Electrical Services in Cedar Rapids
Electrical problems may not always announce themselves when they begin to develop, but they often give quiet hints that something is wrong long before a breakdown occurs. These warnings can come in many forms, like breakers that stubbornly trip whenever you run multiple appliances simultaneously or lights that dim the moment the air conditioner kicks on. None of these are signs of full-blown emergencies just yet, but, without professional attention, that is precisely what they could become.
When it is time to address those warnings, call Rabe Hardware. Our team is fully licensed and insured for comprehensive electrical work throughout Iowa. We pride ourselves on delivering a hassle-free experience from start to finish. Our electricians answer emergency calls 24/7, because a sparking outlet is not a Monday morning problem. Estimates are free, so finding out what you are dealing with costs you nothing.
Minor electrical faults don't always stay small for long. Call (319) 308-5853 or contact us online to book electrical services in Cedar Rapids today.
Why Choose Rabe Hardware?
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Expert Personnel
The knowledgeable and experienced staff of Rabe Hardware are experts in solar, geothermal, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fireplaces & stoves. We are your one-stop-shop!
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Same-day Service
We are proud to provide our customers with same-day service! Whether you want to order a furnace filter or need an emergency repair, you can depend on Rabe Hardware to take care of you.
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Full Flexibility
The experienced technicians and installers of Rabe Hardware are trained to service all major brands for both residential and commercial products and systems.
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By the Book Installations
All equipment and materials used by Rabe Hardware are installed per the manufacturers’ specifications. We stay by-the-book and never take shortcuts.
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Full Credentials
Our technicians and installers are fully licensed, insured, and professionally trained. With extensive industry experience, we at Rabe Hardware will get the tough jobs done and done right.
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Financing Assurance
Rabe Hardware offers flexible, low-interest financing options through EnerBank USA and GeoSmart to meet both your needs and your budget.
Common Electrical Issues in Cedar Rapids
We get service calls from all over our service area, from the century-old cores of Cedar Rapids and the newer subdivisions in Marion, Hiawatha, and Robins, to the acreages around Palo and Ely.
Some of the more common electrical issues we see include:
- Panel and service upgrades. We replace undersized electrical panels and update grounding systems in pre-1960 homes to safely support modern energy demands.
- Troubleshooting. Our electricians trace the root cause of nuisance breaker trips, dead circuits, and storm-damaged wiring.
- Lighting. We expertly wire interior fixtures, landscape lighting, and long rural driveway poles.
- Outbuilding and farm wiring. Our crews trench underground electrical feeds to safely power barns, workshops, and machine sheds across surrounding townships.
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A Guarantee You Can Count On
Providing a high level of customer service is at the core of everything we do here at Rabe Hardware and it starts with our 3 Point Promise, a company wide commitment to three core values – Honesty, Integrity and Reliability. Each one of these values define us as individuals and have become a company model that has built our reputation. If honesty, integrity and reliability are what you’re looking for – look no further.
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See Why Customers Choose Rabe
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"Greatest for Service, Quality, Pricing & Care"Keaton Deneve was AMAZING with the electrical work, insightful knowledge AND resolve. Super kind and personable.- Vonna H.
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"10 star Customer Service"Given their reputation, the guarantee on panels -efficiency - workmanship - timeline, and their very competitive quote they quickly became our vender.- KJ M.
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"Professional & Easy to Work With"All the instructions we straight forward and professionally delivered. I feel like we found a contractor that takes care of us the way we would a family member. 5 stars all the way.- Tom S.
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"You Won’t Be Disappointed"I wouldn’t recommend anyone else, Rabe’s is the best they have been our service company since 2019.- Susan T.
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"We Have Already Recommended"The process went very smooth, and quite frankly, exactly as he said it would. Our panels were up and running without a single hitch.- Kaye M.
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"Very Nice, Great Service & Very Patient"Today Jeff came back to service our Geo. Again fantastic! Jeff does a great job and because of him we will always use and recommend Rabe Hardware.- Ross V.
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"Pleasure Working with Rabe"They helped with the complete process from designing a system just right for my property to explaining all of the paperwork requirements and getting them filled out when needed.- Wayne F.
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"Great Company, Great Price, Great Customer Service"Couldn't have asked for a more qualified, experienced and friendly company to remove and reinstall solar panels for roof repair.- Lori
New Circuits, Additions & Remodels
Dedicated circuits are the fix for most nuisance tripping. Kitchens, laundry rooms, workshops, and window units all want a run of their own rather than a share of a bedroom circuit somebody stretched to reach them.
Additions and finished basements deserve the same upfront thinking: where the subpanel will land, how the conduit will route, and what the finished space will draw. Because our plumbers and heating crews work out of the same building, they can coordinate a remodel that touches on wiring, gas, and venting, instead of leaving you to organize a singular task among three companies.
Cedar Rapids Commercial & Agricultural Electrical Services
With dozens of people across the trades, we can put a real crew on a commercial job rather than stretching one electrician across the calendar. We serve businesses throughout Linn County alongside the houses, and we work around whatever other trades are already on site. Commercial work here regularly includes tenant build-outs, LED lighting retrofits, three-phase connections for new equipment, rooftop unit hookups, exit and emergency lighting, and parking lot poles.
Farm properties bring their own set of problems: long underground runs out to outbuildings, equipment that cannot simply stop during a fault, and panels installed in conditions that are hard on hardware.
To these clients, we offer services such as:
- Grain bin and dryer motor circuits
- Ventilation fans in confinement barns
- Irrigation pump wiring
- Machine shed and shop panels
- Yard lighting on poles
Standby Generator Installation & Service
When utility power fails, a standby generator detects the loss within seconds and starts automatically, then powers the circuits you selected when it was installed. Nobody has to be home to start it.
Before installation, our electricians carefully calculate the specific electrical loads you want to maintain. Sizing a unit to support essential systems, such as a furnace, refrigerator, and sump pump, is significantly more cost-effective than attempting to power an entire home.
In addition to installation, we provide comprehensive ongoing service and maintenance to keep your generator perfectly tuned and ready for any emergency.
Solar Services in Cedar Rapids
Solar panels reduce your monthly utility bills by generating power right on your property. Our electricians have designed and installed these systems for homes, businesses, and farms for more than two decades.
We start by evaluating your roof or land to determine how much power a system would produce, then size an array based on your last 12 months of energy usage. Our crew handles the installation from there, setting the mounting hardware, installing the panels and inverter, and wiring the system to your service panel. When that panel cannot safely carry the added load, we upgrade it as part of the job.
Our work does not stop at new installations. We also troubleshoot, service, and repair existing solar arrays to keep your system safely producing the power you expect.
Call (319) 308-5853 or contact us online to schedule electrical services in Cedar Rapids.