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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:

-Challenges in the refrigeration industry

-Importance of mentorship in the trades

-Training and knowledge sharing

-Global perspectives on refrigeration

-Hands-on troubleshooting tips

-Refrigeration safety and efficiency

-Career opportunities in refrigeration

-Understanding oils in compressors

-Refrigeration oil analysis

-Moisture control

-Analyzing oil samples

-Refrigeration preventive maintenance strategies

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This episode is another in our "Morning Coffee" series inside our Refrigeration Mentor Community featuring longtime refrigeration professionals Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland. Here, we reflect on achievements from 2025 and set goals for 2026, highlighting the importance of planning and proactive goal setting. We also cover some technical topics like case wiring, defrost heaters, and electrical diagrams. Interested in joining the next Morning Coffee live? Join our FREE Refrigeration Mentor Community today.

In this episode, we cover:

-Reflecting on 2025 achievements

-Setting goals for 2026

-High pressure valve issues

-Fine-tuning system performance

-Fan speeds

-Troubleshooting electrical issues in refrigeration systems

-Wiring diagrams

-Diagnosing electrical problems

-Global electrical standards

Helpful Links & Resources:

Episode 210. Mastering Goal Setting to Skyrocket Your Professional Growth

Episode 358. Trend Graphs and CO2 System Troubleshooting with Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland

Episode 350. Supermarket Refrigeration Tips and Tricks with Robert Ochs

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In this special episode, we feature an original song we created using AI titled "Built in the Field"' illustrating the experiences and challenges faced by refrigeration field technicians, while celebrating our hard work and dedication. Listen, add to your playlist and let us know your thoughts!

Links & Resources:

Lyric Video on Facebook

Cory Cruz "The Refrigeratin Man"