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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 3786 reviews

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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Average Opal 2.0 user

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

    The opal ice maker is expensive but it does give you delicious chewable ice that is about 1cm square. The nuggets are delicious. I do wish you could hook up directly to a water line instead of continually filling up the side tank. Setup is easy and very straight forward. Go on YouTube and you can find a video that provides 3D print files to allow you to setup a water line directly to the unit. The ice stays for a long time until you make a few cocktails.I do like that it is somewhat portable although it’s large to some. Fits on the countertop great and matches my matte gray cabinets.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great but!

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

    I love it! It works great easy to clean and keeps full!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    convenient and quiet

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

    Best nuggett ice machine hands down. Love the wifi option! I can turn it on ad we return home from a short trip. So convenient! Add in that it's so much quieter than our last ice machine. You cannot go wrong.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best buy always has great service

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product has worked well for me for the past 6 years would recommend getting the warranty. Best buy always treats the customers right I will only buy products from them!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ice Ice Baby

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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.

    Much improved over the 1.0 version we had.. i loved it until i hated it. So far this one seems well built and i love the side tank for refills. Made ice quick, and of course we LOVE this ice... so giving Opal one more chance!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great chewable ice!

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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! My kids eat the ice all day long. Only complaint would be that when it’s making the ice, which is almost all the time it can get a little noisy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great countertop appliance.

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

    This ice maker is a great compliment to regular freezer made ice cubes. It makes ice instantly at a pretty rapid pace. I wouldn't use it as my main ice maker since my family uses a lot of ice. It fits perfectly on my countertop under my cabinets.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Ice Around!!!

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

    It is wonderful. The ice is very good, and we all love it. It is quiet and easy to use. Although on the higher end cost wise, it is well worth it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase!!

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

    Fantastic purchase. Love having constant ice. Great Product

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great nugget 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.

    This is the second Opal we have owned. The ice is great nugget ice. Ice is made fast enough for a standard family or small gatherings. With the attached reserve tank it needs to be refilled about once a day or less. Absorbs the flavor of drinks well and easy to chew.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Once of the best icemakers, but needs a water line

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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 our second opal, but the first 2.0. We loved our first one and tried a different brand when our first wore out. We thought we would try an opal again, however, I miss being able to hook it up directly to the 1/4" line I had plumbed in. It works well for making ice but requires pretty frequent filling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the performance of your Opal Icemaker. We appreciate your input on the water line connection and will share it with our team for future improvement considerations. GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    We love it! Wonderful ice for our drinks

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

    We love this and use it daily! It'll make an odd noise when it needs a cleaning.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Its grear but noisey

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

    Amaizng ice so easy but it does make super loud nosies once a day to defrost. Also it squeels. But ice is amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're happy to hear that you are loving your icemaker! When your icemaker is in need of defrosting, it may start to squeak as ice starts to build up around the mechanisms. There are many other sounds you may hear, check out an article on our website called OPAL ICE MAKER - NORMAL SOUNDS to learn more. Kepp enjoying the ice!- Kianna@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game Changer

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

    This is definitely a game changer; definitely not a need, but something that instantly became part of our daily routine. We have a refrigerator with an ice maker, but this ice changes the game completely, it's fun to eat and everyone uses it several times a day. The installation process was very easy, it does take quite a bit of space on your counter, so keep that in mind. And although some reviews mentioned this is loud, we have found that is a lot quieter than our refrigerator or the dish washer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Best

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best ice machine ever. Makes ice in a timely manner. Easy to use and easy to clean.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Use purified water, and it will run like a champ!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have seen many negative reviews between multiple websites, however, I have had no issues with my machine. I ONLY use purified water in it, and only clean it every 5-6 weeks. It has been running like a charm since November 2020. I think the key is to NOT use tap water. By using purified water, which we have at home in the 5-gallon bottles, it keeps the machine cleaner. It would be nice if the app allowed you more control over the device, like make ice for the next hour(You have to set a schedule to make that happen). Otherwise, no issues. I do go through a lot of purified water when I clean it, but it is worth it since I use this machine several times a day. The ice is the best!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Buy the protection!

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

    Ordering Opal number three. No other countertop ice maker compares. BUY the warranty! The first time I bought this unit I saw multiple reviews noting something will fail within a couple of years and that's what has happened. I starting using distilled water in unit 2, apparently that didn't help but it's made the cleaning much easier.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does exactly what it’s supposed to.

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

    Makes ice fairly quickly, no problems with it at all. It does have a small noise while it’s making noise, not very noticeable. But that’s expected. A little on the pricey side but it is very high quality appliance.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rabbit ice

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

    Love the ice that this produces, and the side tank makes it easier to keep making ice longer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Good Ice!

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

    Got this for our mom for her birthday she was so excited to get a chick fil a/ good ice maker! Super easy to clean and assemble. Love that it reuses the melted ice to make new ice! Everyone in the family is benefiting from this gift! Would definitely recommend buying!

    I would recommend this to a friend