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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 618 reviews

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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79%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:
    Capacity, Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love This!!

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

    I love this ice maker! It is so nice and makes ice quickly and as long as you keep the water tank filled up you never run out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Ice I've Found

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

    Have enjoyed this ice since I plugged it in. It does not take long to fill up with Ice and to keep it full.

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

    Better than i expected

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

    I’m not a fan of ice, but I got it for my wife for Christmas. Now that I’ve tried it, I’m hooked and eating ice all the time! I need to find her a diffrent gift exclusively for her next year.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 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.

    This ice maker is great and doesn’t take up much space

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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.

    Very pleased with this product and the customer service I received.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

    eating nugget ice from this machine is heaven, easy to use

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome ice machine!

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

    This is a great ice maker. It looks good and makes high quality ice. Runs smoothly and the ice is perfect!

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not a convenient product

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

    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.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      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 GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Nugget Ice Maker

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

    We previously had the Opal 1.0 and had issues so we were kind of skeptical going with GE again. However, with this model it seemed like they addressed the issues with overheating causing the unit not to make ice. On this model there are two radiators and a fan on the back along with an removable air filter. These additions so far seem to keep the unit a lot cooler. Hopefully, we can get more than two years out of it. We love it so far. Gets ice in about 15 mins and full in about 4 hours 2-3 hours.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Thank you for your review and putting your trust in us again. Glad you were able to upgrade to the newer version. This new Opal will be sure to keep up with all your cold drinks and become a fast favorite in your home! GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Opal 2.0

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

    Machine has its flaws sometimes. On my third machine but still the best out in the market in my opinion

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Loved the ice, they just didn't work right.

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

    So we bought one, got it home and was excited about using it, well it leaked water from the bottom, water came out where the screws are on the bottom so we took it back and got another one just like it. We were still excited about using the second one. We got it set up and tried it out and no water leaks, andit was making ice.We thought, this is great! Then it started making a really loud squealing noise a couple hours later. We turned it off, unplugged it and set it up again, we tried working with it for a few day and it would always start squealing so we took it back. We are so disappointed because we really loved the one our son has. I would upload a video with the noise it made but it's not giving me the option.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Thank you sharing your experience with your Opal ice maker as your insights are important and valued. - Vikki@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Love and Hate this machine!

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

    We love the ice!!!! But we are now using our 4th machine. Our machines were cleaned and cared for just as directed. We pet and pamper all of them but between 12-18 months on each of them, they die. Obviously we love the ice enough to keep buying the machines but my best advise is DO NOT buy without purchasing the extended insurance coverage

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're thrilled to hear you love the ice and want to say thanks for your continued support. That said, we're truly sorry to hear you've experienced repeated issues with your machines, even with proper care. We can understand how frustrating that must have been, and we really appreciate your feedback. We'll be sure to share your experience with our product team for further review. If you ever need assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out to us directly. We're always happy to help! - Julia@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Capacity, Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best nugget ice machine on the market.

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

    Makes amazing nugget ice. Very easy to clean. The side tank is a amazing. Very high quality machine. Would give 6 stars if I could.

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

    The 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.

    This is amazing appliance for my kitchen. We go through almost 5 gals of water a week. That is how much we use and actually eat this ice

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Purchase with caution

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

    I have had to return two of these a year apart. I am not sure what is malfunctioning but up until then they were great. If you purchase I would most definitely get the warranty.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're sorry to hear you've previously had some issues with your Opal, and we'd like to help. If you have any trouble with your replacement unit, please reach out to us on one of our social media platforms, like Facebook, via direct message. We'd be happy to help you however we can. GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Big Difference in Noise Levels

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

    Love it’s much quieter than the other model I bought before this ice maker. The descale lights shows up frequently; even after cleaning 3 days earlier? My family loves the ice nuggets!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    This ice maker is the best I ever had. I love the way it makes the ice nuggets. I would recommend this ice maker to everyone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great nugget ice maker

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

    This unit is great to use and relatively easy to set up. It makes eyes a very quickly so you will have no shortage of the best ice around!

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

    Perfect Nugget Ice

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

    Love it so far. Makes great ice, easy to use, and the black color actually hides well in the corner of the countertop, so it is not an eyesore (which was an initial concern when we bought it). Recommend using distilled water for crystal clear nuggets and minimum mineral scaling build up

    I would recommend this to a friend