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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 495 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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77%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Ice maker

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

    Worked only for 2 months and completely stopped working

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We'd like to help out with your Opal not operating. We recommend getting in touch with our support team for assistance. You can do so by calling 1-866-907-6718. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    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.

    This is the second ice machine I've purchased. The first one stopped working after 2 months. The second machine arrived broken. I am very disappointed with craftsmanship of this product!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We appreciate you letting us know what happened. We would like to gather some additional details about the issue you're experiencing with your Opal. Please contact Opal Support at 1-866-907-6718, M-F 8-8 EST. – Don@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Recommend not buying due to materials

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

    My review is based not on its use but on the materials that are toxic. According to the message (should be a big red warning) the product contains Barium, Antimony, Arsenic, inorganic Arsenic and the list goes on.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We comply with all federal and state chemical labeling laws. Disclosure of this list does not necessarily mean that the product is unsafe or poses a health risk. We report based on the list of over 800 chemicals required by law, including wood dust, nickel (found in stainless steel), and other common chemicals. Even inaccessible parts of a product are part of our reporting methods. All of these disclosures can be found on our website. -Michael@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Terrible

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

    Not a great machine had to exchange it twice due to errors I'm coming across and customer service is terrible with trouble shooting it. It always says sanitize or add water.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We would like to look into this situation for you. Could you please PM/DM us on any of our social media pages with a little more information including the model and serial number on your unit? Also please reference this review. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stopped working after 5 weeks

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

    All sorts of issues on this according to users online. There are weird fixes like tilting it on its side to get it going again. Mine stopped making ice after 5 weeks. Best Buys awful return policy is 14 days buyer beware

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're sorry you're having issued with your Opal and encourage you to send us (GE Appliances) a private message on one of our social channels (Facebook, Instagram) with your contact information, model and serial numbers and a copy of your review so we can research your situation. -Vikki@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Does Not Live Up to the Previous Model

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

    I had the previous model and the instructions to perform routine maintenance was very well written. These are not. Returning to store.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Thanks for sharing your feedback. If you have additional questions, we recommend contacting Opal Support at 1-866-907-6718, M-F 8-8 EST. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Piece of crap

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

    I paid $630 for a piece of equipment that broke before I had it 30 days and Best Buy says the item is no longer returnable. I have receipt and everything. 30 Days. What a great deal!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We share your concern and appreciate you making us aware of your experience. We encourage you to send us (GE Appliances) a private message on one of our social channels (Facebook, Instagram) with your contact information, model and serial numbers, service history, and a copy of your review so we can research your situation. -Vikki@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t do it!

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

    Buyer beware! Read the reviews., this is a terrible product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're happy to help with any issues you're having with your Opal. Please send us a private message via Facebook, Instagram, X with your contact information, complete model/serial numbers, and a copy of this review. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst ice maker ever !!

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

    Horrible ! Don’t waste ur time getting this , I bought 2 and it worked for 2-3 months then just quit . Got another one it worked for a month and kept telling me to add water , it had water in it ! For $600.00 plus you think it would be AMAZING ! Nope !!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We certainly understand how important it is to have your ice maker working properly. We strongly encourage you to contact Opal at 1-866-907-6718. They will best be able to get this resolved. -Kacie@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    RUN!!! DON'T BUY

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

    Don't Buy. GE doesn't want to warranty the merchandise.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We certainly want to assist with any issue you're having with your Opal. The unit comes with a one-year warranty, and we're glad to offer assistance after that timeframe as well. We have troubleshooting available in an article on our GE Appliances website, titled "Opal Ice Maker - Troubleshooting"; you can view that when you look up the title and click the 'Support' tab. If the unit specifically isn't making ice, we also have an article about that on our GE Appliances website, titled "Opal Ice Maker - Not Making Ice". Among other tips, we recommend disconnecting the Opal from power for 3 to 4 hours; this resets the electrical components and can often solve an issue. If you aren't able to solve the issue you're having with troubleshooting, please send us a private message over our GE Appliances social media (such as Facebook or Instagram) with a copy of this review, any confirmation number you may have, the model/serial numbers and any proof of purchase you have, and your contact information. With that information, we can look into your situation further. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    GARBAGE!

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

    This thing is garbage! It worked great for a couple of weeks and now continues to say "Add Water" no mater what you do. I've tried cleaning it, descaling, priming the pump, etc., etc. I've now had it just more than month and it won't work at all, and of course I'm beyond the return date. What a waste of nearly $600.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We know how important it is to have an icemaker that works properly, especially after a few weeks of use. We strongly encourage you to contact Opal at 1-866-907-6718. They will best be able to assist you in taking advantage of your one-year warranty. GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Ice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful product, High quality components.

