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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 663 reviews

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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78%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker for its excellent ice quality and overall performance. Users appreciate its ease of use, adequate capacity, sleek design, and convenient size, with some also finding the connectivity feature useful. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the noise level and the frequency of required maintenance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best nugget icemaker!

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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.

    this is a rebuy - i had the original since July 2020. This 2.0 unit works really well. The ice is a bit better and has a softer crunch! Several upgrades - metal scoop with a magnetic holder. Screen filter for motor. All with the same functions. I think this one may be a touch quieter. But it pretty quiet for a counter appliance. There are some new features like the descaler and the inhibiter filter. Looking forward to years of use from this new version!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crunchy ice all the time.

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

    Great ice any time you want it. This machine gets the family to drink more water due to the soft crunchy ice. Nice color and storage for the scoop. Reservoir helps with low upkeep.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Works as expected. Makes ice quickly. If you are going to use distilled water you need 3 gallons between the initial cleaning/flush and then making ice.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product, on the pricey side

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

    Only downside is the product is big and is slightly noisy but it makes perfect, chewable ice that no other ice maker can.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!!

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Makes great ice super fast. The worst part about these units is the maintenance and keeping it clean, but man when you have large parties or specialty drinks there is nothing better. Our house fridge has super small ice bin, so we end up using this everyday more than most I am sure. Everyone wants one, but nto all can find it at the price we did.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nugget ice

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

    You want real nugget ice this is it. Not only does it look good but it also gives you Real Sonic ice. Really enjoy this product. We use it all the time.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GE Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank

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

    Im very happy that i bought this Nugget Ice Machine. It makes the small nuggets like Sonic has. Its very easy to use. This is the best one that i have ever bought. I highly recommend this one. I use it everyday and the ice stays in it. You never have to empty. Just fill up the water tank.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great new model

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

    This has major improvements from the 1 series of the 2.0. This makes ice so much faster and will run all day. The filter reminder, Descale and sanitize reminder is great. The only problem is if you have hard water you are cleaning this every week. you have to do it right or the sensor will not turn off. This is worth the buy they have made great improvements with this.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Ice fast!

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

    The ice makes ice very fast. It is so good. The ice is like sonic but better. Easy to operate.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great job

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

    Makes ice fast and alot of it. Only complaint i have is not having the ability to cancel out certain lights for cleaning or filter by wifi.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Loud machine

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

    Whennthe item works it will make ice. The problems start when it starts to make noise. This usually starts in 1 to 2 weeks of purchase. The noise songs like a very angry and loud cat being sucked into a vacuum cleaner and the noise will last for longer and longer periods of time. I took the first one back and exchanged it for a new one, which ran well for about 1 week then the noise started agian. After a great deal of research with my noise canceling headphones i found out it has to cleaned with a cleaning solution very frequently. I proceeded to clean it for several days and bought ice from the store. After multiple cleaning cycles i drained ot and turned it back on and it made ice. The noise quickly returned at a lower volume. Now it sounds the same just quieter. Now it sounds like you have a large pillow on the cat While its being pulled into the vacuum. Quieter but not soothing. My suggestion is to use the money you would spend on this to repair the freezer ice maker which i did not do. If you still need an ice maker look somewhere else unless you live in a very large house, or place the ice maker in a seperate building

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're sorry to hear you're experiencing a loud sound from your Opal, and we'd like to help. We do recommend frequent cleaning/descaling of the unit to ensure proper performance. However, we also recommend the use of only distilled water in the unit, to cut down on the mineral deposits made in the machine. You can find the full cleaning instructions starting on page 7 of the Use and Care Manual which is linked in the "Features" section of this product page. GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Great product, easy to use and assemble. Great qulity.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Could be better

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

    I bought this for my mother. It was easy setting up and looks really nice! However every once in a while it will squeal really loud. The side water tank is easy to refill.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We'd like to help go over the sounds you are noticing with your Opal. We recommend checking out our article titled "Opal Ice Maker - Normal Sounds" on our GE Appliances website. A squeak sound can be heard when the Opal is in need of defrosting, it may start to squeak as ice starts to build up around the mechanisms. The defrost cycle is automatic and may take 10 to 45 minutes. GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Maintenance requirements

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Opal ice machine

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

    Works well, makes ice fast. Machine is extremely delicate though, needs maintenance every 2 weeks. Not for the average person who doesn’t keep up with maintenance.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quiet ice maker for counter

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

    Love it! The wife and kids are huge fans of the chick fil a ice and now we have it at the house. The side tank is a huge help. It pumps out ice quick. Looks good too

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Happy with product!!

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

    Ice is high quality and abundant. Only draw back is the unit keeps asking to be sanitized after we have only used for less than a month and already have sanitized it twice.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Ice Machine

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

    Makes lots of ice in just 30-40 minutes. Easy to use. Fills the bucket with just one water fill. Love the suze if the ice too. Just replaced one i had 4 years with the new model! Firget the undercounter built ins!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Maintenance worth it!

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

    Great machine! Most annoying part is the upkeep and cleaning, but worth it for that good nugget ice!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but not great. But good enough

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

    So I really enjoy the ice maker when it’s working perfect, but every now and then I feel like it doesn’t get water from the side tank. I think this has to do with the size of the machine and where I have it located. Make sure you have adequate space so the water lines don’t get constricted. I think that is the issue I have and then I have to put water in the tank and that will take care of it for a while. The second issue is when you open the container to get ice it always drips no matter what. This issue I have no clue on how to fix. I had seen it in other reviews but went ahead and bought it anyways I needed a more reliable ice maker. Other than that it work great there is always nice crushed ice ready for you cup. I don’t think these issues are enough for me to return it and will deal with them. Better than dealing with my crusty old ice maker I had to clean once a week.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GE Ice Maker

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

    Makes great ice! It is a little louder than I thought it would be. Holds ice for about 18 hours before it begins to melt. I do like that it continues to make ice as the ice in the drawer melts. It's a very good product!

    I would recommend this to a friend