professionals w/ James Bailey
Jul 05, 2023
Episode 124: CO2 System Oil Management: Insights from Adam Chapman of Westermeyer Industries
Jul 03, 2023
Episode 123: From Technician to Director: Unleashing Potential with Roman Baugh
Jun 28, 2023
Episode 122: The Drivers of Change for Zero Emissions with Jim McClendon
Jun 26, 2023
Episode 121: Transcritical CO2 Systems vs CO2 Secondary System
Jun 22, 2023
Episode 120: The Technical Side of CO2 Heat Pumps with Daniel Clark
Jun 19, 2023
Episode 119: Replacing Semi Hermetic Parts
Jun 14, 2023
Episode 118: Building Your Own CO2 Artificial Intelligence Troubleshooting Tool For Refrigeration with Nelson Sierra
Jun 12, 2023
Episode 117: Why A Cool Compressor Is A Must
Jun 07, 2023
Episode 116: Understanding Danfoss CALM System And How The Injection Algorithms Work For Electronic Expansion Valves
Jun 05, 2023
Episode 115: Understanding Compressors: What You Need To Know
May 31, 2023
Episode 114: Energy Consumption Breakdown of CO2 Transcritical Systems w/ Nabil Cook
May 29, 2023
Episode 113: 5 Tips on Developing a Growth Mindset
May 24, 2023
Episode 112: Refrigeration Workforce Development and CO2 Training w/NASRC
May 22, 2023
Episode 111: What is Bluon w/Jesse Stewart
May 17, 2023
Episode 110: CO2 Mechanical Capacity Control Compressors w/Matteo Iobbi CTO of Frascold USA
May 15, 2023
Episode 109: Saving End Users $1000's When Installing BioPipe with Rob Stewart
May 10, 2023
Episode 108: CO2 Refrigeration High Pressure Copper Fittings with Tal Gutbir
May 08, 2023
Supermarket Workshop Series Part 5 Electronic Expansion Valves & CDS Electronic Pressure Regulators
May 03, 2023
Episode 107: Step by Step Walkthrough of a Transcritical CO2 Ice Rink Chiller Plant
May 01, 2023
Supermarket Workshop Series Part 4 - Defrost Management, Components and Strategies
Apr 26, 2023
Episode 106: Live From IIAR with M&M Carnot and Logix Controls
Apr 24, 2023
Supermarket Workshop Series Part 3 - Refrigeration TEVs, Distributors and Troubleshooting
Apr 19, 2023
Episode 105: Oil Management w/ Philip Walker Arneg Systems
Apr 17, 2023
Supermarket Workshop Series Part 2 - Head Pressure Controls and Strategies
Apr 12, 2023
Episode 104: Learning about Zero Zone CO2 Transcritical Systems
Apr 10, 2023
Supermarket Workshop Series Part 1 - Oil Management, Oil Components and Troubleshooting
Apr 05, 2023
Episode 103: Integrating CO2 Heat Pumps into Large Facilities w/ Andy Baker
Apr 03, 2023
Episode 102: How to Select Proper Equipment for Walk in Box w/ Andy Schoen
Mar 29, 2023
Episode 101: The evolution of SCM Frigo S.p.A. CO2 systems with Alessandro Franchin
Mar 27, 2023
Episode 100: Refrigeration & Heat Pump Compliance Webinar
Mar 22, 2023
Episode 099: Controlling CO2 HPV & FGBV with Micro Thermo
Mar 20, 2023
Episode 098: Servicing Refrigeration Systems w/ HVACR Videos
Mar 15, 2023
Episode 097: The Rapid Uptake of CO2 in Industrial Applications
Mar 13, 2023
Episode 096: Global CO2 Trends
Mar 08, 2023
Episode 095: The Growth of Transcritical CO2 Chillers
Mar 06, 2023
Episode 094: Refrigerant Regulations, Trends and CO2 in North America
Mar 01, 2023
Episode 093: CO2 Extraction vs CO2 Refrigeration
Feb 27, 2023
Episode 092: Troubleshooting Danfoss CO2 Controllers with Chris Brown
Feb 27, 2023
Episode 091: Things You Need To Know About Refrigerant Regulations
Feb 22, 2023
Episode 090: The Importance of CO2 Training & Troubleshooting
