What benefits does the Whirlpool freezer settlement provide?

Eligible class members can receive (1) a free replacement part — typically the drain tube and any related components needed to fix the freezer drain — and (2) reimbursement of qualifying repair costs depending on how long after purchase the Freezing Event occurred: 100% of parts and 100% of labor in years 1-3 after purchase, 100% of parts and 65% of labor in year 4, and 100% of parts and 50% of labor in year 5. Repairs must be documented with invoices showing the date, work performed, and amount paid.

How is the Whirlpool freezer settlement different from the Whirlpool wire-harness side-by-side settlement?

They are different cases covering different defects in different refrigerator families. The Corzine v. Whirlpool freezer settlement (this page) covers a freezer drain / 'Freezing Event' defect in Whirlpool and Maytag bottom-mount and french-door refrigerators. The Costa v. Whirlpool side-by-side wire harness settlement covers a freezer-door wire-harness defect in Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid and JennAir side-by-side refrigerators built 2018-2021 that causes the ice maker, water dispenser, or control panel to stop working. A given refrigerator is typically in one class or the other, not both.

Do I need receipts to file a Whirlpool freezer claim?

For a free replacement part such as the drain tube, you typically need only your refrigerator's model and serial number and documentation that a Freezing Event occurred (photos of the leak and ice buildup are helpful). For reimbursement of qualifying repair costs, you must submit the repair invoice or receipt showing the date of service, the parts and labor performed, and the amount you paid. Without that documentation the reimbursement portion of the claim cannot be calculated.

$21M Whirlpool / Maytag Refrigerator Freezer Settlement

Q: Which Whirlpool and Maytag refrigerators are covered by the freezer class action settlement?

The Corzine v. Whirlpool settlement covers certain Whirlpool and Maytag refrigerators with a bottom-mount freezer (freezer drawer at the bottom of the unit) and certain french-door models (two side-by-side doors at the top, freezer drawer at the bottom). Not every Whirlpool or Maytag bottom-mount or french-door refrigerator is included. The complete list of qualifying model numbers is published on the official settlement website at FreezerSettlement.com under the Group A and Group B eligible-model PDFs. Side-by-side and top-freezer refrigerators are not in the class.

Q: What is the 'Freezing Event' in the Whirlpool freezer settlement?

A 'Freezing Event' is the specific failure pattern the class action describes: the freezer's defrost drain or drain tube freezes over, blocked ice builds up inside the freezer compartment, and water that should have drained away instead overflows out of the unit and onto the kitchen floor. The settlement allows claims for Freezing Events that occur from the date of purchase through December 31, 2026. A claim must be filed within 90 days of the Freezing Event.

Q: What is the deadline to file a Whirlpool freezer claim?

The outer claim window for the Corzine v. Whirlpool settlement runs through December 31, 2026 — meaning the Freezing Event must occur on or before December 31, 2026 to qualify. In addition, each individual claim must be filed within 90 days of the date of the Freezing Event. If your refrigerator's freezer has not had a Freezing Event yet, save the settlement website and your refrigerator's model and serial information; if a Freezing Event happens later, you have 90 days from that day to file.

By Steve Levine

Whirlpool and Maytag bottom-mount and french-door refrigerator freezer class action settlement — free drain tube replacement and qualifying repair reimbursement (Corzine v. Whirlpool)

Published: June 16, 2023 · Updated: May 21, 2026

Status Claims Open

Claim Deadline 90 Days After Freezing Event · Outer Window December 31, 2026 the Freezing Event must occur on or before December 31, 2026 · each claim must be filed within 90 days of the Freezing Event

Estimated Payout Free Replacement Parts + 50%-100% Labor Reimbursement drain tube and related parts free · 100% parts and labor years 1-3 · 100% parts + 65% labor year 4 · 100% parts + 50% labor year 5

Proof Required Yes (Model + Serial; Repair Invoice for Cash Tier) model and serial from the manufacturer label inside the fresh-food compartment · repair invoice required only for the labor reimbursement portion

What Is the Whirlpool / Maytag Refrigerator Freezer Settlement About?

Has water suddenly started overflowing out of your Whirlpool or Maytag bottom-mount or french-door refrigerator and pooling on the kitchen floor? If so, you may be looking at the exact failure pattern the Corzine v. Whirlpool Corp. class action settlement was created to fix — and you may be owed a free replacement drain tube (and related parts) plus partial-to-full reimbursement of repair costs.

The lawsuit alleged that certain Whirlpool and Maytag refrigerators with a bottom-mount freezer or certain french-door configurations contain a freezer design defect: the defrost drain or drain tube can freeze over, ice builds up inside the freezer compartment, and water that should have drained away instead overflows out of the unit onto the kitchen floor. The settlement refers to this specific failure pattern as a "Freezing Event".

Whirlpool denies the freezer design is defective and denies any wrongdoing or liability. The court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle for a $21 million benefit pool. The Settlement Administrator operates the official Settlement Website at FreezerSettlement.com, where class members can verify whether their model is in the class, file a claim within 90 days of a Freezing Event, or get help from the administrator.

Do I Qualify for the Whirlpool Freezer Class Action?

