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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 3777 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 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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love our nugget ice

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

    Absolutely love our nugget ice maker. We have received so many complements when guest come over and they love the 'sonic ice'. Can't imagine life without it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best ice ever

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

    Lots of upkeep! Must clean weekly but the most amazing ice ever!! So much better support with Best Buy!!! Don’t buy anywhere else and ALWAYS buy the protection plan!!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best ice

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

    Best ice maker and best ice bit if you let it run out of water the pump might go out after several times trying to run water or it gets moldy often

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hello- Thank you for contacting us with your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new Opal icemaker. Your review means a lot to us and we will definitely send your feedback about the pump and mold to our engineers and design teams so that they may look into this further for any changes or improvements on future builds. So we really appreciate you bringing that to our attention. We hope you continue to enjoy that famous nugget ice and if we can assist with anything in the future please let us know. All the best! Dianna@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Its a Great ice machine!

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

    My kids love this ice machine, because it is well and my fridge ice does not work so i thought let’s buy this and i love this item! It makes the ice faster by putting water!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have!

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

    Best purchase I have ever made from Best Buy! Machine is a favorite in my house so much so that I purchased one for my parents and my brother will be purchasing his own as well. Ice is the perfect size and an absolute must for anyone who loves ice! It is a little in the pricey side, but Worth every penny!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great machine with one flaw

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

    This machine works great but I could not for the life of me get the optional filter to work with my side tank. Other than that, great product. Wife approved!

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t buy

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

    I loved this ice maker however, shortly after purchasing it started making a loud grinding noise. I returned my first one and got another machine. Shortly after that one started making the same noise. Multiple calls to GE and they always told me I just needed to clean it. I always clean my machine and yet this noise persisted. I asked for GE to send me a new machine but they told me to “try” their recommendations first. I told them I was worried about the warranty expiring but they assured me that since I had placed calls BEFORE my warranty that I would be covered. My last call made to them the representative told me I needed to do a deep clean and “prime” my pump and thus would fix my problem. I was so excited as no one ever told me to prime my pump. I followed her instructions and now my ice maker does not make ice! I called GE this morning and told the representative I would like a new ice maker and she told me “Sorry, it’s out of warranty”. When I asked her to review my notes and the confirmation that my warranty would still be valid since I had placed multiple calls she told me that she has no notes on my account. So, now I’m stuck with a machine that doesn’t work and all my patience and trust that GE was going to stand behind this machine was all talk. They pacify you until it’s out of warranty. So disappointed! GE STAND BY YOUR PRODUCTS…

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Please reach out to us (GE Appliances) via private message on Facebook, X, or Instagram so that we may learn more about your situation. Make sure to include your full serial and model numbers, any service confirmation or case numbers you have, along with a copy of this review. Lauren@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 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.

    Setup was easy...After going through the cleaning process, filled the tank and had the first ice in 14 minutes. Ice is great. We also gained some space in our freezer since we dont use our ice maker any more. If you can afford this ice maker and like the nugget style ice then I recommend you go for it.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Has flaws

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

    This is a must have item for people who love nugget ice but it does have some issues. Pros: -Looks nice -Has wifi/app to schedule ice making -Ice is soft and chewy -Has side tank Cons: -Can be loud when making ice -WiFi/App can be flaky and every couple of months it has to be reset and the schedule redone -Takes up a lot of counter space -Expensive One more thing to note, don't be dumb like I was and put the ice bin or side tank in the dishwasher because they can and will shrink and warp (don't ask me how I know :( ).

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Most used appliance in the house!!!

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

    Best purchase we've made in a long time!! Most used appliance in our house! Good chewing ice, just not quite as good as Sonic. These nuggets are a little harder, but still love it! Makes every beverage so much more enjoyable!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just like sonic ice

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

    Great ice! A little noisy but it’s worth it for the ice

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes that good ice

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

    Excellent product. Super fast and easy set up. Easy to maintain and clean. Definitely recommend this product. I've had this product about a month and have been very happy with the outcome. We are a family of 5 and used 16 ice trays a day having to refill them. With this machine we haven't even had to use the ice treats.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as advertised

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

    Works an advertised and has been nice addition to our bar/wine room. Makes pellets at a very good rate so we don’t run out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're happy to hear you're enjoying your Opal Icemaker. This is a wonderful unit that allows you to use "the good ice" in every drink made at home. We're confident this unit will continue to be an asset in your everyday life. GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best ice Ever!!!

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

    This is a true nugget ice maker. Its Chick-fil-A ice. Love this machine. Would recommend this to all my friends.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Ice Machine!

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

    Awesome ice maker! The pellet ice is clean and produces very fast. One note is to clean the system once a month by using a descaler so that the pumps don't clog up or use ultra-filtered water.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great ice, terrible machine.

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

    Good while it works. The machine developed an unberable grinding and whining noise. I purchased a protection plan for it, but Best buy is refusing to service it even with 2 year protection plan because the protection plan is only good for 1 year... apparently.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We are sorry to hear you are experiencing trouble with your Opal Unit and would like to look into this for you. If you could please send us a PM/DM on any of our social media pages and please reference this review. Dianna@GE Profile GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Ice maker!

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

    Excellent ice maker, makes Sonic ice quickly. We use ours at home and carry it with us when we camp in our motor home and it pays for itself in savings by not having to buy ice. But it’s the quality and crunch of the ice my wife loves. Best birthday gift ever. Be sure to get Geek Squad protection.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great device but. ..

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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.

    Love the sonic ice but the thing I don't like is the cleaning process. Too time consuming

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We’re glad you love the ice your Opal produces! Regarding the cleaning process, we do want to make maintenance of your Opal as simple and convenient as possible. If it might be helpful, we have details on care and cleaning on page 7 of the manual; if you’d like to view that, you can do so on our GE Appliances website when you look up the model number and go to the product page. Your feedback will be shared with our team for consideration, and we’re confident the Opal will serve your needs well for a long time to come. GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Pellet Ice Machine

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

    I love this pellet ice machine- makes ice quickly and was easy to set up. It makes perfect ice! I’m in love with it!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
      Posted .

      What a great choice! We are happy to hear you are loving your new Opal icemaker unit and that it’s been working great in your home. We are sure that you will enjoy using this especially when making those nice cold drinks on the upcoming hot summer days! GE_Appliances