Whirlpool Refrigerator Wire Harness Settlement
Costa v. Whirlpool Corp., No. 1:24-cv-00188-MN (U.S. District Court, District of Delaware)
Verified July 2026. Deadlines change by court order — always confirm the current date on the official site before you file.
A settlement over an alleged wire-harness defect in certain 2018–2021 side-by-side refrigerators sold under the Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Jenn-Air brands, which could disable the in-door ice maker, ice and water dispensers, and control panel. Whirlpool denies the allegations. Eligible people can file a claim for free through the official settlement administrator until November 2, 2026.
Estimated payout
Cash reimbursement for past out-of-pocket repair or replacement costs (up to about 75% of repair costs), plus repair or payment options for current and future wire-harness failures within seven years of purchase.
Proof required?
Reimbursement for past repairs requires documentation of the out-of-pocket costs you paid.
Cost
Always free through the official administrator.
Who qualifies
U.S. owners of a covered 2018–2021 side-by-side Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, or Jenn-Air refrigerator that experienced a broken wire harness (check your serial number on the official site).
What you need to file
- Your refrigerator's serial number (on the inside frame of the door) to confirm coverage.
- For past-repair reimbursement: receipts or invoices for the repair or replacement.
- Your Notice ID and Confirmation Code, if you received a personalized notice.
What you can get
Cash reimbursement for past out-of-pocket repair or replacement costs (up to about 75% of repair costs), plus repair or payment options for current and future wire-harness failures within seven years of purchase.
Proof of purchase or loss: Reimbursement for past repairs requires documentation of the out-of-pocket costs you paid.
How to file for free
Go directly to the official settlement administrator at refrigeratorsettlement.com and file your claim. It takes a few minutes and costs nothing. The deadline is November 2, 2026 — confirm it on the official site, since courts can move deadlines.
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Unclaimed Guide is an independent guide. We are not a law firm, not a claims-filing service, and not affiliated with Whirlpool Corporation, the settlement administrator, or the court. You can always file this claim yourself, for free, at the official site above. Never pay a company that offers to file it for you.
Common questions
Certain 2018–2021 side-by-side Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Jenn-Air refrigerators with the alleged wire-harness defect. Check your serial number and file free at refrigeratorsettlement.com by November 2, 2026 for past-repair reimbursement.
Yes. Filing is always free through the official settlement administrator at refrigeratorsettlement.com. You never need to pay a law firm or a claims service — we are an independent guide and are not affiliated with the settlement, the administrator, or the court.
The deadline is November 2, 2026. Deadlines can change by court order, so confirm the current date on the official site, refrigeratorsettlement.com, before you act.
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