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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 3786 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the Opal 2.0 ice maker's excellent ice quality and ease of use. Many appreciate the side tank and the convenient size, while some find the WiFi connectivity a useful feature. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the noise level, price, and cleaning process.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    New 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.

    Was sent unit with missing parts but I was able to get a replacement but always makes a loud screeching noise. The ice is worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Please make sure you are allowing 4" of air clearance on all sides and back of the ice maker. Also, follow the instructions in the online Owner's Manual for sanitizing and descaling your ice maker when the "Cleaning" indicator begins to flash. It is not normal for the ice maker to continuously make a loud screeching noise as you've indicated. For additional questions or concerns, please contact Opal Support by calling 1-866-907-6718. GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pure joy

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

    Can't believe how much I love this over priced appliance. The ice is great for beverages and making smoothies. I really helps me increase my water intake. When recipes call for cooling down blanched vegetables or eggs, I now have a full supply of ice in order to do the task.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful

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

    The best thing that i buy . Easy to use , the best ice

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hello there - thanks for sharing your review. We’re honored that you’ve given our wonderful Opal Ice Maker the distinction of “the best” thing that you’ve bought in your household! It’s also great to hear that you’re enjoying the ease of use and all the delicious nugget ice. Thank you for choosing GE Appliances and feel free to reach out anytime if there is anything you need. Have a wonderful day! Lauren@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Fantastic ice maker. I personally have had no issues but we had one at work that broke pretty quickly due to the harder water line. If you have soft water though and refill the tank this thing is perfect. Thinking about getting a second for the other house its so good!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love This!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it! I love this kind of ice!! It fits nicely on my countertop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable

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

    Had this for about 2 years and it still works like a charm!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It is a picky machine

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Honestly, not worth the price tag unless you are ready to baby the heck out of the machine. It truly requires a lot of work unless you want to hear it scream loudly constantly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We appreciate you reaching out to us about your Opal ice maker. If you regularly clean, sanitize and descale your unit as described in the manual and continue to have the issues you've described, we encourage you to send us (GE Appliances) a private message on one of our social channels (Facebook, Instagram) with your contact information, model and serial numbers and a copy of your review so we can research your situation. -Vikki@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Cleaning

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ice Maker

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

    The ice is great but the cleaning process takes awhile!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Product

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

    Setup including cleaning process was pretty simple and straight forward. Just be aware that the supply hose from the reservoir to the actual ice maker needs some space. The product delivers exactly what it promises. The only deduction is for the noise. While not “loud” it’s noticeable. If they can solve that, this will be a five star

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great ice

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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.

    I was hesitant after reading some of the reviews but I’m glad I went ahead and purchased this ice maker. It isn’t as loud as people were saying. It sounds the same as the oven running and is quieter than the dishwasher. Started making ice in 20 min and bin was full in like as hour. The price was high so I’m hoping it lasts!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent 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.

    The ice cubes are good, and it makes them pretty fast, but it has a hard time pumping the water and at times the motor makes loud screaming noises.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Greetings - Thank you for sharing your feedback about the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Portable Ice Maker. We're pleased to hear that you are satisfied with the quality and speed of the ice cubes it produces. However, we apologize for the challenges you've faced with water pumping and the motor noise. This certainly does not meet our quality standards, and we understand the inconvenience this has caused. We encourage you to reach out to Opal through their support line at 1-866-907-6718. They will best be able to get this matter resolved. We're here if you have additional comments or questions. -Kacie@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Opal shines like an Opal

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

    After owning and tossing ice makers through the years . I purchased the GE Opal. First off, it looks good doesnt look like a disposable appliance. The cleaning and descaling routines assure longevity for hard water households. Ice production is as indicated. It looks and operates like a upscale appliance

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hi there - Thanks for informing us that you're more than satisfied with the performance of your new GE Profile Opal ice maker. We appreciate your feedback, and hope you have a great day. Best regards. –Don@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pricey but it gets used all the time

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

    Yes, this thing is pricey but it gets used more than any other appliance we own. It makes ice pretty fast and when it melts it cycles it back through for more ice, which is like Sonic ice only without the highschool kid attitude. We bought a filter for it that is supposed to last 6 months, didn't make it 45 days so maybe don't get that.

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

      We're so happy to hear that you love your ice maker! It's such a wonderful appliance to have and guests love it. If you have any concerns, let us know anytime. Thanks for choosing GE! Mike@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage... and so is the Best Buy warranty!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We had the previous version of this. LOVE the ice when it works! After about a year, it stopped making ice, and only made loud noise. We bought the newer version, and this time we purchased the Best Buy warranty, which stated that it was "hassle free, in-home service". Well, fast forward about 7 months, and the ice maker is making ear-piercing noise, and dumping water all over our kitchen. I was so grateful that I purchased the extended warranty. But then, I logged in and found that I needed to make an appointment and take this thing apart and haul it to Best Buy? So much for a hassle-free in-home service! So I drive 30 minutes to the closest Best Buy and drop this thing off, then what? Wait until it gets shipped off for a repair? I thought they were sending a tech out and it would be swapped for a new one. What a scam. I think I paid an extra $100 or so for total coverage, and looks like I'm the one doing the leg work, and will likely get stuck with a patched unit, or a used replacement. I only bought this model because I thought I could just swap it out. Knowing that these units are notorious for breaking down, I would have just passed. What a waste of money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hello - We're truly sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced with your ice maker and the disappointment regarding the warranty process. We understand how frustrating this must be for you, especially after investing in the extended warranty for hassle-free service. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience caused. We encourage you to reach out to Best Buy directly for the best resolution to this matter. Their team will be able to assist you further and provide the necessary support. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused, and we appreciate your understanding. -Kacie@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it!

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

    Best ice machine ever! Makes the perfect ice and very low maintenance. Blows all of the other “nugget” ice makers out of the water!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every penny

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

    This GE nugget ice maker is very simple to use and it's very fast making ice.

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

    Really easy to use and makes amazing ice. Better than the fast food ice nuggets we like so much.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Loved it but didn’t last

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

    I loved my ice machine! That is until I started having problems with it. Water was coming out of my motor a little over the year. I’m contacting customer service to see if I can get a replacement or they can fix it. It’s not fair it lasts a little time compared to other cheaper ones.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We regret to hear you are having trouble with your Opal Ice maker unit as this is not what we would expect. If you haven’t already, we would suggest reaching out to our Opal Support team at 866-907-6718, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, EST. We are confident they will be able to help. GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Home Bar

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

    love the size, the quality and the convenience. perfect for our bar area

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing , Great Quality and Useful

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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!!! I saw this product over social media for a while and I was always tempted to buy it, but thought it was a little pricey. After getting it I would say it’s totally worth the money. I have had for like 2 months now, and have used it every single day.

    I would recommend this to a friend