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Making your House Feel Like Home since 1982

Eco Home Solutions, Inc. (formerly Eco Heating & Air Solutions) is a locally owned heating and cooling company that provides sales, service, and installation for HVAC, plumbing, and generators throughout Knox County and surrounding areas.

Although the name Eco Home Solutions is new, Mr. Richard Gilmer has been in the HVAC and home services since 1982. As the HVAC contractors industry has evolved, we chose to rename our business to Eco Home Solutions to better reflect our commitment to home services in the East Tennessee area. We serve Lenoir City, Knoxville, Dunlap, Jamestown, Loudon, Oak Ridge, Tellico Village, Farragut, TN and surrounding areas. Our sister location, Crossville Heating & Cooling, provides these same great services for Crossville, TN.

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25,000+ homes served across East TN • Serving East TN since 1982 • Licensed (HVAC #81014 | Plumbing #4812) & Insured • Financing Available

Why Choose Eco?

Environmental HVAC and Plumbing Solutions in Lenoir City & Farragut, TN

The “Eco Home Solutions” name represents our core values of implementing environmentally-friendly products and practices to better contribute to the health and home comfort of our customers. We are EPA-certified and ensure that all refrigerant is recycled, and all equipment is disposed of as per environmentally-safe standards. Our service techs and installers are trained to conduct business with minimal disruption to your daily lifestyle so that the only impact we make is a positive one.

Trust starts at your front door. Every Eco Home Solutions technician is background checked and drug screened before they ever step onto your property, so you can feel confident about who you’re letting into your home. We’re also a Home Depot Authorized Service Provider and a Walmart-approved installation partner, which means the same big names you already trust stand behind the local team showing up in your driveway.

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Serving Lenoir City, Farragut, & Surrounding Areas. Schedule Today!

  • Skilled NATE-Certified Technicians
  • Background-Checked & Drug-Screened Technicians
  • Home Depot & Walmart Authorized Installation Partner
  • Whole Home Solutions
  • FREE Quotes and Upfront Pricing
  • Unmatched Customer Service
  • Easy Online Financing Options
  • 24/7 Service
  • HVAC #81014 | Plumbing #4812

40+

Years of Trusted Service

50+

Service Vehicles in Fleet

365

Days a Year Service

20+

Licensed & Skilled Technicians

Our Mission

At Eco Home Solutions, our mission is to bring trust and expertise to heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical solutions. We are redefining the trades by eliminating deceptive practices and empowering homeowners with a better choice where they feel confident, informed, and genuinely cared for from the first phone call to the final handshake.

By serving our customers with excellence, we aim to create meaningful careers for our team, strive to provide for our families, and seek to honor God in all we do.

Eco Leadership Team

Meet Our Leadership Team

Rick Gilmer - Eco Home Solutions Visionary

A graduate of Cumberland County High School’s Class of 1997, Richard Gilmer began his career in the HVAC and refrigeration industry at the age of 11, working alongside his father and learning the trade firsthand. This early experience instilled a strong work ethic and passion for serving customers, he went on to earn an Associate Degree in Business from Roan Syaye..

In 2006, Richard took over Gilmer Refrigeration with just two employees and a vision for growth. The following year, he rebranded the company as Crossville Heating & Cooling, laying the foundation for what would become one of the region’s leading home service organizations.

As Visionary, Richard focuses on the company’s long-term direction, growth opportunities, and commitment to delivering exceptional service. His entrepreneurial leadership and dedication to innovation continue to drive the organization’s expansion and success throughout Tennessee.

Cody Gilmer - Integrator & CFO

Raised in Crossville, Tennessee, Cody Gilmer’s career in the trades began at an early age. At just 14 years old, he started working in the family business as a helper, supporting installation crews and learning the business from the ground up. Over the following years, he advanced through nearly every operational role within the company, developing a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for serving customers.

By the age of 18, Cody had become a Lead Installer and later expanded his expertise into service, sales, and business operations while pursuing his college education. In 2021, he graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, combining hands-on industry experience with a strong foundation in financial and organizational management.

As the company expanded into the Knoxville market, Cody played a key role in shaping its growth and strategic direction. In June 2021, he transitioned to the role of Chief Financial Officer, where he helped strengthen the organization’s financial performance, operational processes, and long-term planning. His commitment to professional development led him to earn multiple industry credentials, including EPA Certification, NATE Certification, Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE), Limited Licensed Plumber (LLP), and Mechanical Contractor Licensing (CMC-C).

In October 2023, Cody assumed the role of Integrator, where he is responsible for translating vision into execution across the organization (Execution and Alignment). He works closely with leadership and department teams to align strategy, improve operational performance, drive accountability, and support sustainable growth. Cody remains passionate about building a world-class home services company that creates opportunities for employees while delivering exceptional service to customers throughout East Tennessee.

Justin Treadway - CSO

Justin Treadway was born in Crossville, Tennessee, and spent much of his childhood in a small town in southern Ohio before returning to Tennessee in 2007. He graduated from Cumberland County High School and later earned an Associate Degree from a local community college.

Driven by a passion for helping people and building strong relationships, Justin began his professional career in sales before joining Crossville Heating & Cooling, Inc in 2016 as a Comfort Advisor. Through dedication, leadership, and a commitment to customer service, he played a key role in the company’s growth into one of the region’s leading residential HVAC providers. During his tenure, he helped support the expansion of operations in Crossville, Jamestown, and Dunlap, as well as the launch and growth of Eco Home Solutions, Inc.

Today, as Chief Operating Officer, Justin oversees the company’s sales, service, installation, and administrative teams. His leadership is focused on developing people, enhancing the customer experience, and driving continued growth while maintaining the values and culture that have made the company successful. Justin is passionate about the future of the organization and the opportunity to serve even more homeowners across Tennessee.

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