Rheem selects impressive group of contractors from across the country for its annual list of Top Contractors

ATLANTA, August 20, 2012—Rheem is has chosen the 10 recipients for its Rheem Team Top Contractors list for 2011. These companies surpassed hundreds of other Rheem contractors in sales, customer support and overall performance with local homeowners.

“These Rheem Team Top Contractors are exceptional business partners, and we’re proud to have the opportunity to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to Rheem,” said Nitish Singh, director of marketing and product management, Rheem Heating & Cooling Division. “Each of these contractors goes above and beyond to support homeowners in their communities with the highest level of service and expertise. We look forward to working more with these great companies in the coming years.”

The 2011 Rheem Team Top Contractors are:

• Air America Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration LLC, of Coral Springs, Fla.
• Air Around The Clock of Coral Springs, Fla.
• Alaskan Home Services of Tempe, Ariz.
• All Year Cooling and Heating of Plantation, Fla.
• Aztil Air Conditioning of West Palm Beach, Fla.
• Chancey & Reynolds Inc. of Knoxville, Tenn.
• Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning of Rochester, N.Y.
• Perry Heating and Cooling of Tucson, Ariz.
• Service America of Pompano Beach, Fla.
• Vickrey Heat & Air, Inc. of Claremore, Okla.

Rheem Team Top Contractors are a North American network of elite heating, ventilating and air conditioning contractors committed to high business standards and outstanding customer service. Rheem Team Top Contractors recommend Rheem products to their customers, but may service all heating and cooling brands. Qualifying Rheem Team Top Contractors can select from a customizable menu of business-building advantages such as, Rheem DesignStar^®, an interactive online program that assists in the specification of customized HVAC systems, and other valuable products, programs and services all designed to keep them competitive in local markets. Other benefits include industry-leading training and educational resources.

About Rheem (www.rheem.com)
Rheem is privately held with headquarters in Atlanta and U.S. operations in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Indiana, Minnesota and North Carolina. In its 87th year of operation, the company manufactures a full-line of eco-friendly, technologically advanced residential and commercial heating and cooling systems; tank, tankless, solar and hybrid heat pump water heaters; whole-home standby generators, controls, swimming pool and spa heaters; indoor air-purification products; and commercial boilers throughout North America and world markets. The company’s premium brands, including Rheem, Raypak, Ruud and Richmond have been recognized with countless industry and consumer awards for reliability, innovative design and high quality.

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