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 […]
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 […]
Is Your Furnace Ready for Winter?
It’s always better to stop problems before they start, and when it comes to your homes heating system, you don’t want to be left in the cold. An annual furnace inspection and tune-up, performed by a licensed and qualified HVAC technician, will ensure your system is clean, safe and performing at maximum efficiency. Taking the […]
Your Solution for Energy Savings
As the demand for energy continues to grow each year, it should be no surprise that the importance of energy consumption and efficiency has become more critical. With the cost of electricity expected to rise in the future due to federal regulations in support of climate change; energy efficiency is quickly becoming the cheapest and […]
5 Tips to Go Green and Save Green this Earth Day
Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22nd for the last 45 years to provide awareness on climate change, sustainability and energy efficiency. It’s about a movement to consciously take action on a daily basis to reduce our negative effects on our environment. Consider the impact you could have on our planet by integrating “green living” into your daily life, […]
Vinton Showroom Grand Reopening – Press Release
RABE HARDWARE’S VINTON GRAND REOPENING NOVEMBER 20TH Eastern Iowa’s one stop showroom for all your heating and fireplace needs. [Vinton, IA] Rabe Hardware’s Home Comfort Headquarters located in Vinton, Iowa, invites the community to their official grand reopening celebration on November 20th from 4pm to 7pm at 112 W. 4th Street in downtown Vinton, Iowa. The […]
Oldest Furnace Contest 2015 – Press Release
RABE HARDWARE TO GIVE AWAY A NEW, ENERGY-EFFICIENT FURNACE IN OLDEST FURNACE CONTEST Contest gives residents in Eastern Iowa a chance to win a new energy-efficient Lennox furnace [Vinton, IA] Rabe Hardware, Eastern Iowa’s most trusted residential and commercial mechanical contractor, announces a new contest searching for the area’s oldest working home furnace. The Oldest […]
3 Easy Ways to Evaluate Home Efficiency
Evaluating your homes efficiency has never been easier. With the help of online tools, mobile apps and Certified Energy Auditors (CEA); homeowners can track their energy usage, evaluate areas of their home that may need improvement and save money on monthly utility bills. While we couldn’t be more excited about the growing number of resources […]
