Have you made your list of home projects you plan to conquer this year? Your trusted professionals at Joe Wilde Company in Southeastern Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois are here to remind you of one important home maintenance item to include on your list this season. It’s time to schedule your annual maintenance service for your garage door and opener with Joe Wilde Company! Winter puts a lot of strain on the garage door because cold weather causes metal parts to shrink and break. If the tracks warp, the door will struggle to operate. Cold air can seep into the home through gaps in the garage ..read more

If you’re looking for the best professionally installed garage door openers on the market, you’re in the right place with Joe Wilde Company. We are proud to offer the Liftmaster brand of garage door openers, known to be one of the best brands in the industry. And you can purchase Liftmaster garage door openers at our locations in New Berlin, WI and Rockford, IL. If you desire a top-of-the-line garage door opener, the Elite model is the one to consider.  While the concept and basic operation of garage door openers may not have changed much over the years, the efficiency and technology have ..read more

At Joe Wilde Company, our tagline is Rising to Every Occasion. Now, more than ever before, we stand by this. During this uncertain time, we remain committed to our promise to our customers. Our goal has always been to strive for 100% customer satisfaction. We value every customer that chooses Joe Wilde Company for their garage door installation, service, and repair needs. As always, we continue to improve our services, expand our knowledge, and accommodate your needs. We will adapt to the current global situation to show you why Joe Wilde Company is more than a product and service business. If ..read more

Every garage door uses steel springs to open and close it. These springs experience tremendous force each time the door opens or closes. Most homeowners use the garage door more than the front door as an entrance and exit to the home. As a result, the garage door is subject to regular wear and tear and occasionally will have functional issues.  Door springs have an expected life of about 10,000 cycles. A cycle is one opening and one closing of the garage door. For the springs, over time the steel gradually fatigues with each flex, and eventually cracks and breaks. When it breaks it will r ..read more

Power outages always seem to happen at the most inconvenient time. You have plans and appointments, and the schedule does not include time to deal with the challenge of a power outage at home. The car is in the garage and your electric garage door opener is not working while the power is out. But there’s no need to worry! Your car is not trapped in the garage, and you can still get out and on your way. Here’s how to open and close your garage door manually when the electric power is out. Disconnecting the Garage Door Opener All garage door openers have a bypass that disconnects the garage door ..read more

We love our garages in the winter. They protect our cars from the harsh cold and give us a comfortable place to get in and out of our vehicles. But that convenience can quickly turn to frustration when the garage door fails to open. If you want to troubleshoot the problem yourself, here are some of the top reasons for a broken garage door with some tips for fixing it. In some cases, it’s best to call a professional garage door service company like Joe Wilde Company. Metal Contracts in Cold Weather A common reason a garage door won’t open in cold weather is that metal contracts ..read more

Summer is upon us, and that means the weather is nice for getting out. The garage door is likely the most used door to your home. So, all of that coming and going from the house means that the garage door and opener are enduring higher use. Like other appliances and mechanical systems in the home, the garage door and opener should be routinely checked for proper operation and safety. June is National Safety Month, and the purpose behind it is to emphasize improving safety at home.  National Safety Month is a great time to make sure your garage door works as smoothly and safely as possible ..read more

When it comes to meeting new people, you get one chance to make a first impression. Your home falls under the same expectations, whether that’s new friends making a first-time visit to your home or a prospective buyer when selling the house. The appearance of the garage door impacts how your house looks from the curb or in photos on a real estate website. That first impression leads potential buyers to decide on your home before they ever enter the front door. If they don’t like what they see on the outside, they will be unlikely to go inside and view the home. A new garage door does wonders f ..read more

As the year winds down to a close, now is an excellent time to look at your annual home maintenance checklist to see which items still need attention. One task that should be on that list each year is garage door maintenance. The Wisconsin winter can cause numerous garage door problems because metal parts that operate the door shrink and break. The tracks warp, causing the door to struggle to open and close. Gaps in the seals allow cold air into the home, increasing your heating energy costs. But regular maintenance prevents untimely and costly repairs, and you might be wondering how to tune u ..read more

The International Door Association, along with the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association, designated June as National Garage Door Safety Month. It is estimated that between 20,000 and 30,000 injuries result from garage door accidents every year. Because of the sheer size and weight of overhead garage doors, it is listed as one of the most dangerous parts of a home. Keep reading to learn about the most common garage door injuries and what you can do to prevent them! Common Garage Door Injuries Injury: Fingers Getting Pinched There are quite a few different ways to pinch your finge ..read more