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Episode 374. Growing the Refrigeration Industry Globally with World Refrigeration Day Founder, Steve Gill

Release Date: 02/16/2026

Episode 410. Oil Tips for Copeland Compressors

The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at In this episode, I’ll share a couple quick and practical oil tips for technicians working on racks with Copeland compressors - often times preventing unnecessarily draining and replacing good oil. These cover properly identifying oil issues, important checks, tips for removing oil from the compressor without wasting it. These tips will help techs save time, reduce mess and avoid charging customers for unnecessary oil. In this episode, we discuss: (00:49) Checking the Oil Pump Screen (01:20) Three Ways to...

Episode 409. How New Technology & Training Are Transforming the Trades (World Refrigeration Day Panel)

The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at In this special episode, we’re marking World Refrigeration Day (June 26) with a panel discussion on how technology and continuous training are transforming the skilled trades, particularly in attracting and retaining new technicians. This panel features Amrit Robbins, CEO of Axiom Cloud, Kyle Eastwood, Refrigeration Specialist at Axiom Cloud, and Joe Stough, VP of Strategy and Technology at ARI. We cover how the industry can better support technicians by combining training, mentorship and technology, as...

Episode 408. Retaining and Mentoring New Technicians (World Refrigeration Day Panel)

The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at In this special episode, we’re marking World Refrigeration Day (June 26) with a panel discussion on retaining skilled refrigeration tradespeople and the importance of mentoring the next generation. Panelists Aidan Lucey, Erik Holland, Andrew Freeburg, Patrick Gregory, and Noah Walker discuss what kept them in the trade early on, as well as what great mentorship looks like, the challenges apprentices face today, and rapidly increasing technology and information quality across the refrigeration industry. In...

Episode 407. Can You Solve This Service Call? Test Your Knowledge

The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at In this episode, we’re introducing a new segment called “Can You Solve This Service Call?” using real life examples to test your knowledge as a technician walking into a call. In this example, we’ve got a compressor running continuously, some key readings, however it’s determined the compressor itself isn’t the issue. We’ll run through critical checks and processes for this common situation, all in an effort to outline things to look for and help techs identify root cause issues faster and more...

Episode 406. Tech Journey: Tim Homan - From Vegas Racks to CO2 Cascades

The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at In this conversation, we sit down with longtime refrigeration technician Tim Homan to discuss his path from casino in-house work in Las Vegas to “hardcore” supermarket rack and CO2 service. We love sharing the journeys of fellow techs to motivate and inspire those across the industry. Here, Tim talks about honing strong electrical/refrigeration fundamentals, reading manuals and investing heavily in training and tools as crucial to his diverse industry successes. We also dig into some Tim’s real life service...

Episode 405. 5 Things To Check Before Needlessly Replacing a Compressor

The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at In this episode, I’m outlining five things refrigeration techs need to check before replacing a compressor to avoid an unnecessessary change out. Between 30-40% of swapped compressors are found to have no real issue, and these checks will help technicians uncover root-cause issues and potentially avoid costly and time-consuming work that might not be needed. This episode details the five checks: oil level and oil management, compressor superheat, electrical health, operating conditions, and controller/sensor...

Episode 404: Cool Intelligence: Utilizing AI in Refrigeration (Celebrating World Refrigeration Day)

The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at In this episode, we’re joined by longtime refrigeration technician and Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador Andrew Freeburg to discuss World Refrigeration Day (June 26) and this year’s theme, “Cool Intelligence.” We explore how the industry’s real intelligence comes from the experience, judgment, and problem-solving of technicians, engineers, designers, and operators who protect the cold chain, food safety, energy efficiency and daily life. Conversely, also dive into how artificial intelligence...

Episode 403. CO2 Liquid Line Piping

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Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at In this episode, we’re discussing CO2 piping - particulatily liquid line. takeoff arrangements. We cover takeoff arrangements, loop systems, also some important technical information manufacturers recommend which give you a reliable blueprint of look for when you’re on your service calls. We also talk about manufacturer specs, asking “why” behind designs and best practices when dealing with CO2 piping. In this conversation, we cover: (02:42) Loop and Circuit Designs (03:59) Side vs Bottom Takeoff...

Episode 402. Why Skills Competitions Matter for Refrigeration Technicians

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Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at In this episode, we’re diving into provincial/state, national, and WorldSkills events for tradespeople - high-pressure, real-world competitions that build many technical and troubleshooting skills. These programs strengthen our refrigeration trade amid rapid change (CO2, A2L, advanced controls, energy efficiency etc.) and ongoing technician shortages, while developing future leaders and improving company performance. Not only are these competitions fun and challenging, the long-term career benefits and learning...

Episode 401. Troubleshoot Systems and Compressors Quicker (Get My Free Guide)

The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at In this conversation, I explain how techs can troubleshoot compressors and refrigeration systems faster and more confidently. I’ll walk you through the content of my free 17-page System and Compressor Guide built around 23 key pressure/temperature checkpoints and six common mechanical compressor failure modes. This guide outlines practical steps for compressor replacement and verification, lubrication, oil breakdown and more. Knowing these will result in faster root-cause identification, fewer manager support...

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In this episode, we’re joined by UK-based Refrigeration Consultant Steve Gill to talk about the refrigeration industry’s impact around the world - enabling travel, preserving food, vaccines, medicines, supporting data centers and more. Steve started World Refrigeration Day (June 26) in 2019 and makes a special announcement about the 2026 theme on this episode - listen to find out! We also discuss practical outreach ideas to help promote and grow the refrigeration industry around the world. This episode was recorded live at the 2026 AHR Expo.

In this episode, we discuss:

(1:31) Steve’s Refrigeration Journey: From Tools to Global Consulting

(3:05) Promoting Refrigeration to Students

(5:51) Origin of World Refrigeration Day

(14:09) Outreach Ideas for the Refrigeration Industry

(16:49) Announcing the 2026 World Refrigeration Day Theme

(17:42) What “Cool Intelligence” Really Means in Refrigeration

(21:26) Support & Sponsorshipfor World Refrigeration Day

(23:19) AI in Refrigeration

(26:17) Training & Mentorshipin Refrigeration

Helpful Links & Resources:

https://worldrefrigerationday.org/