A class action alleged that certain Whirlpool-, Maytag-, KitchenAid-, and JennAir-branded side-by-side refrigerators manufactured from 2018-2021 contain a defective wire harness that causes in-door features such as the ice maker, ice dispenser, water dispenser, or control panel to stop working.
Eligibility
U.S. residents who purchased a Whirlpool-manufactured side-by-side refrigerator with an in-door ice maker, ice dispenser, or water dispenser manufactured between 2018-2021, including certain Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and JennAir models.
Estimated Payout
Varies — 25% to 50% of original purchase price as cash reimbursement, or free repair/replacement door depending on the year of failure
Claim Deadline
2026-11-02
Background
Costa v. Whirlpool Corp., Case No. 1:24-cv-00188-MN, is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. The settlement covers side-by-side refrigerators with in-door ice makers, ice dispensers, and water dispensers manufactured by Whirlpool between 2018-2021. Whirlpool denies wrongdoing but agreed to establish a settlement fund administered by Angeion Group to provide cash reimbursements or free repairs to class members. Benefits vary by year of failure: class members whose wire harness failed in years 2-3 may receive 50% of the original purchase price or a free replacement door plus labor. The deadline to submit a claim for past wire harness issues is November 2, 2026, and future coverage is available for those who notify Whirlpool within 90 days of discovering a wire harness issue.