Rabe Hardware

06/04/2026

🚿 Tired of hard water? Give us a call!

We've been getting more and more calls about water quality issues, and hard water is often the cause.

Hard water can leave mineral buildup on plumbing fixtures, cause spots on dishes, make soap harder to rinse off, and shorten the life of your water heater and other appliances. It can also lead to reduced water pressure as minerals build up inside your pipes.

If you've noticed buildup around your fixtures, lower water pressure, or other water quality concerns, it may be time to have your water checked.

💧 Schedule a plumbing inspection and water test today to find out what's in your water and what can be done about it!

📞 (319) 454-6514
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05/27/2026

Not every job is clean, easy, or wide open… but that doesn’t stop our team from getting the job done. 💪

Our service technicians recently worked on Lake Iowa Park's geothermal system, tackling repairs in some pretty tight spaces. While we weren’t the original installers, when there was a problem, our guys were ready to jump in and help get things back up and running.

Big shoutout to our hardworking team for doing what they do best - showing up, solving problems, and getting the job done right!!!👏👏👏

05/19/2026

Our plumbers just doing what they do best!

05/19/2026

Before ➡️ After 🤩

Talk about a simple kitchen upgrade that makes a huge difference! We swapped out the old double-basin sink and standard faucet for a sleek stainless steel single-basin sink paired with a modern high-arc faucet. 👏

It instantly looks cleaner and more updated and the functionality is a total game changer. Washing oversized pots and pans? Easy. Filling stockpots, cleaning baking sheets, soaking dishes, rinsing produce, bathing pets, and handling everyday kitchen messes just got a whole lot simpler.

Safe to say our plumbers absolutely knocked this install out of the park! 🔧🙌✨

05/15/2026

Around here, we know how important it is to keep your home comfortable through every Iowa season. 🌽🏡

If your heating or cooling system is getting up there in age, spring is a great time to upgrade and save with LENNOX REBATES going on right NOW!

These rebates are only available until June 12th - that’s right around the corner!

To learn more, reach out online or give us a call.
🌐 https://rabehardware.com/contact/
📲 (319) 454-6514

Spring is the perfect time to upgrade your comfort and save while you’re at it.
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05/13/2026

This morning, we kicked off the day with a special company breakfast and a pretty meaningful milestone for our team.

We’re proud to share that Rabe Hardware has been recognized by Lennox for 40 years as a Lennox dealer. Four decades of partnership, service, and keeping our customers comfortable - pretty incredible! 🏆🤩

We also managed to get one of those rare Rabe company photos (no small feat getting the whole crew together at once 😄). And if you look behind us, you will see we are fully stocked and ready to go with Lennox equipment, ready to tackle all your HVAC needs, big or small!

05/12/2026

⭐We love hearing things like “excellent service” and “very nice people to work with” - that combo is hard to beat! ⭐🙌

From keeping geothermal systems running smoothly to jumping in on unexpected plumbing issues and getting things fixed fast, it’s all in a day’s work here at Rabe Hardware.

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, geothermal, indoor air quality, solar, fireplaces, whole-home generators… if it’s in your home, chances are we handle it. 🔧⚡🔥

One Call, Does It All! 💪

05/11/2026

☀️ Big solar news for East Central Iowa!

The first Grow Solar East Central Iowa presentation is TOMORROW, and if you’re even a little curious about going solar, now’s the time to jump in (and register so you don’t miss it!).

This program supports homeowners, small businesses, and farmers across Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington counties with a community-led approach to making solar more affordable and accessible.

Here’s what makes it worth checking out:
✔️ Competitive solar pricing through group purchasing power
✔️ Access to trusted local solar installers
✔️ A simple, guided way to explore solar options
✔️ Free site assessment + project proposal
✔️ Lower monthly electric bills

🎉 First presentation: TOMORROW at Big Grove Brewery in Cedar Rapids

It's FREE to REGISTER: 🎟️ growsolar.org/eci

05/06/2026

✨What a day in Blairstown!✨

We had a blast taking part in the Benton Community School District's Elementary Career Day yesterday.

The students showed up curious and ready to try something new. We walked them through the basics of electrical work, and they even got their hands dirty running electrical conduit, cutting wire, and bending pipe.⚡🔧

It’s not every day you get to introduce kids to the skilled trades in such a hands-on way, and their excitement made the whole experience even better. Who knows, maybe a few future electricians were in the room! 👨‍🔧

05/01/2026

✨ Space for Lease in Downtown Blairstown!

Newly constructed 12’x30’ space, perfect for an office, studio, or small business.

Interested? Call Jake at Rabe Hardware 📞 (319) 454-6514