A:Answer Hi - We are sorry to hear of the wet carpet around the refrigerator. We suggest to defrost the unit whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray compartment becomes 1/4" thick. See page 7 of the Owner's Manual for complete details on defrosting your refrigerator: http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-60705-2.PDF - If the refrigerator is not cooling properly, this frost can melt and possible leak. Warm weather, frequent door openings, or door left open can cause warming temperatures. Check to see if a package is restricting the door from completely closing. If necessary, adjust the temperature control to "Coldest". Also, moisture may form on outside of refrigerator during periods of high humidity. See page 10 of the Owner's Manual. We hope this is helpful. Keep in touch! SUE@GEA