To qualify for a payment from the Corzine v. Whirlpool settlement, all of the following must be true:

• Your refrigerator is a Whirlpool or Maytag bottom-mount freezer or certain french-door model, with a model number on the official Group A or Group B eligible-model list. The full list is published at FreezerSettlement.com.
• Your refrigerator experienced a "Freezing Event" — ice buildup inside the freezer caused by a frozen drain or drain tube, with water overflowing out of the unit onto the floor.
• The Freezing Event occurred on or before December 31, 2026.
• You file your claim within 90 days of the Freezing Event — even if the Freezing Event itself happens later in the class period.

Side-by-side and top-freezer refrigerators are not in this class. The Whirlpool side-by-side wire-harness defect is covered by a separate settlement (Costa v. Whirlpool). Some additional requirements may apply; review the full qualifications in the settlement notice and on the official website before submitting.

How Much Can I Get Paid From the Whirlpool Freezer Settlement?

If you qualify, the benefits are structured around the part needed to fix the problem (typically the drain tube) plus a labor-reimbursement tier that scales with the year of the Freezing Event:

• Free replacement part — the drain tube and any related components needed to fix the freezer drain are provided at no cost.
• Years 1-3 after purchase: 100% of parts and 100% of labor for Qualifying Repairs you paid for.
• Year 4 after purchase: 100% of parts and 65% of labor.
• Year 5 after purchase: 100% of parts and 50% of labor.

Repair invoices showing the date of service, the work performed, and the amount paid are required to calculate the labor-reimbursement portion. The free replacement part is available without a repair invoice (you need only the model/serial and evidence of the Freezing Event, such as dated photos of the ice buildup and water leak).

How to Find Your Refrigerator's Model and Serial Number

The model and serial number for the claim are on a manufacturer label permanently affixed inside the unit — not on the back of the fridge and not on the sales receipt:

• Open the fresh-food compartment (the upper portion of the unit on a bottom-mount or french-door fridge).
• Look at the inside walls and ceiling. The label is typically on the left or right interior wall near the top, or on the ceiling, of the fresh-food compartment.
• Photograph the label and save the image. The Settlement Administrator may request it as part of your claim. The label includes the model number, serial number, manufacture date, and other identifiers.

Enter your model number on the official website to confirm whether your unit is on the Group A or Group B eligible-model list.

How Do I File a Claim and Get Paid?

File your claim on the official Settlement Website, FreezerSettlement.com, within 90 days of the Freezing Event. You will need:

  • Your refrigerator's model number and serial number (from the label inside the fresh-food compartment)
  • Evidence the Freezing Event occurred — dated photos of the ice buildup inside the freezer, water leaking onto the floor, or the related damage
  • Repair invoice or receipt (for the labor-reimbursement portion) showing the date, the work performed, and the amount paid
  • Bank or payment information to receive your settlement payment

Submit only authentic, unmodified images and documents. False or fraudulent claims can be rejected and may carry legal consequences; the claim form is signed under penalty of perjury.

Key Whirlpool Freezer Settlement Deadlines

• Outer claim window: the Freezing Event must occur on or before December 31, 2026
• Per-claim deadline: each claim must be filed within 90 days of the date of the Freezing Event
• Class eligibility: Whirlpool and Maytag bottom-mount and certain french-door refrigerators on the Group A or Group B eligible-model list

Other Active Product Defect and Whirlpool Class Action Settlements

Refrigerator and appliance class actions are common across the consumer appliance industry. Class members who have received notices about other product defect settlements may qualify for separate settlements; filing one claim does not affect eligibility for any other.

Related Whirlpool and refrigerator settlements on OCA:
• Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / JennAir Side-by-Side Wire Harness Settlement (different defect, different brands)
• $3.5M Whirlpool / KitchenAid / Maytag Refrigerator Frost Settlement
• News: Whirlpool Reaches Class Action Settlement Over Side-by-Side Refrigerator Wire Harness Defect
• Whirlpool Leaky Dishwasher Settlement (Closed)

Or browse the full OCA database of open class action settlements.

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:

Claim Form Website: FreezerSettlement.com

File Your Whirlpool Freezer Claim

Sources

• Official Settlement Website: FreezerSettlement.com
• Corzine v. Whirlpool Corp. (Group B eligible-model PDF on the official Settlement Website)
• Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement (available on the official Settlement Website)

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Class action claim forms are submitted under penalty of perjury. Please submit only truthful information. Fraudulent claims can be rejected and may carry legal consequences; they also reduce the funds available to legitimately affected class members. If you are not sure whether you qualify, review the eligibility information at the official settlement website above. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news and class-action information site and is not the Settlement Administrator or a law firm; we do not process or decide claims.

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Settlement Amount $21,000,000 (benefit pool)

Case Title Corzine v. Whirlpool Corp.

Defendant Whirlpool Corporation

Brands Covered Whirlpool, Maytag

Models Bottom-mount freezer and certain french-door refrigerators on the Group A / Group B eligible-model list (verify model number at the settlement website)

Defect Freezer drain / drain tube freezes, causing ice buildup and water leakage onto the floor (the "Freezing Event")

Benefits Free replacement drain tube + parts · 100% parts and labor (years 1-3) / 100% parts + 65% labor (year 4) / 100% parts + 50% labor (year 5)

Per-Claim Window 90 days after each Freezing Event

Outer Claim Window Freezing Event must occur on or before December 31, 2026

Proof Required Yes (model + serial; repair invoice required only for labor reimbursement)

Official Website Freezer Settlement.com