Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- XPIO23SCSS
- |
- SKU:
- 6465028
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 483 reviews
(483 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.1
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers highly value the Opal 2.0 ice maker's excellent ice quality and ease of use. Many appreciate its compact size and sleek design, while some find the noise level and the need for frequent cleaning to be drawbacks. The water tank's design also received mixed reviews, with some users finding it inconvenient to refill. Although the WiFi functionality is a plus for some, concerns about reliability were also raised by several customers.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great ice maker. Doesnt last
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Conflicted. Lasted a year and a half which turns out to be about 30 dollars a month …for ice. Did all the ongoing maintenance/cleaning - which is kinda a pain. But makes great ice until it doesnt.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Ice qualityCons mentioned:Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great present.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My husband has been wanting this ice maker for years and it has not disappointed. Great ice, easy to use. It does make noise when making ice, but otherwise is a perfect addition to the kitchen.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Hey there,
We're so glad to hear that your husband finally got this amazing ice maker! There's no doubt that he'll be enjoying the delicious nugget ice for a long time. If you experience any problems, please let us know. Take care. Mike@GEA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
We are in love with this
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ok so first off our brand new smart refrigerator’s ice maker can’t keep up with the use from just two people. So we were in the market for a stand alone ice maker. We don’t have a lot of room. So this portable countertop GE Profile unit fit the bill. It fits on are countertops and under the cabinets and looks nice too. So the size was good how about the unit it self? After reading all the instructions and running the unit on the cleaning cycle twice. I filled her up with water and turned it on. The first piece of ice dropped in about 15 minutes and at 24 minutes I had more than enough for a drink. And by 34 minutes I had enough for two or more drinks. At this point it was making ice fast then we could use it. And use it we do everyday from ice coffee in the morning to a cocktail at night. And we had some friends over on the 4th and never ran out of ice. And every one loved the ice that it makes. We call it Chick-fil-A ice. It make a nice little chewable nugget. It also has built in WiFi and a easy to use app. So when I’m heading home I turn the ice maker on with the app and by the time I get there I have ice waiting for me. I find it easy to use from filling it with water to getting the ice out from the bin. It all just works good. The bin also has a light that you and turn on or off and two setting. We are just head over heels happy with ice maker. I wish I would of knew about it sooner.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Does not keep the ice cold
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was SUPER excited to try this ice maker. One, the ice maker in my fridge is hit or miss at best and leaks, so I was already in the market for something new. Add to that that this makes nugget ice (the good ice as many call it), I thought, no brainer! I struggled with two things on this ice maker though. First, at this cost, I really thought it would have some sort of cooling feature to keep the ice cold as it produces it. It does not. The ice is small, which is great for crunching on, but that means it starts melting almost as soon as the machine spits out. I also thought I'd be able to have it produce ice and then keep that ice easily accessible on the counter for at least the day. Nope, doesn't work that way. We used it for the holiday weekend yesterday and had to keep transferring it to the freezer to keep it cold enough to use...which compromises the nugget ice quality...it gets harder and not easy "crunchable" like you want. That defeats the whole point of getting a nugget ice machine. The second issue I have with this machine is how often you're expected to clean it. I followed the initial instructions and made a cleaning solution with bleach and then thoroughly flushed it with clean water....I do not want to have to do that every week. Again, defeats the purpose of a product like this, way too much work. Here's the bottom line for me. The ice, when freshly produced is everything promised. BUT it melts fast and isn't super convenient when you want to just have ice on hand throughout the day. I understand some sort of cooling device would be expensive...but this is an expensive ice machine and that really doesn't seem like that big of an ask to me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to clean makes the best ice and is QUIET no complaints
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I don't even like ice but its worth having!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had to return the 1st one bc the light inside wasnt working. Best buy made it super easy and pain free. I was expecting a hassle but it was a breeze tbh. Also the ice nugget machine makes a weird semi-loud "churning" noise randomly...not regularly the way sometimes the fridge makes a random noise. Sometimes you don't hear it if you are not close etc. Reason I write this down is because we heard it in the middle of the night (we were up late barely drifting) and we couldnt figure out where it came from, no ghosts here lol.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38 lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production and Built-In WiFi - Black Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Ice Maker
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fast ice! Quiet’ Confidence of geek squad warranty
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It's the "Good" Ice.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this product. So much better quality than the one it replaced.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nugget Ice Maker
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had this for 5 years now, excellent purchase. You wont regret the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best ice ever!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Makes crunchy, tasty ice. I set a time on the app for the machine to start making ice. There’s ice when I wake up and when I get home from work. I love it!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice qualityCons mentioned:Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would have given this ice maker 5 stars if it was not for the noise level it makes while making ice . It occasionally vibrates the stainless steel sides of the machine which is kinda annoying . Other that that it makes plenty of nice crunchy ice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Thanks for sharing! We appreciate your comments on this Opal ice maker and its operating sounds. It's a pleasure having you in the GEA family as well. Take care! Sylvia@GEA
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Nugget ice machine
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the ice machine. But, i haven't had it two years. It leaks from the bottom all over the cabinet. But, it doesn't do it all the time so its hard to pin point where it is coming from. You will never use the wifi features.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Intermittent issues are difficult to troubleshoot. We encourage you to call Opal Ice Maker Support at 1-866-907-6718, M-F 8-8 EST, for further assistance.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great ice maker
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great ice maker! Quiet and keeps the ice cold. In the summer I’ll probably store the ice in the freezer, but for now I can leave it in the bin and it’s ready to use! I love it.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Portable Ice Maker
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was an excellent buy, just what I needed. I am very satisfied and it was a very good deal.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Ice Machine
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this as a gift for my mom and she loves it. The fact that you guys ship to Guam is a plus for me since not every place ships there.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Noise level
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Too noisy & not worth the high price.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Extremely noisy. The ice clumps together because it is an able to keep it cool once made. I could hear it from my bedroom all night. I eventually returned it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Hello- We are sorry to hear that your unit had caused a noise issue and you ended up returning it. We can understand your disappointment. We appreciate our customers’ feedback and suggestions and will send this to our engineers and design team to help us improve or make changes to future builds. We do hope we can earn your trust back in our products and if there is anything else we can help with in the future let us know. Sincerely-Dianna@GEA
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent personal use ice maker
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent ice maker for low quantities. No more than 1 person/day. Would be better if it could be hooked up to a constant water source.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Hello there - Thank you for sharing your feedback on your ice maker. We appreciate your input and understand your desire for a constant water source connection. We'll pass this valuable suggestion along to our product development team for consideration in future enhancements to provide a more convenient ice-making experience. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to assist you. -Kacie@GEAppliances
- Cons mentioned:Reliability
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
DO NOT BUY
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good until it breaks down. And then they send you a refurb that doesn't last either.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .While we strive to meet the needs of all our consumers, we understand there's always room for improvement. We appreciate your valuable feedback, that we'll gladly share with our product design team for review. We hope you allow us to work hard to gain your trust again in the future.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
GE Opal 2. Junk
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Received opal 2 within 48h of ordering. Unboxed, completed setup. Water pouring uncontrollably out of bottom. Poor quality control. Internet search reveals lots of issues with quality. Buyer beware.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Its great until its not working
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its great while its working and once it stops, its a big expensive counterspace taker. Opal support is not good when dealing with the infamous "Defrost" issue - once you experience it, your days of beautiful nugget ice are over.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Hello- We are very sorry to hear you've had this experience. We can understand how upsetting this is for you and will be certain to share this with our engineering and design teams. What is not normal is if your Opal Ice Maker is going into Defrost mode too frequently (ex. every day), or if it goes into Defrost but there are no audible sounds indicating that the auger is frozen. If this happens, it's highly likely the air vents are blocked. If the water well is filled to the upper fill line and no ice is being produced, please perform this simple test: 1. Please start the Opal and switch to cleaning mode. Don't forget to detach the side tank. 2. Remove the screen/filter at the bottom corner of the reservoir, exposing the small white rubber inlet used for water circulation. 3. Make certain that the Opal is not connected to the phone app and that the water well is filled to the upper fill line with distilled water. 4. Remove the ice bin and press the button to see if the Opal pumps water. This could take up to 5 minutes to start. 5. Plug the small inlet with your finger for 10-15 seconds to create a vacuum within the pump/circulation system. 6. Release the plug and wait a minute or until you see water movement. 7. If you do not see a change, you may want to repeat these steps a couple of times. Note: If you see water movement, please switch to ice mode and run for 30 minutes. **You may also need to prime your pump so try using a Turkey Baster/Injector and gently fill the hose that doesn't go to the side tank with water, and then restart the machine. We hope this helps! Joyce@GEAppliances


























