Service Areas
Headquartered in the small town of Blairstown, Rabe Hardware has been serving customers across Eastern Iowa since 1979. Our team has never been limited by our location, and our technicians regularly travel throughout Eastern Iowa to bring comprehensive solar, geothermal, heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical and fireplace services to the communities we serve.
Whether you need residential work in the city or agricultural solar installations on a rural farm, you get the same licensed crews. Call (319) 308-5853 or contact us online to get started 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.
Two Local Hubs Built for You
Two Locations. One Local Team.
Our Blairstown location is the headquarters of Rabe Hardware and the central hub for our operations. It’s where our service crews start and end their days, our team coordinates jobs throughout Eastern Iowa, and much of the day-to-day work that keeps our company running happens. It’s also home to our fully stocked hardware store, giving customers a convenient place to find the tools, materials, and supplies they need for projects big and small.
Our Vinton location is home exclusively to our Fireplace Showroom, where you can explore more than 25 fully operable gas, wood-burning, and electric fireplace and stove displays. Take your time browsing the options, see the flames in action, and experience the warmth firsthand. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to answer your questions, talk through your options, and help you find the perfect fireplace or stove for your home.
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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
Eastern Iowa Communities We Cover
Our regular service area includes the following communities, as well as the surrounding areas and communities in between.
Our regular territory includes:
- Cedar Rapids. Our crews work throughout Linn County, bringing advanced solar arrays, electrical repairs, plumbing work, and HVAC solutions from the downtown core to the outlying subdivisions.
- Iowa City. We serve Iowa City and the surrounding Johnson County and Corridor communities with reliable plumbing, electrical, solar, and HVAC services, from everyday repairs and system upgrades to energy-efficient installations.
- Waterloo. Our technicians proudly serve Waterloo with professional plumbing, electrical, solar, and HVAC services, helping homeowners and businesses maintain comfortable, efficient, and reliable systems.
- Cedar Falls. We extend our services throughout Cedar Falls, providing dependable plumbing, electrical, solar, and HVAC solutions to meet your property's needs, from essential repairs to modern system installations.
- Vinton. This community is home to our dedicated fireplace showroom, featuring a wide selection of gas, wood-burning, and electric fireplaces and stoves.
- Blairstown. Our original store remains the absolute heart of everything we do, acting as the central hub for our expansive Eastern Iowa service territory.
Distance is rarely a reason we turn down a project. If your town is not on this list, call (319) 308-5853 or contact us online to verify your address falls inside our service area.