$3.5M Whirlpool KitchenAid Maytag Refrigerator Frost Class Action Settlement

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Claim Form Deadline: June 18, 2025

Payout: Up to $300

Proof required: Yes

What's the Whirlpool KitchenAid Maytag Refrigerator Frost Class Action Settlement?

An estimated $3,500,000 class action lawsuit has been settled with Whirlpool Corp. over allegations that certain refrigerators manufactured from 2012 through 2019 experience Frost Clog Issues, impacting their ability to cool food properly. The lawsuit claims that Whirlpool breached warranties, was negligent, and fraudulently concealed these issues.

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The class action lawsuit asks for $1,160,000 for attorney fees and reimbursement of litigation expenses and costs. Additionally, Whirlpool will separately pay these fees, costs, expenses, and service awards, which will not reduce the amount of benefits available to Class Members.

Based on this information, it is estimated that the total fridge settlement fund will be somewhere in the $3.5 million range. This is subject to the actual results of the settlement, if and when it is approved.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

You qualify if you purchased, acquired, or received a new Whirlpool, KitchenAid, or Maytag 3-door refrigerator manufactured between 2012 and 2019, and your refrigerator model and serial number are listed as eligible on the settlement website, linked below.

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

You can receive up to $300 for documented out-of-pocket expenses for repairs or replacements due to Frost Clog Issues, subject to limits based on the age of the refrigerator:

Years from Date of Manufacture (or Purchase/Delivery)	Cash Reimbursement for Paid Qualifying Repair	Cash Reimbursement for Paid Qualifying Replacement as % of Original Purchase Price
1 - 3	$300	75% if, before paying out-of-pocket, Class Member first contacted Whirlpool to request replacement; 50% if not
4 - 6	$225	45% if, before paying out-of-pocket, Class Member first contacted Whirlpool to request replacement; 25% if not
7 - 8	$150	N/A

How Do I File a Claim?

Complete and submit a Claim Form, including required documentation, either online or via U.S. Mail by the deadline of June 18, 2025.

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

Yes, you need to provide documentary proof of the purchase, Frost Clog Issue, and out-of-pocket expenses for repairs or replacements.

What Are the Important Dates?

• Exclude Yourself Deadline: March 21, 2025
• Object Deadline: March 21, 2025
• Fairness Hearing: May 13, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
• Claim Form Deadline for Past Issues: June 18, 2025
• Claim Form Deadline for Future Issues: Within 90 days of service completion, no later than December 31, 2028

What's Next for the Fridge Frost Clog Settlement?

The class action court will decide whether to approve the Settlement at the Fairness Hearing on May 13, 2025. If approved, benefits will be issued after any appeals are resolved.

Claim Form Website: CoolingSettlement.com

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim form 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.

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