High humidity in your home is uncomfortable. Did you know it’s also bad for you and your home? Humidity levels in your home should hover around 45-percent, but many homes have much more than that. Anything over 50-percent is too high. This can lead to some nasty problems – mold and mildew growth, and insect infestations, resulting in annoying home repairs. When your home’s humidity level exceeds 50-percent, it becomes ripe for growing mold. Molds reproduce through tiny spores; these spores are invisible to the naked eye, and drift through outdoor and indoor air. Molds can begin growing in your home when spores arrive on surfaces that are moderate and moist. Not only can mold and mildew cause damage to whatever it’s growing on, but they can also pollute your indoor air and increase the likelihood of colds, flu symptoms and other illnesses. Some insect infestations are related to mold and mildew. Others are related to the presence of high humidity, only. Simply put, insects find environments with high humidity to be comfortable. These insects don’t drink water; instead, they absorb moisture from the air. Insect populations thrive in high humidity situations, but they are less likely when the humidity is under 50-percent. In most cases, insect infestations hue close to water leaks or other moisture problems within your home. When indoor humidity levels are too high, the buildup of excess moisture in walls and ceilings can cause significant structural damage. Riding, warping, and corrosion can make repairs extremely expensive. Other problems associated with high humidity include peeling wall paint, crumbling drywall, wet insulation, and leaking roofs. So, now that you know why high humidity in your home is a problem, here are ways you can deal with this. You may have a drastic complication involving your air conditioner that requiring hiring an HVAC professional who can test for excessive humidity levels. They may propose a dehumidifier.