Feb 20, 2023
Episode 089: Troubleshooting Using Compressor Operation Envelopes
Feb 15, 2023
Episode 088: Testing CO2 Compressors Past Their Limits
Feb 13, 2023
Episode 087: Part 3 of 3 - Why Compressors Fail
Feb 08, 2023
Episode 086: CO2 Training With Advansor
Feb 06, 2023
Episode 085: Generation Z with love2hvac
Feb 03, 2023
Episode 084: Part 2 of 3 Semi Hermetic Compressor Troubleshooting
Feb 01, 2023
Episode 083: Copeland CO2 Stream Compressors and Why Mass Flow Is Important
Jan 30, 2023
Episode 082: Part 1 of 3 Scroll Compressors
Jan 25, 2023
Episode 081: Challenges Faced When Installing CO2 Systems
Jan 23, 2023
Episode 080: Why The Conversations Are So Important
Jan 18, 2023
Episode 079: CO2 in Cold Storage Applications
Jan 16, 2023
Episode 078: How To Service A Semi Hermetic
Jan 11, 2023
Episode 077: RTF(CO2)M
Jan 09, 2023
2023 Planning, Goals and Action
Jan 08, 2023
Episode 076: Visualization When Troubleshooting
Jan 04, 2023
Episode 075: The New E3 Controller For CO2 Applications
Jan 02, 2023
Episode 074: Why Understanding Refrigeration Piping Design Is Critical
Dec 28, 2022
Episode 073: Tips And Tricks When Working On CO2 Transcritical Systems
Dec 26, 2022
Episode 072: Why You Need To Head To Events Like The HVACR Training Symposium
Dec 21, 2022
Episode 071: Top Tips For Learning CO2 Refrigeration
Dec 19, 2022
Episode 070: Building Your Refrigeration Maintenance and Service Checklist
Dec 14, 2022
Episode 069: How Evapco LMP Design Their Commercial and Industrial CO2 Racks
Dec 12, 2022
Episode 068: Getting Youth Into Skilled Trades
Dec 07, 2022
Episode 067: Defrosting CO2 Systems Using Reverse Hot Gas Defrost Method with LT Booster Side Heat
Dec 05, 2022
Episode 066: Having the Desire to be a Top Refrigeration Professional
Nov 30, 2022
Episode 065: Motivation, Mindset and Mentorship
Nov 30, 2022
Episode 064: CO2 Controls with RDM Resource Data Management
Nov 28, 2022
Episode 063: Working Safe on CO2 Refrigeration Systems
Nov 23, 2022
Episode 062: Learning about Net Zero Refrigeration
Nov 21, 2022
Episode 061: Why Refrigeration Business Owners Need To Invest In Their Teams
Nov 16, 2022
Episode 060: 25 hours on CO2 Knowledge in 1 hour
Nov 14, 2022
Episode 059: Industry Development and Training
Nov 09, 2022
Episode 058: CO2 High Pressure Valves, Flash Gas Bypass and Ejectors controlled by a pRack300T
Nov 07, 2022
Episode 057: Building Habits and Practicing Gratitude
Nov 02, 2022
Episode 056 - Two Stage Transcritical Dorin Compressors
Oct 31, 2022
Episode 055 - Compressor Failures Conversation
Oct 30, 2022
Episode 054 - No More White Slime w/Rob Stewart from BioPipe
Oct 30, 2022
Episode 053 - Understanding Oil Issues and Building your Technical Database
Oct 26, 2022
Episode 052 - The Evolution of CO2 and Natural Refrigerants in New Zealand with Matthew Darby
Oct 24, 2022
Episode 051 - Growing Your Refrigeration Knowledge
Oct 19, 2022
Episode 050 - Using Warm Glycol Defrost in CO2 Transcritical System with Daniel Clark
Oct 17, 2022
Episode 049 - Understanding Compressor Electronics
Oct 12, 2022
Episode 048 - Transcritical CO2 Flash Tank Stability with Phillip Walker from Arneg
Oct 10, 2022
Episode 047 - What To Know When Sizing Refrigeration Piping
Oct 05, 2022
Episode 046 - Designing CO2 Transcritical Systems with Wynand Groenewald
Oct 03, 2022
Episode 045 - Are you planning for your Refrigeration Future?
