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This episode is another of our "Morning Coffee" sessions inside our Refrigeration Mentor Community with longtime refrigeration professionals Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland, discussing challenges and solutions for the refrigeration workforce. We share experiences and insights into technician shortages, training new technicians, and the evolving landscape of refrigeration. We also get into a technical deep dive on oil analysis, detailing how to read lab reports, assess moisture, contaminants, and acidity in refrigeration systems. Interested in joining the next meetup live? Join our FREE Refrigeration Mentor Community today.
In this episode, we discuss:
(0:38) Challenges in the Refrigeration Industry (1:12) Importance of Mentorship in the Trades (6:15) Global Perspectives on Refrigeration (12:01) Hands-On Refrigeration Troubleshooting Tips (18:30) Safety and Efficiency in Refrigeration (22:41) Career Opportunities in Refrigeration (30:46) Understanding Oils in Compressors (32:35) Moisture Control in Refrigeration (36:52) Analyzing Oil Samples (46:40) Dealing with High Acidity Levels (51:24) Practical Advice for TechniciansHelpful Links & Resources:
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Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here
Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses
This episode is another of our "Morning Coffee" sessions inside our Refrigeration Mentor Community with longtime refrigeration professionals Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland, discussing challenges and solutions for the refrigeration workforce. We share experiences and insights into technician shortages, training new technicians, and the evolving landscape of refrigeration. We also get into a technical deep dive on oil analysis, detailing how to read lab reports, assess moisture, contaminants, and acidity in refrigeration systems. Interested in joining the next meetup live? Join our FREE Refrigeration Mentor Community today.
In this episode, we discuss:
(0:38) Challenges in the Refrigeration Industry (1:12) Importance of Mentorship in the Trades (6:15) Global Perspectives on Refrigeration (12:01) Hands-On Refrigeration Troubleshooting Tips (18:30) Safety and Efficiency in Refrigeration (22:41) Career Opportunities in Refrigeration (30:46) Understanding Oils in Compressors (32:35) Moisture Control in Refrigeration (36:52) Analyzing Oil Samples (46:40) Dealing with High Acidity Levels (51:24) Practical Advice for TechniciansHelpful Links & Resources:
Episode 363. A Look Ahead to 2026 in Refrigeration
Episode 112: Refrigeration Workforce Development and CO2 Training w/NASRC
Episode 085: Generation Z with love2hvac
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