$21M Whirlpool Maytag KitchenAid Refrigerator Wire Harness Class Action Settlement
Whirlpool Corporation has agreed to pay $21 million to settle a class action over defective wire harnesses in certain side-by-side refrigerator models sold under the Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and JennAir brands. If your refrigerator stopped cooling or experienced electrical failures due to the wire harness defect, you may be entitled to cash reimbursement for repair costs.
Do I Qualify?
You may be eligible if:
- Owners of qualifying Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, or JennAir side-by-side refrigerators
- Your refrigerator experienced a wire harness defect causing cooling failure or electrical problems
- You have purchase documentation and repair receipts
- You submit a valid claim before November 2, 2026
Purchase documentation and repair receipts are required. Check the official settlement website for qualifying model numbers.
File your claim through the official settlement website.
File Your Claim →What Happened?
Whirlpool Corporation — which also manufactures appliances under the Maytag, KitchenAid, and JennAir brands — was sued after reports emerged that certain side-by-side refrigerator models contained a defective wire harness that could cause the refrigerator to stop cooling, leading to food spoilage and in some cases creating a fire hazard. The wire harness connects the refrigerator's electrical components and its failure could cause significant damage.
Affected consumers faced expensive repair bills or the need to replace refrigerators that were sometimes only a few years old. Whirlpool agreed to pay $21 million to settle the class action brought by owners of affected refrigerator models.
How Much Will I Actually Get?
Eligible owners can claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket repair costs related to the wire harness defect. Purchase documentation and repair receipts are required. Check the official settlement website for the full list of qualifying refrigerator model numbers. Deadline is November 2, 2026.
Last updated: June 18, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.