Short answer: Most refrigerator leaks come from a blocked defrost drain: meltwater that should run to a tray near the compressor overflows inside the fridge or onto the floor instead. Other causes are a cracked drain pan, a fridge that isn't level, a worn door gasket letting in humid air, or, on side-by-sides, a leaking water inlet line.
Where the Water Appears Tells You the Cause
Under the vegetable crisper, inside the fridge: blocked defrost drain hole at the back wall
On the floor at the front: drain blocked further down, fridge tilted forward, or a cracked drain pan
On the floor at the back: drain pan overflowing or cracked, or a water dispenser line (side-by-sides)
Water droplets on shelves and walls: humid air entering through a poor door seal, very common in Vijayawada's monsoon
Ice then water in the freezer: defrost fault or a door left ajar
Safe Things You Can Do
Unplug the fridge before cleaning anything near the back.
On single-door fridges, gently clear the small drain hole at the back of the compartment with a pipe cleaner or a little warm water.
Check that the fridge leans very slightly backward, so doors close on their own.
Do the paper test on the door gasket.
If water keeps appearing, the drain may be frozen inside the wall (frost-free models), or the drain pan or heater may need attention. That's a quick technician job, usually ₹400 – ₹700 .
Can a leaking fridge be dangerous?
Water near the plug or compressor wiring is a risk. Unplug, mop up and get it checked.
