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RABE HARDWARE INC

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Filtration and Softening,

About us

Rabe Hardware is a family owned and locally operated company that has been serving residential and commercial customers in East Central Iowa since 1979. For two generations, Rabe Hardware has strived to provide geothermal, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning services that exceed expectations. Professionally trained technicians and installers, customer service and honest, hard work are the reasons our customers continue to call Rabe Hardware for their home comfort needs. Whether you need to save money on fuel bills, have a plumbing emergency or need to schedule a routine check-up on your HVAC system, the Rabe Hardware family is here to help – day or night. Rabe Hardware is your home comfort headquarters!

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Local, full-service geothermal, HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractor serving residential and commercial customers. We also offer a line of fireplace inserts, stoves and whole home generators.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.013 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
8%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-13 of 13 reviews

Jerome T.
08/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Well done!
Description of Work: Plumbing for irrigation system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Annette R.
07/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
They have done a good job each time we have called them for service. They were able to do complete install if electric water heater where Ben Franklin required us to get electrician to help with install and were going to charge more than what Rabe charged for complete job.
Description of Work: Plumbing and heating

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Melody W.
06/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
From the beginning to the end of the process, the employees I came in contact with were professional and helpful. They were willing to answer questions I had and informative about what to expect next. I actually started by having them come to fix my furnace and while they were here I asked a question about my water heater. The person took the time to check the water heater and found the issue and Rabe’s actually fixed it that day. From there the air conditioning planning started.
Description of Work: Central air conditioning installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

dan G.
04/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kevin B.
03/2016
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed kitchen faucet included removal of old one and installing new one. Took 30 minutes, good job at a good price.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Megan E.
12/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water softeners
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Used snake camera to check sewer drain for cracks or leaks. Very helpful and gave recommendations for how to ensure proper drainage of storm water as well. Never felt rushed and answered all of my questions. Got me on the schedule quickly when lots of heating & plumbing businesses are busy during the early winter months.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Tisha J.
10/2015
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Loren or Kathy S.
02/2015
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had Rabe Hardware install our GEO-Thermal system. They were OUT STANDING! So we then hired them to do all of our plumbing and heating in our new addition and remodel. So respectful and professional crews. Never will hire anyone else to do what they do.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000

Nancy B.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water softeners
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed new furnace and air conditioner

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,900

Linda S.
08/2013
2.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Our experience wasn't so great with them. We live in the small town and they live in the next small town over and he said he will give a call when he is in our area next week and we never heard from him and we called him back and it took two or three days for him to call me back and the guy said, ‘he didn't really like to service water softener'. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone. Their responsiveness was okay but they dropped the ball by not calling back and when we called he said he didn't service water softeners.
Description of Work: I called Rabe Hardware Inc initially to have them look at my water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0


Amy J.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
We built our home four years ago and they did everything. They also visited our home once afterwards. They are helpful and knowledgeable. We have had no problems since with our air conditioning or plumbing. They use good quality products. They were prompt. They came straight away.
Description of Work: I used Rabe Hardware. They did all of our plumbing when we built our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Josh V.
10/2011
5.0
home improvement stores, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 1 more
This is the second time I've used this company when building a new house. These guys are amazing to work with. They are extremely knowledgeable, prompt, easy to work with and do beautiful work. The plumbing lines in the basement are all tired in so cleanly I almost don't want to drywall over them. They are most known for doing geothermal install's (as a matter of fact when the Buchanan County surveyor heard they were doing my plumbing he assumed I was putting in geo, even though I'm not this time) When I got the bid from them they went over everything down to the last fixture which they actually include in all their quotes. Both times I've used them the bill didn't come in one penny over what they quoted.
Description of Work: They did all the plumbing for the new house I built. Including rough in the basement, main floor, and install the heating and cooling system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Daniel A.
11/2008
5.0
home improvement stores
  + -1 more
Rabe Hardware is the PLACE to GO in Benton County! I had a home improvement store out to give us a quote against Rabe. The home improvement store recommended a conventional central air system and steered us away from the heat pumps. Rabe's sales guy, Matt, discouraged us from buying a conventional central unit and stressed how valuable a heat pump would be for the additional $1500 including a higher rebate from our utilities. One point he continued to stress was that the air source heat pump would not only cool our home during the summer, but also heat our home with electric heat down to 20 degrees before we need to switch to LP. Our decision was a no brainer! These guys were great. We scheduled the appointment and arranged for deferred financing through Rabe for 6 months! (allowing us to leave our money in the bank collecting interest during the deferred time) Rabe arrived on schedule with three guys ready for installation. In less that the day they had the unit installed and running. Since we were expecting our first child, after she was born in July this unit (our first AC unit in a 2 story farm house with 2500 sqft) was a LIFE SAVER! It kept our house very cool during the almost 100 degree days and was reasonable on electric costs. When the fall and winter arrived, we've been running this unit every day keeping the house at about 70 consistently. Our electric bill has only went up about $30-40 per month, saving from using COSTLY LP heat until it truly gets cold. Their service after the sale, attitude, and customer care and professionalism is almost second to none. You will never regret doing business with Rabe Hardware!
Description of Work: Rabe Hardware installed our Lennox air source heat pump this summer. They installed a separate electrical circuit with reduced meter, heat pump, and a coil in our existing furnace blower.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

    Contact information

    317 LOCUST ST NW, Blairstown, IA 52209


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Plumbing,
    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Water Filtration and Softening,
    Hardware & Home Improvement Stores,
    Fireplaces,
    Electrical

    FAQ

    RABE HARDWARE INC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    RABE HARDWARE INC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, RABE HARDWARE INC offers free project estimates.
    Yes, RABE HARDWARE INC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, RABE HARDWARE INC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, RABE HARDWARE INC offers emergency services.
    No, RABE HARDWARE INC does not offer warranties.
    RABE HARDWARE INC offers the following services: Local, full-service geothermal, HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractor serving residential and commercial customers. We also offer a line of fireplace inserts, stoves and whole home generators.

    Contact information

    317 LOCUST ST NW, Blairstown, IA 52209


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM