Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- XPIO13BCBT
- |
- SKU:
- 10736194
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 3777 reviews
(3,777 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.0
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers recognize the Opal 2.0 ice maker for its excellent ice quality and ease of use. The side tank and compact size are also appreciated features. However, some customers have concerns about the noise level, reliability, price, and cleaning process.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Ice qualityCons mentioned:Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GE Profile
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The good ice, need I say more. We love this machine, it does occasionally makes a weird noise.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it - just purchased a 2nd unit!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have been using this same ice maker for 4 years and love it! Just purchased another unit for a friend who is going thru cancer treatments. The ice is comforting...and helps with hydration. It's a great ice maker!
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A little over a month in and we still love it. Love how easy it is to clean versus the small cheaper ones. It’s nice and quiet on our countertop and looks good. We keep the nightlight on.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Shockingly Good
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The wife wanted me to buy a built in ice maker. After installation it was well over $3K. I purchased this to avoid appease her. She was prepared to hate it, mainly because she wanted the built in like one of her friends. Guess what - she admitted to loving this a few days after I set it up. The ice is perfect and the price for the "good ice" is a fraction of what I was going to have to spend. Best purchase of 2020. (sad commentary I know - but this thing is still really good).
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My ice nugget
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this machine. I had it was 3 years makes the best ice u can think of.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Black Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Cleaning, Noise level
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Daunting maintenance
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm not going to lie. I love this machine but I echo all the one star reviews. Yes, it does make a noise and it gets worse over time but I could live with that. However, the maintenance is absolutely daunting. I follow the instructions, descale every 2 weeks, use bottled water only. But, the mold is just aweful---in the tubing and in the holding chamber. I have to remove the backing just to get to the chamber every 2 weeks. There's scales in the tubing and there's no way to get to it, not even vinegar descale every 2 weeks. If there's an easier way to replace the tubing myself, I would gladly do it. Started having problems about 1 year in. Now, 16 months in, its' days are numbered. GE, if you're reading this, there's got to be a better way to clean this.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Black Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .If black residue is seen inside the Opal Ice Maker (including hoses and tanks), it can be caused by mineral build-up in the machine. Even with filtered water, minerals come through that will build up over time. We recommend the following to help maintain your Opal Ice Maker and remove mineral residue; increase the frequency of the cleaning cycles performed, run the cleaning cycle weekly with a bleach solution, and run a cleaning cycle monthly with vinegar to remove mineral deposits and to limit build-ups over time. -- If these tips don’t help, please reach out to us via private message on Facebook or Instagram so that we may learn more about your situation. Make sure to include your full serial and model numbers along with a copy of this review.
- Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great EXPENSIVE ice maker
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Makes great ice in perfect size nuggets. Makes ice fast. The only minus is that it has to be cleaned every three weeks with a time consuming process, and high cost.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth every penny I paid for it.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.family loves it. Gets used 100 times a day. Doesn't leak, unless you don't connect hoses well. If ice melts it gets recycled into the machine and becomes ice again. Only complaint would be if I could hook it to my refrigerator line so I don't have fill up the reservoir so often.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Black Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Hey there- We are happy to hear that so far you are getting a lot of use out of this great unit and its been working great for you. We appreciate you being a valued GEA customer and if we can help with anything else you need in the future, please let us know. Sincerely- Dianna@GEA
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SamW
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good ice maker that’s easy to use. Like the pellet ice!
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Noise level, Reliability
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Horrible product for the money
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had my og machine for a year then it died. Turned it in a went through 4 machines within 1 month before this loud noise starts. Then get new machine and it lasted 6 months returned to qeek squad now it had to be sent in for repair (policy change)and now best buy had this machine for 4 weeks with no info so stay away from the machine and geek squad. Toatal rip off.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Hey there - We are sincerely sorry for the ongoing challenges you've faced with your ice maker. It's disheartening to hear about the issues you've encountered, and we understand the frustration this has caused. We strongly encourage you to continue working with Best Buy and Geek Squad to resolve this issue. We're positive they will be able to get this fixed. Please know that you can also contact Opal Support at 1-866-907-6718. -Kacie@GEAppliances
- Cons mentioned:Cleaning, Noise level
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Great idea, not a great product
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We have owned two of these so far... the first one started making loud noises and then started leaking. Got another one and it also started leaking. In addition, these things are a pain to clean, and nearly impossible to keep clean. Mold grows throughout the tubes of this thing.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We are sorry that you are having issues with your Opal leaking. During normal operation, condensation forms on the bottom surface of the ice bin. This water will sometimes collect and drip down the lower front surfaces of the ice maker that may look like a leak. The included drip tray can be installed in front of the Opal to collect this water. If this isn't what you are experiencing and your Opal Ice Maker is not working properly you can contact Opal Ice Maker Support, or call 1-866-907-6718, M-F 8-8 EST, for further assistance.
- Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Ice Maker
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great. Love the crunchy nugget ice it makes.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great ice - Terrible noise.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love everything about it, but the noise it makes sometimes... just horrible. Nearly every review mentions the noise - believe it. Here is a sample from 6 feet away. Keep in mind you get this about twice a day for 10 minutes or so each time. https://youtu.be/Ffnw9esi-Eg
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The good ice, at long last!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This ice machine is one of the best things I've ever purchased. The ice is perfection. After using one at home and loving it, we even bought one for my office.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ice maker
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best kind of ice maker without having a plumber install it. The ice ice like Sonic ice which in our neck of the woods means it’s the greatest possible.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice qualityCons mentioned:Noise level
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
SCREECHING SOUND IS REAL! Don't buy this one!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Right from the start this ice maker has made a screeching sound during the defrost. It started off small, the screech, and now it is sounds like the machine is dying a slow death. While the machine makes ice, which is it's intended purpose, it also makes this terrible sound, so loud that if you are watching a movie in the other room you must turn it off. And, GE OPAL Support is MINIMAL at best. I am guessing this thing will not last long.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect little nugget ice!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My husband and I absolutely love this ice machine! Fits perfect on our coffee bar, was a little bigger than we expected, however the ice is perfect little nuggets and makes all our beverages even better!
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel. works amazing.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small office setting
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We purchased this for our small office (7 employees) and we have been very satisfied. It makes plenty of ice for all of us. So far we have not even come close to running low. As soon as you scoop some out, it starts working on a new batch so that it is always full.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what we wanted
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We love this. My kids eat ice like crazy, so this soft ice is perfect for them. I love this ice for my soft drinks. The only downfall is that it doesn’t hook to a water line to provide an endless supply of water. Instead, we just have to frequently refill the side tank.
This review is from GE Profile - Opal 2.0 38-lb. Portable Ice maker with Nugget Ice Production, Side Tank, and Built-in WiFi - Stainless Steel
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