Mike Pastorello

Mike Pastorello is president and CEO of Refrigeration Technologies and has extensive experience working with HVAC/R technicians and service professionals. A Master Automotive Technician by trade, he has spent much of his career focused on mechanical systems, maintenance practices and the role of specialty chemicals in HVAC/R system performance.

Choosing Coil Coatings for Coastal and High-Grease Applications

In the right conditions, a properly applied coil coating is the line between premature system failure and years of reliable performance

Mike Pastorello

May 27, 2026

Whether a coil coating is necessary hinges on the environment: salty air, kitchen grease, or aggressive chemicals can turn unprotected HVAC/R coils into short-lived liabilities.

Guest Column

The Role of Non-Toxic Maintenance Chemicals in Food Service & Refrigeration Environments

Why chemical choice matters in food-adjacent HVACR applications

Mike Pastorello

May 9, 2026

Aggressive cleaners can introduce unnecessary risk when used around food prep areas or storage spaces.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.

Mike Pastorello

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Choosing Coil Coatings for Coastal and High-Grease Applications

The Role of Non-Toxic Maintenance Chemicals in Food Service & Refrigeration Environments

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