FORT SMITH, Ark. - Rheem Manufacturing Co., Air Conditioning Division, announced its top 10 producing 2004 Rheem Team Top Contractors from across the country. The contractors were recognized for their total Rheem equipment purchases during 2004.

This year's top 10 list includes a repeat No. 1 finisher and five other repeat contractors from last year. New to this year's list include Hanna Heating & Air Conditioning, Wichita, Kan., SEER Air Conditioning, Miami, Haught Heating & A/C, Waco, Texas; and Kennedy Fuel Co., White City, Ore. Also named to the list were: Weather Control A/C Inc., Fort Myers, Fla.; Florida Home Air Conditioning & Appliance, Jacksonville, Fla.; Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida Inc. Navarre, Fla.; Houk Air Conditioning Inc., Arlington, Texas; Gustafson Heating & Air Conditioning, Englewood, Colo.; and Estes Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., Theodore, Ala.

"It is a tremendous honor to finish in the top 10, among other Rheem Team Top Contractors who are the best of the best," said Bill Servick, president of Weather Control. "I am extremely grateful for the high-quality products and strong business support I receive from Rheem and my distributor, Gemaire Distributors. This valuable business partnership has enabled us to achieve a higher level of success and recognition."