Whirlpool Fridge Freezer Class Action Settlement

Photo Credit: Unsplash | Published: June 16, 2023

Settlement Status: Accepting Claims

Claim Form Deadline: December 31, 2026

Estimated Payout: Varies

What is the Whirlpool Class Action About?

A $21,000,000 class action lawsuit has been settled with Whirlpool over their fridge freezer products. The settlement affects consumers who purchased refrigerators that had freezers on the bottom of the fridge, known as a bottom-mount, as well as certain french door models (doors that both open from the middle out). The models include Maytag model refrigerators in addition to Whirlpool branded fridges. The fridge class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of consumers over allegations made about damaging water leakage that resulted from manufacturing defects in the freezer design.

Do I Qualify for the Whirlpool Class Action?

In order to qualify for a payout from the Whirlpool class action settlement, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must file a claim within 90 days of encountering the "Freezing Event" with your fridge,
• The "Freezing Event" must occur at any time through December 31, 2026,
• You must use the contact number located here to file a claim: 1-888-900-7957
• Your fridge model must be one of the Maytag or Whirlpool models listed here.

Additional rules may be required in order to qualify. Please follow the link below to read the full qualifications.

How Much Will I Get Paid?

Assuming you qualify for a payment, you can receive one of the following:

• A replacement part, such as the drain tube that is necessary to repair the faulty fridge freezer,
• 100% of parts and labor costs for Qualifying Repairs you paid for in years one through three after purchase;
• 100% of parts and 65% of labor costs for Qualifying Repairs you paid for in year four after purchase; and
• 100% of parts and 50% of labor costs for Qualifying Repairs you paid for in year five after purchase.

How Do I File a Claim and Get Paid?

In order to get reimbursed and receive benefits you will need to use the contact number to get in touch with Whirlpool's special project team.

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website below. OpenClassActions.com is only providing information and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

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How Do I File a Claim in the Settlement?

Follow the links below to join the Whirlpool class action Settlement via the official class action administration website. Alternatively, you can directly use the contact number located here to file a claim: 1-888-900-7957 with Whirlpool if you believe that you had a qualifying issue with your model of Whirlpool or Maytag refrigerator.