Refrigerator explosions are RARE. But when they happen, they are downright dangerous and have the potential to obliterate your entire family and even rupture a few neighbouring houses along with it. “The reason why refrigerator explosions are so dire and dangerous is because they occur spontaneously.

Can a fridge cause an explosion?

Sometimes, the rear of the fridge can get extremely hot, as the gas that cools down the fridge returns through the compressor and becomes trapped inside. That trapped gas, stuck within the fridge's compressor, leads to a pressure build up silently—and, eventually, an explosion.

Can a fridge explode when off?

Yes, your fridge can catch fire and explode. Capacitator failure is a common cause, leakage of gas along with faulty power supply is a dangerous recipe for disaster.