Have you been looking into geothermal heating, but ended up put off by high installation costs? It’s often said that these systems pay for themselves, as in, provide such great savings that the initial cost is annulled in a few short years. That’s not all, however. Thanks to geothermal tax credits, Iowa homeowners can now […]
Avoid Solar Scams
Beware of Solar Scams: Things to know before choosing a solar contractor. In recent years solar has attracted many Iowans looking for a clean energy alternative and long-term money savings; unfortunately, like anything that becomes popular, it also attracts scammers. According to a recent article by Kate Kealey (2022), the Iowa Attorney General recently uncovered solar […]
Top Four Benefits of Installing Solar Panels on Your Home
While many of us may believe that the reason why so much energy is still generated by gas and coal power plants is basic economics: these fuels are less expensive. However, while this notion was formerly correct, it has been disproved by a dramatic drop in solar and wind energy costs over the last decade. […]
3 Things YOU can do to keep your furnace working efficiently
As well as having an annual furnace maintenance check, there is some regular maintenance that you can do yourself to ensure your furnace stays in good working order. Replace air filters This is probably the most important do-it-yourself item that will keep your furnace operating efficiently and ensure the air circulating through your home […]
Don’t Be Surprised by Surging Heat Bills
Prepare yourself for skyrocketing heat bills this winter. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), home heating bills are expected to jump more than 50% compared to last year. Due to recent supply and demand issues, prices for propane, heating oil, natural gas and other fuels are surging worldwide. When you couple this with […]
Home & Garden Magazine Features Rabe Solar
Have you seen the Summer 2020 issue of the Cedar Valley Home & Garden Magazine? If so, then you might have read an article on solar power that featured none other than a Rabe Hardware solar system. The system was installed last Fall for a customer in Waterloo, IA with an objective to get as […]
Solar Systems – A smart business investment!
If you’ve traveled through Iowa recently, you probably noticed an increase in the number of solar installations popping up. According to the Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA), Iowa has more small-scale distributed solar than most Midwest and Plains states. In fact, the number of solar systems installed in Iowa grew 28% from 2017 to […]
Celebrating 40 Years & Counting!
Ever since it was founded by brothers, Leo and Jack Rabe; Rabe Hardware has been a family owned and operated company. Leo’s son, Jake Rabe, grew up in the family business and at an early age began showing interest in home mechanical services. In 1994, after serving as an F-18 Fighter Jet Mechanic in the […]
A 2019 Fastest Growing Company
(BLAIRSTOWN, IOWA – JUNE 14, 2019) Rabe Hardware is proud to announce that it has been named to the Corridor Business Journal’s annual list of Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Creative Corridor. “We are grateful to receive and share this honor with a remarkable group of companies. We attribute our […]
Rabe’s 2018 Christmas Gift List
Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and you know what that means…. crunch time! If you’re like the majority of Americans, there is still much to do before that magical day. According to the National Retail Federation (NFR), 88% of Americans still have shopping to do between December 12th-December 25th. “Even though many consumers […]