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

    Let me first say that we have a number of GE Profile products including our entire kitchen (oven, microwave, stovetop, fridge, etc). We also have a GE Profile coffee maker which we love. We needed to add an ice maker to our bar area as we never seem to have enough ice around our home. When the ice maker arrived, I was exited to set it up. It is important that you clean the system a few times and clean the components before you start making ice. The device started making ice within 10-15 minutes of starting it up. It continued to make ice for several hours until the ice drawer was filled up. I knew the ice would be smaller than most types of ice ("pearl" ice) but it was smaller than I thought it was going to be. Despite that, I filled up my glass with a couple of scoops of ice and started enjoying a cool drink. I was surprised that two scoops took up a large percentage of the ice contained in the ice drawer. After I scooped the ice out, the ice maker started making ice again and the drawer was full again in a couple of hours. The next morning, I noticed the drawer had lost some of the volume of ice that was contained in it before I went to be the evening before. I didn't think much of it, but this kept happening every time I would scoop ice out, and the machine replaces the ice to "full." What I've noticed is the ice drawer can't be kept at a stable frozen temp so there is a fair amount of melting on the bottom of the ice drawer. This causes the ice maker to run to replace the lost ice....and the machine runs a lot. It isn't loud, but it can be heard constantly as our bar area is adjacent to our living room. As we're watching TV, the machine is continually making ice. GE has created a beautiful small appliance with this ice maker. It looks great on the top of the bar. The LED light shines a light on the ice and makes a nice glow in the evening hours. My only problem with this ice maker is that I want to make more ice that doesn't melt in the drawer and offers more substantial ice pellets for drinks. This ice is not the right kind of ice for cocktails, its is better-used for ice water, cold soft drinks an other alcoholic beverages. I hope in future generations of this countertop ice maker, more space will devoted to storing ice and making it colder so it doesn't continually melt in the drawer.

  • Pros mentioned:
    Capacity, Ice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good ice machine, make sure you are ok with sounds

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

    The GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker is a great solution if you are looking for a machine that creates quite a bit of chewable ice cubes. You no longer must make a trip to your favorite gas station to be able to get the ice that everyone likes. It has a large water supply tank to constantly supply the ice maker. The ice storage tank holds quite a bit of ice, plenty to make 5 to 6 people happy to get a full cup of ice. It does have a few drawbacks after using it for a week. The setup process might be a bit of a hassle because you need to use a bleach solution to clean and sanitize the ice maker before you can start. It looks like after you set this thing up, you should be familiar with the process to sanitize this machine in the future. It appears the machine will want you to sanitize with the bleach solution at least once a week. If you have the ice maker far away from the sink, make sure you have a bucket that can be put lower than the machine to drain it out since you need to disconnect water tubes to drain the machine. The second annoyance is that condensation builds up on the bottom of the storage tank and this causes the machine to drip water on the front of the machine when you open the ice storage tank. There is a drip tray provided but that adds to the footprint of the machine. I would like to think that if they designed the ice storage tray slanted at an angle, the condensation would just drain back into the water supply instead of dripping towards the front of the machine. The third annoyance is the sound of the machine when making ice. My kids keep saying is there a dying cat around the house. I would describe it as a low whistle when the ice is being made. If you are hoping to have a quiet house, then this machine is not something you will want in your house. However, after having used other ice making machines, this one is a tad bit quieter. Just realize that this will add background noise to your house that you may or may not want. But given how much ice we eat a day since getting this machine, I find it well worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Overpriced at best buy

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

    Best buy jacked the price up over $100 more than competitors

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      To best address your concern, please reach out to Best Buy support by calling 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289) or by visiting the Support Center at the Best Buy website. Lauren@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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

    Unit stopped making ice after a few months - says add water. Occasionally will make ice then stops for a long time. Will not recommend this product. Expected more at this price point.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We recommend checking out the “Opal Ice Maker - Not Making Ice, Water Well is Full” troubleshooting article on our GE Appliances website for guidance. -- We also recommend descaling and sanitizing your unit to keep nugget ice tasting fresh and ice maker performing properly. For full instructions, see the System Descaling / Sanitizing Procedure section starting on page 7 of the Owner’s Manual, which can be viewed at the bottom of the Features tab on the product page of the Best Buy website. Lauren@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Used product in box

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

    Had to return, it was a used product, I asked the sales person when brought out, they said of course not, but when I took it home it had water in it. I returned it to the the store and got the bullet one instead. So far so good .

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're sorry to hear that you had this experience with your ice maker. We understand how important it is to have a product that meets your expectations, and we understand your decision to return your unit. We do hope to have the opportunity to earn you trust back in our brand in the future. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broken within days

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

    Broke within 2 months of purchasing. Horrible value - you are better off buying ice directly from a store than investing in a pebble ice machine not built to last!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're glad you reached out. For help with this concern, please contact Opal Support at: 1-866-907-6718, M-F 8-8 EST. -Don@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Ice machine

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

    I’ve had it about one month and it already stopped making ice. I’m going to have to return it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We know this situation with your new Opal may be difficult, and we want to assist. We have articles on our GE Appliances website with troubleshooting that we recommend reviewing, titled "Opal Ice Maker - Not Making Ice" and "Opal Ice Maker - Troubleshooting". You can view those articles when you look up the titles and click the 'Support' tab. Among the other tips in those articles, you may want to try resetting the unit by disconnecting it from power for 3 to 4 hours before reconnecting; this resets the electrical components and can often resolve an issue. If you're not able to resolve the problem, please send us a private message over our GE Appliances social media (such as Facebook or Instagram) with a copy of this review and your contact information. With that information, we can certainly review your situation further. -Sarah@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dont bother. It will have something go wrong -2

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

    Read review in here with the same title...i had same problem "add water" . Lasted less than 2 weeks.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Thanks for letting us know what happened. We encourage you to reach out to Best Buy directly for assistance with this concern by calling: 1-800-433-5887. If Best Buy is unable to assist, Please contact Opal Support at: 1-866-907-6718, M-F 8-8 EST. -Don@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    Less than a month old and i have to return it. It only works when it wants to

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're sorry to hear that you're not having the best experience with the Opal. We would like the opportunity to help with your concern. Please contact Opal Support at: 1-866-907-6718, M-F 8-8 EST. -Don@GEAppliances GE_Appliances