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 platforms. To mark the anniversary, we're 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. Number 4 in our countdown is Episode 188. Compressor Secrets I Wish I Knew When I Started My Refrigeration Career.

In this episode, we discuss:

-Compressor Troubleshooting

-Performance charts

-Compressor operation and maintenance

-Proper tools

-Scroll compressor mechanics

-Compression ratios

-Investigating compressor failures

-High and low evaporator pressures

-Handling high condensing temperatures

-Mass flow

-Super heat checks

Helpful Links & Resources:

Episode 307. 3rd Anniversary Listener Favourite Countdown #5 (Episode 113. 5 Tips on Developing a Growth Mindset)

(Original Release) Episode 188. Compressor Secrets (I Wish I Knew When I Started My Refrigeration Career)

Episode 133: Your Compressor Success Guide

Episode 115: Understanding Compressors: What You Need To Know

Episode 143: Advanced Compressor Service and Refrigeration Troubleshooting

Video: Dorin Two Stage Transcritical CO2 Compressor with Giacomo Pisano from Dorin Compressors

Bitzer: https://www.bitzer.de/ca/en/

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. Also, thanks for all your reviews and comments, which help people discover the podcast on all our platforms. To mark the milestone, we're 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. We’re starting off this countdown with Episode 113. “5 Tips on Developing a Growth Mindset” which was recorded during a live session at the NASRC CO2 event in California.

In this episode we discuss:

-Setting goals

-Developing habits

-Making a plan

-Taking action

-Believing in yourself

Helpful links & Resources:

(Original episode) Episode 113. 5 Tips on Developing a Growth Mindset

Episode 214. How to Develop the Right Mindset for Success

North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC)

Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

Book: Limitless by Jim Kwik

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 and the value of building relationships with customers. We also dive into avoiding common pitfalls technicians often face and tips for technicians to build confidence and tackle supermarket service calls faster and more effectively.

In this episode, we discuss:

-Tips for building confidence on service calls

-Importance of communication in service calls

-Effective pre-call preparation

-Common mistakes on service calls

-Building relationships with customers

-New customers and stores

-Fixing the customer's problem

-Professionalism on calls

-Building trust with customers

-Handling service calls efficiently

Helpful Links & Resources:

Supermarket Service Call Workshop - June 30th, 2025 (sign up here)

Episode 300. The Power of Training and Development in Refrigeration with Andrew Freeburg

Episode 250. Service Call Stories and Troubleshooting Tips with Andrew Freeburg

Episode 201. Removing the Fear of CO2 Refrigeration with Andrew Freeburg

Andrew Freeburg on LinkedIn