Sep 28, 2022
Episode 044 - Troubleshooting Transcritical Chillers with Damon Reed
Sep 26, 2022
Episode 043 - How to Leverage Your Skills and Knowledge in Refrigeration
Sep 21, 2022
Episode 042 - Understanding BOCK CO2 Star Compressors and BOCKs VAP Software with Manuel Fröschle
Sep 19, 2022
Episode 041 - Softwares and Tools To Support Your Knowledge and Services in Refrigeration
Sep 14, 2022
Episode 040 - CO2 Transcritical Semi Flooded Solutions - Full Transcritical Efficiency (FTE) System & ETE Solution with Ignacio Chaparro
Sep 12, 2022
Episode 039 - Invest In Your Refrigeration Knowledge
Sep 07, 2022
Episode 038 - Start Up & Commissioning a Transcritical CO2 Booster System with Nigel Birkett
Sep 05, 2022
Episode 037 - Refrigeration Fundamentals and Troubleshooting Training w/ HVAC Know It All
Sep 02, 2022
Episode 036 - Giving And Receiving Feedback, Helping Other Technicians With Their Growth
Aug 31, 2022
Episode 035 - Designing a Direct Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration System with Benoit Rodier
Aug 29, 2022
Episode 034 - R744 CO2 High Pressure Valve and Flash Gas Bypass Valve
Aug 24, 2022
Episode 033 - Running A CO2 Transcritical Booster Project From Start To Finish with Jake Henderson
Aug 22, 2022
Episode 032 - Why Technician Need to Understand System Design
Aug 21, 2022
Episode 031 - (R-744) CO2 as a Refrigerant Continued (Part 3)
Aug 17, 2022
Episode 030 - CAREL's CO2 Electronic Valves and CO2 Controllers with Timo Kaufhold
Aug 15, 2022
Episode 029 - (R-744) CO2 as a Refrigerant Continued - Part 2
Aug 10, 2022
Episode 028 - CO2 Transcritical High Pressure and Low Pressure Ejectors with Patrick Clardy
Aug 08, 2022
Episode 027 - (R-744) CO2 as a Refrigerant
Aug 03, 2022
Episode 026 - Copeland Transcritical CO2 Scroll Compressors with Andre Patenaude
Aug 01, 2022
Episode 025 - The Basics of HVACR & The Refrigeration Cycle with HVAC Know It All
Jul 31, 2022
Episode 024 - The Importance of Training & Development in the Refrigeration Industry w/ John MacInnis
Jul 30, 2022
Episode 023 - The Future of Natural Refrigerants - Interview with Marc Chasserot
Jul 30, 2022
Episode 022 - Refrigerant Retrofit Conversation
Jul 27, 2022
Episode 021 - How to Fine-Tune a CO2 Transcritical Booster System with Kevin Compass
Jul 25, 2022
Episode 020 - Refrigeration Piping...Who Knew
Jul 20, 2022
Episode 019 - Designing and Engineering CO2 Refrigeration Systems with Beniot Rodier
Jul 18, 2022
Episode 018 - Personal Development in Refrigeration
Jul 13, 2022
Episode 017 - Troubleshooting the Gas Cooler of a Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration System with Lars Hørup Jensen
Jul 11, 2022
Episode 016 - TXV/TEV - A discussion about Thermostatic Expansion Valves
Jul 06, 2022
Episode 015 - Benefits of Using CO2 (R744) Refrigerant in Heat Pumps & Chillers with Wynand Groenwald
Jul 04, 2022
Episode 014 - What About Condensers in Refrigeration Applications?
Jun 29, 2022
Episode 013 - Servicing Transcritical CO2 Systems with Mike Harding
Jun 27, 2022
World Refrigeration Day 2022
Jun 27, 2022
Episode 012 - You Need To Know About Refrigeration Compressor Electrical Issues
Jun 22, 2022
Episode 011 - Bitzer CO2 Compressors with Phil Boudreau
Jun 20, 2022
Episode 010 - What Happens When You Lose Refrigerant Oil In A System
Jun 15, 2022
Episode 009 - Servicing and Troubleshooting CO2 Booster System with Brett Wetzel
Jun 13, 2022
Episode 008 - Flooded Start Breakdown in Refrigeration Systems
Jun 08, 2022
Episode 007 - High Ambient Strategies for CO2 Refrigeration with Andre Patenaude
Jun 06, 2022
Episode 006 - What Causes Floodback or Low Superheat in a Refrigeration System
Jun 01, 2022
Episode 005 - CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals with James Bailey
May 30, 2022
Episode 004 - That Refrigeration Compressor Is Burning Hot... Is That Okay?
May 25, 2022
Episode 003 - Introduction to CO2 Refrigeration
May 23, 2022
Episode 002 - Contamination Is Bad For Refrigeration Systems
May 18, 2022
Episode 001 - Welcome to the Refrigeration Mentor Podcast
May 16, 2022