Customers appreciate the Opal 2.0's excellent ice quality and overall performance, frequently praising its ease of use and attractive design. However, some users find the machine noisy and require regular maintenance, including filter replacements and descaling. The water tank capacity and the need for frequent sanitization are also points of concern for some customers. While the compact size is a plus for many, others find the weight to be a significant drawback.
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Pros mentioned:
Ice quality, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Works great love the ice low maintenance great units
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I LOVE this ice maker, but it stopped making ice after just 2 months. It says to "add water", but it clearly is filled with water. I'm on hold with GE now. I'm sure they will rectify the situation.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good machine
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Is a good machine. It could be a bit less noisy will be great
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I wanted to wait a full month before reviewing the product. got extended warranty because some reviews made me nervous and the item is costly. bulky item, but so far love the product and love pebble ice so much. it’s been a great addition for the summer. I worry how much we could possibly use it in the winter. but guess we will see. but right now while it’s warm out, it’s been a game changer. my boyfriend and I use it every day.
we use distilled water.
sure I guess the sanitize weekly thing is a little time consuming, but worth it.
We're so glad to hear you're loving your Opal, and the nugget ice it produces! We're confident it will continue to serve your needs well for a long time to come (even in winter!). -Sarah@GEAppliances
Pros mentioned:
Ice quality
Cons mentioned:
Maintenance
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not a convenient product
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The ice is great and that's about it. The machine requires sanitizing weekly, which requires you to take the entire machine apart, move it to a sink and flush bleach thru it. And then it requires descaling once a month - every time you put the machine back together it'll throw an "Add Water" issue. The machine is overpriced and a hassle. Returning it is a nightmare as you only have 2-weeks and you better have all the boxes, Styrofoam, etc. Honestly I've never regretted purchasing something more in my life.
We appreciate you sharing your experience with the Opal Ice Maker and we're sorry to hear that you plan to return the unit. If you still have the unit in your possession, please PM/DM us on Facebook/Instagram/X with a copy of your review, and the complete model/serial numbers of your unit so we can further investigate. -Don@GEAppliances
Pros mentioned:
Ice quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Louder than the old versions
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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This is our third ice maker and no. 2 from GE. Last one died from the discharge cone motor dying. The new filter should help with scale build up and it has better reminders for sanitizing and descaling. The fan in the back is bigger and louder.
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After a couple of months the ice maker started making a squealing noise. Other people in reviews have mentioned this as well. We descaled the unit and the noise went away. It works great and I’m extremely happy with the purchase. Just understand ahead of time that you will have to clean it every couple of months.
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This icemaker was purchased after a smaller countertop one died. I've had this a week and LOVE it. It makes the best ice and the water take is a game changer. I like that there is an app to remind me to clean it. The tray opens and tilts out, so you can hold your cup and scoop your ice without worrying that the tray is going to fall. Also, the magnetic scoop holder is genius.
This was more expensive than my first icemaker but well worth the investment.
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The Opal 2 ultra is an improvement over the older Opal 2. Still not overly quiet but it is on par with ice machines so buyer beware you are getting what you are paying for. The ice is slightly less dense, but this is actually nicer for people who like to chew the ice and if you don't why are you spending or thinking of spending this kind of money on a specialty ice machine. Overall, I love it and well worth the money. The cleaning schedule is a necessary evil, so if you don't want to clean it, get a different type of ice machine.
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Amazing product that kept continually kept the ice flowing when our fridge malfunctioned! Would highly recommend this product to anyone in the market for a great ice machine!
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I really enjoyed this product once and awhile you get a product that is better than advertised and this ice maker is that quite simply put. It has been a great ice maker clean and efficient as advertised. There has been no issue since I purchased it months ago I followed manufacturers guidelines and off it went working … can I get please get refrigerator that works this well with built ice maker.
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Bought this for my wife for Christmas. She's always wanted a nugget ice maker. This one is awesome and well built. Loads of capacity and makes ice fast. Cleaning process isn't too hard and keeps ice nice and fresh tasting. We love the light and the extra storage tank is super easy to fill. The magnetically attached scoop holder and scoop can be placed anywhere on the side of the unit. Love this thing!
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I love this ice maker. It makes the best chewable nugget ice out there. But keep in mind it comes at a price, be prepared for routine cleaning of your machine to keep it performing at its peak. To me it’s worth the time and effort because I like to eat a lot of ice. This is my second GE Opal and I highly recommend it!
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Love the opal ice machine. I had one of the originals and when it stopped making ice regularly I purchased another one. I use this machine all day and it does great at keeping up with my ice addiction.