Open for claims · closes November 2, 2026
Whirlpool refrigerator settlement pays 30% to 75% of repair costs or up to 50% of purchase price, receipts required, by November 2, 2026
Last checked July 18, 2026
Whirlpool agreed to settle claims that refrigerators built from 2018 to 2021 under the Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and JennAir names have a wire harness defect that kills the ice maker, ice dispenser, water dispenser, or control panel. Depending on timing and paperwork, you can claim 30% to 75% of what you paid for repairs, a free repair, or up to 50% of the original purchase price.
The claim deadline is November 2, 2026. Proof is required. The case is Costa v. Whirlpool, 1:24-cv-00188-MN in the District of Delaware, and Whirlpool denies wrongdoing. The facts available do not list a total fund.
Filing is free on the official site. Payout is a discovery app, not a law firm, and cannot guarantee an amount.
How the payout amount is decided
Repair reimbursement runs from 30% to 75% of the documented cost, and the rate depends on when the failure happened and whether you told Whirlpool before paying. The partial refund option pays up to 50% of the purchase price. Your serial number confirms the model is covered, and your receipt, bank statement, or warranty card proves the purchase.
Who qualifies
- You bought a new Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, or JennAir refrigerator manufactured between 2018 and 2021.
- It had a wire harness failure affecting the ice maker, ice dispenser, water dispenser, or control panel.
- You are a U.S. resident.
When money arrives
The facts available do not list a final approval date. Payment follows court approval and any appeals after November 2, 2026, and documented claims take longer to process than flat ones.
How to file
Enter your serial number at refrigeratorsettlement.com to confirm coverage, gather the purchase record and any repair receipts, and submit the form at refrigeratorsettlement.com/submit-claim before November 2, 2026. Or let Payout file it for you, free.
Questions about the Whirlpool Defective Refrigerator settlement
How much does the Whirlpool refrigerator settlement pay?
30% to 75% of documented repair costs depending on timing and whether you notified Whirlpool first, or up to 50% of the original purchase price.
What proof is required?
The refrigerator's serial number, your purchase documentation, and receipts for any repair or replacement you paid for.
Which brands are included?
Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and JennAir refrigerators manufactured from 2018 to 2021.
Is this the only one you are in?
Probably not. Payout checks nearly 100 open settlements against what you have bought and where you have lived, then files the ones you qualify for. Free. The administrator pays you.