Whirlpool Defective Refrigerator Class Action Settlement
Whirlpool agreed to a class action settlement resolving claims that certain 2018–2021 refrigerators made under the Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and JennAir brands contain a wire harness defect causing ice makers, water dispensers, and control panels to fail. Eligible owners can claim repair reimbursements or up to 50% of the original purchase price.
Estimated payout
30%–75% of repair costs or up to 50% of purchase price
Claim deadline
November 2, 2026
Proof of purchase
Required
What is the Whirlpool product defect settlement about?
The Whirlpool refrigerator class action settlement resolves a lawsuit (Costa v. Whirlpool Corp.) alleging that certain refrigerators manufactured between 2018 and 2021 contain a defective wire harness that causes the ice maker, ice dispenser, water dispenser, and/or control panel to stop working. The defect affects refrigerators sold under the Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and JennAir brand names.
Whirlpool denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation. Class members who experienced the wire harness failure may be entitled to repair reimbursement, a free repair, or a partial purchase-price refund depending on timing and documentation.
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Who qualifies to file a claim?
- You purchased a new Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, or JennAir refrigerator manufactured between 2018 and 2021.
- Your refrigerator experienced a wire harness issue causing the ice maker, ice dispenser, water dispenser, and/or control panel to fail.
- You are a U.S. resident.
How to file a claim
- 1Visit refrigeratorsettlement.com and enter your refrigerator's serial number to confirm your model is covered.
- 2Gather your original purchase documentation (receipt, bank statement, or warranty card).
- 3If you paid for repairs or a replacement, collect those receipts — reimbursement ranges from 30% to 75% of the documented cost depending on timing and whether you notified Whirlpool first.
- 4Submit your claim form at refrigeratorsettlement.com/submit-claim before the November 2, 2026 deadline and save your confirmation.
Is the Whirlpool settlement legit?
Yes. The Whirlpool product defect settlement is a court-supervised class action overseen by the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (1:24-cv-00188-MN) and administered by an official settlement administrator. You file your claim directly with the administrator and keep 100% of any payment — Payout never takes a cut. The fastest way to avoid missing this and other settlements you qualify for is to let Payout match and file for you in minutes.
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