Contractors from Florida, Arizona, Tennessee and Alabama were among those named to the 2009 Rheem Team Top 10 Top Contractors.

Contractors from Florida, Arizona, Tennessee and Alabama were among those named to the 2009 Rheem Team Top 10 Top Contractors.

Rheem officials say the companies represent the best in sales, service and performance.

"The companies on the 2009 Rheem Team Top 10 Top Contractors list have demonstrated an outstanding dedication to providing dependable, professional services to their clients," said Gary Wehunt, Rheem’s manager of contractor retention and development. "Each of them is recognized for their industry expertise, fantastic customer service and commitment to providing quality comfort systems."

Rheem’s No. 1 contractor for 2009 was Air Around the Clock, based in Coral Springs, Fla. The company was also named No. 1 by Rheem in 2008.

"We're incredibly honored to be the No. 1 Rheem Team Top Contractor once again," said Lenny Pereira of Air Around the Clock.  "I'd like to thank my team for their dedication to the HVAC profession, our distributor partner Gemaire for their support, and Rheem for the product and training opportunities."

The rest of the contractors on the list were:

Alaskan Home Services, Tempe, Ariz.

All Year Cooling, Plantation, Fla.

Aztil Air Conditioning & Heating, West Palm Beach, Fla.

Chancey & Reynolds Inc., Knoxville, Tenn.

Estes Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., Theodore, Ala.

Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning, Rochester, N.Y.

Thiele Heating & Air Conditioning, Indianapolis

U.S. Air Conditioning & Heating, New Port Richey, Fla.

Vickrey Heat & Air Inc., Claremore, Okla.