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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 3783 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are impressed with the Opal 2.0 ice maker, particularly the excellent ice quality and ease of use. The side tank and its convenient size for countertop placement are also well-received. However, some customers have concerns regarding the noise level and long-term reliability, while others feel the cleaning process is a bit lengthy.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level, Reliability

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointment!

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Noisy/Loud, takes very few “breaks” and seems to run almost around the clock; requires sanitizing and/or descaling often…too often…and the process of sanitizing and descaling is extremely tedious, time consuming, and inefficient if not ineffective. Lots of vinegar, bleach required. Unit is very heavy and difficult to carry or move when cleaning. Wife loves the final product (nugget size ice) but we’ve had it just under 1 year and it has started making a terribly loud/new sound, like the motor or “guts” are on their last leg. Would definitely not recommend for the nearly $600 price! GE had this product made overseas somewhere; it shows!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We are sorry to hear you are disappointed and having these issues with your Opal. The nugget ice is wonderful, and we want to make sure your wife continues to love it for years to come. We would like to get a little more information from you and request that you reach out to us via a private message on GE Appliances social media, like Facebook or X and include a copy of this review, your model and serial number, address, email and phone number. Thank you! Joyce@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Makes PERFECT ice

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was a little skeptical when my wife said she wanted this. After all, our refrigerator makes ice too. And, I need to fill this. But, after a few weeks I was a convert. This makes PERFECT chewable ice, just like at Sonic or other similar places where people actually comment about their ice. Is it extravagant? Absolutely. But, once you serve drinks to visitors with this ice and they remark how much they love it. And you will too. You do need to refill it maybe one or twice a week, but it's a small price to pay.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Ice quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great nugget ice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Makes great nugget ice in little time. Easy to clean

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hi there - Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying having "the good ice" in your home. The Opal Icemaker makes every beverage a little more fun. We know you'll continue to enjoy this icemaker. Thank you for choosing GE Appliances for your home! Julia@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Much better option than under cabinet maker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This makes the best ice. Sits on the counter and works better than our under cabinet unit. Makes different sizes and is not loud like some ice makers. Cleaning will also be much easier with this unit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Ice Maker!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this shortly after Christmas and have had no issues with it. It works great and makes ice fast. I was concerned on how fast it would replenish but we have had a few gatherings where almost all of the ice is used and before we know it the bin is full again. We do use distilled water in it. Only thing I wish it had was a cap on the top of the water tank so it didnt have to be removed to fill it, which is not hard, but the only thing I could really find to complain about. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hi - We're so pleased to hear how much you love your ice maker! We strive to meet the needs of all our consumers and understand there's always room for improvement. This is great feedback that we'll gladly share with our product team for review. Thanks for allowing GE to be part of your home. Have a wonderful day! - Don@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality, Wifi

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GE Profile Nugget

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a very nice ice machine. Once it's set up, it pretty much runs itself. It does get warm no the sides, so you will need some space for the vents to breathe. Good item.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality, Side tank
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Never Run Out of Ice Again

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was looking to replace the nasty fridge ice and this guy does a gray job. Has the side reservoir which makes plenty of ice and the light keeps it clean and bacteria free. Little on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. So far a great purchase and we’re never going to run out of ice. Makes a batch in just a couple of hours. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hey there,

      Thanks so much for reviewing this awesome ice maker. It's great to hear that you like the side tank which reduces how often you have to fill up. This product definitely stays full with crunchy ice. Thanks for trusting the GEA brand. Mike@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOW!!! VERY FAST & YUMMY!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow! This thing is awesome! My wife had surgery where she was unable to eat / drink a lot. In the hospital they would give her ice (“sonic ice!”) you know what I am talking about. So yummy! Anyways I went and got this for her and I think I now use it more than she does. Works great, have had no issues so far. Makes ice VERY fast, we have the extra side tank that holds more water so it will fill up within a couple hrs. It does stop making ice automatically when it gets full. The ice does stay inside and keep pretty frozen, it does melt slowly but we leave it sitting all day and still get ice out of it that is frozen. Cool thing is when it melts it is just recycling the water to make more ice again. Love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ice maker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is absolutely the best little product I bought for my wife! It make ice quickly and keeps up with her ice usage. Easy to clean and use little counter space.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hello- Thanks so much for your purchase. We are so pleased to hear that you and your wife are happy with our Opal Nugget Ice maker. It is such a great model that has the absolute best ice! We appreciate your business. If you have any questions in the future, please reach out and let us know. We are here to help! Joyce@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Priceless Appliance You Need Right Now!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We previously owned an original GE Opal Ice Machine, but there were some fatal flaws that caused us to unplug it - though we missed the ice it made. Once I read and saw reviews for the new and improved (and cheaper) version, I knew we needed it in our life and on our counter. The ice that it makes is perfect and makes every drink better, even just a glass of ice water. Dont hesitate to add this to your counter if uou’ve got the space. You will thank me later!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Icemachine

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product even thought its a little expensive ive always wanted a ice machine that made crushed ice and i finally purchased it works great easy set up would recomened to anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Happy wife

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great, Ice the perfect size. Only negative makes a lot of noises when using. Especially during start up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this ice maker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love Love Love this machine! It's a bit noisy, but the ice is SO GOOD. It makes ice fast too. I just set it up with a schedule and there is always ice when I come home from work!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality, Wifi

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great device

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent. Works great. WiFi enabled. Little pricey but the ice is addictive, I use mine with sno cone juice

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ice makers

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Expensive but worth it to me.When it comes to counter top ice makers i have found that you get what you pay for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    GE opal nugget ice maker

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the ice nuggets but after a few months the icemaker starts naking a loud noise. I exchanged it one time and the second one is doing the same thing. Ive youtube it and it seems you have to grease something inside but i would have to take apart. Ill hand on to it and exchange it again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hello- Thank you for taking the time to send us your review. We are sorry to hear that you have had to exchange your first unit and the second one is doing the same thing. Please know that this is not the quality we represent in our products and will use this information for our engineers and design teams to use for changes or improvements moving forward. If there is anything else we can help with in the future, please let us know. Sincerely- Dianna@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best purchase ever

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it!! The most absolute best purchase ever!! It’s a family pleaser and when entertaining, guest love it! Easy set up, easy to use and super yummy ice pellets like at chick fil a!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this machine!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great machine so far. Great ice. Great use of space. Purchased warranty for price of mind.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wow! Great Icemaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We love this machine, quietly makes the nugget ice that my my family loves. No more trips to buy nugget ice, makes plenty for family of 7. Simple to assemble and operate,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    More ice

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have ice now fast and a lot of ice more then my refrigerator put out faster than my refrigerator and more than my federator thank you I got ice

    I would recommend this to a friend