Owning a home in Bakersfield entails taking care of a property that goes through two very distinct extremes: the hot heat of summer and the cold, wet fog of winter. Cleaning once and then never again won’t safeguard your equity. You need a maintenance schedule that changes with the seasons to keep your home’s value and structure strong. If your current to-do list only includes “mowing the lawn and taking out the trash,” your home’s mechanical systems are probably being ignored.

The Dust and Pollen Defense in the Spring

As the valley blooms, a fine layer of pollen and dust covers your home. This isn’t just a matter of looks; it also gets stuck in your window tracks and settles into your outside finishes. Our Spring service focuses on professional window cleaning and soft-washing to get rid of these rough particles before the summer sun “bakes” them into your siding or glass. We also remove a lot of gutters to make sure you’re ready for the late-season Sierra runoff rains, which will keep your foundation safe from flooding in some areas.

Summer: The Most Productive Time

When the temperature in Bakersfield reaches 105 degrees, your home’s mechanical systems are working at their hardest. At this point, we focus on the health and safety sensors in your HVAC system. We make sure that your AC is working properly and that your 18-point check includes a full inspection of the insulation points in your home. This keeps you from “cooling the neighborhood” and makes sure your home stays a secure, comfortable place to be no matter how hot or cold it is outside.

Winter: The Reset for Safety and Moisture

In the winter, Bakersfield gets Tule fog and moist air that can make mold grow and “Green Valley” mildew on your outside walls. During the winter phase, we focus on managing moisture by making sure your gutters are completely clear and that the lint that builds up in your dryer vent in damp weather is physically removed. We give you a written health report on this visit, which will give you a complete picture of your home’s status as you enter the new year.

Long-Term Equity is the reward for using a seasonal checklist. You may stop the steady decline that happens to homes that aren’t taken care of by doing the right things at the correct times. You get a house that is always “inspection-ready,” looks better than any other house on the block, and works with a level of safety and efficiency that only a professional 18-point standard can give.

Take care of your home as the most important thing you own. Check out our Essential and Complete Home Maintenance Packages that are made for the weather in Bakersfield. HomeSmiles does the tasks for you, whether you choose a one-time seasonal bundle or a $99/month subscription. Make an appointment for your 18-point service in Bakersfield today.