Overview

• After Whirlpool denied wrongdoing, the U.S. District Court granted final approval on May 13 for a settlement over evaporator coil defects that led to frost buildup and cooling issues.
• Consumers who bought or received Whirlpool, KitchenAid or Maytag French-door refrigerators from 2012 to 2019 qualify for reimbursements.
• To claim, owners must document frost-related problems experienced within eight years of purchase and provide repair or service records dated by January 31, 2025.
• The settlement offers up to $300 per unit to cover repair expenses or spoilage losses and applies to eligible failures within eight years of the original purchase.
• Claims must be submitted through coolingsettlement.com by 11:59 p.m. local time on June 18, 2025.