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
Cons mentioned:
Maintenance requirements
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!!
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
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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.
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If you like to crunch on ice then this is the way to go. It also does a good job of thoroughly cooling down your choice of drink. The ice maker is not the quietest, if you are within 15 - 20 feet you can hear it above normal ambient sound level. The cooling fan is the main culprit of the sound. Sanitizing the unit is a bit of a pain.
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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!
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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!
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Ice is great, I like that I can use filtered water in it. Maintaining it is a bit annoying, have to take it to the sink drain it and run vinegar through it for a while to get it back running well.
While the Opal only requires the use of potable water, using distilled water in the machine will decrease the frequency of required cleanings. When using distilled water, we recommend sanitizing the unit once a month. Descaling may not be required at all when using distilled water, as you most likely will not need to remove mineral deposits.
Pros mentioned:
Capacity, Ice quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GE Opal 2.0 Ultra Ice Maker
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I have had the original GE for almost 20 years. It was time to upgrade. The newest version makes ice faster and has the large side tank that is a game changer. The cleaning feature is much easier; the magnetic scooper is a must
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This unit is a great ice maker. I add filtered water to enhance the "flavor" of the water. No flavor means great tasting water. The only reason I didn't give a 5 stars was because of the price.
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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.
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2nd 1 i purchased 1st one failed by my own fault , didnt descale as much as i should have , great ice maker just what the wife ordered. it does require to be maintained and decaled with a new filter once a month. especially if you have hard water, but even with filter or bottled water descaling is required
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It makes fantastic ice… but it is wildly unusable. My first machine lasted 2 weeks before it started making noises like a demon being exorcized from a shrieking cat. It is so loud I can hear it FROM DOWN THE ROAD when I’m walking my dog. It’s a wonder my neighbors never made a noise complaint. I returned it and got a new one. The new one lasted an entire month before it started doing the same thing. If I didn’t live in an apartment, I’d just buy a new fridge with a good ice maker in it. If you own a home, honestly do that. Save yourself the trouble and your hearing.
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Ive had my Nugget for 9 months and im obsessed! No issues whatsoever and we have nice, frozen, chewable, perfect ice cubes at all times of the day. Theres an app that pairs with the nugget so you can set the time you want the machine to turn on and off daily. Im obsessed!
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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 product is great and the ice comes out fast/delicious. My only complaint is unless there is water under the container it won’t pull from reserve directly. So even if the side tank is full I still have to put water in the machine. Just and extra step and can be annoying if you forget.
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This ice maker has been really doing a great job. One thing I can suggest is having it close to a sink so you can refill the side tank easily. The other thing I didn't know is how often it is recommended for the cleaning cycle. I know it's a bit spendy for most people but if you feel like splurging on a ice maker this is the one!
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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!