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$21M Whirlpool Maytag French Door Refrigerator Freezer Class Action Settlement

Settlement Amount
Repair + food loss
Claim Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Total Fund
$21 Million

Whirlpool and Maytag have agreed to pay $21 million to settle a class action over freezer compartment failures in certain bottom-mount and French-door refrigerator models. If your freezer stopped maintaining proper temperature, you may be entitled to reimbursement for repair costs and documented food losses.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

Purchase and repair documentation are required. Check the official settlement website for qualifying model numbers.

File your claim through the official settlement website.

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What Happened?

A separate class action against Whirlpool and Maytag addressed defects in bottom-mount and French-door refrigerator models where the freezer compartment would stop maintaining proper temperature, leading to food spoilage and damage. This defect affected a different set of refrigerator models from the wire harness settlement but similarly resulted in expensive repairs and food losses for consumers.

French-door and bottom-freezer refrigerators are among the most popular and expensive refrigerator styles, with prices often ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 or more. Whirlpool agreed to pay $21 million to settle this class action as well.

How Much Will I Actually Get?

Eligible owners can claim reimbursement for repair costs and documented food losses caused by the freezer defect. Purchase documentation and repair receipts are required. Check the official settlement website for the full list of qualifying model numbers. Deadline is December 31, 2026.

Last updated: June 18, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the Whirlpool freezer settlement?
Owners of qualifying Whirlpool or Maytag French-door or bottom-mount refrigerators with freezer failures.
How much is the Whirlpool freezer settlement payment?
Reimbursement for documented repair costs and food losses.
What is the Whirlpool freezer settlement deadline?
The claim filing deadline is December 31, 2026.
Do I need proof for the Whirlpool freezer settlement?
Yes — purchase and repair documentation are required.
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