GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Nugget Ice Maker with 0.75 Gallon Tank

Set up is easy. Ice maker should be near a sink. I can not imagine having it without the extra tank. We fill the tank at least once a day for a family of 4. (Get the tank!) I had to try about 10 times to get WIFi App to sink up. We shut the ice maker off at 9pm and it still has ice in when we turn it at 6am. We have an open floor plan so it is a little louder than I had hoped but I feel like you just get used to it. A few days after use it said I need to descale it even though we have a water softener. GE said to unplug it let it rest. The Error went a way. I did purchase the extended warranty. Lots of good ytube videos on how to open it up and clean the inside. Will update this review in a few month. The ice is perfect and makes drink cold fast with little foam. Not hard to chew and is helping me get more daily water intake. The drip tray is my only complaint so far. When you open the ice drawer it drips so you need a paper towel. 12/12/22- had to set it to cycle off every few hours otherwise it starts squealing. The internal defrost cycle does not seem to work that great. So I would not advise trying to run it for 16 hours straight. 12/26/22- so still dealing with squealing. I have been playing around with the schedule to give it more chances to defrost. I think the squealing comes from it not being about to push the frozen ice out. Still love the ice so not giving up yet. 12/28/22- did several cleaning cycles with bleach. Set up running time for hour on then and hour off. Moved it so it has good ventilation on both sides. No squealing so far after changes. 1/14/23- to sync up to phone app pull up a chair and sit right next to it with your phone. Any further away does not seem to work. My machine has been working fine as long as it has several off cycles between run times. If I try to leave it on for more than a few hours it always start making unpleasant noises. It has lost WiFi twice and each when it keeps running without programming it starts making all kinds of bad noises. Just my personal experiences. Keep with a on/off hourly schedule.

========== Final update: 7/25/2023: OnPoint responded to the BBB complaint. I was offered to continue waiting an undetermined amount of time for a 3rd new unit, I opted to get completely out of this mess. The 2nd unit is being shipped back right now and upon receipt, GE is providing a full refund. Meanwhile I already have an Opal 1 in its place and quite happy, and it was about 1/2 the price. So what would you gain by going the Opal 2 route (other than a giant headache)? A front panel that lights up letting you know, by words, what is going on with the ice maker. The Opal 1 has an LED ring that pulses or changes color and you kinda have to decipher it but it isn't any big deal. The 2 also has the app and you can schedule the ice maker to turn on and off at certain times or even tap a button on your phone to turn it on or off. I kinda liked that so what I've already done is programmed a smart plug to work on a schedule and it can be controlled via app as well so nothing lost there. 'Sonic' ice is absolutely spectacular. There are now lots of these ice makers on the market. My biggest advice is to make sure to get one that includes a side tank or is directly plumbed to your R/O system otherwise you'll forever be jumping up and refilling small amounts of water. =========== Another update: 7/17/2023: I submitted a complaint with the BBB over the weekend regarding OnPoint Warranty Solutions LLC which is the official support group for GE Opal. I also offered to provide 33 emails I've had with support (sent/received). I have still not had any communication returned from support. Buyer beware if you need any product support, which you most likely will. Working on figuring out a contact directly with GE to discuss the product and experience with support. I had actually requested this information from Onpoint but have not had a response. =========== Update 7/13/2023: nothing to report. GE Opal "advanced" support has gone completely dark. No tracking info on a replacement unit (which by the way would be Unit #3 since March). I've requested tracking info multiple times on the 3rd unit and they are non-responsive. I think these Opal units are like playing craps, sometimes you run hot and have a great time, but most of the time you end up heading back to your hotel room early with nothing in your pocket because the casino drained you. Not sure what else to say. Tomorrow I will be contacting the BBB. Shoddy engineering on product, worse on support. To recent purchasers, enjoy the ice, it is indeed fantastic. Just be ready to have your experience take a 180 on you. Then I wish you the best of luck with your giant paperweight. I'm still holding onto hope that I'll be able to provide a much better update on this. ========== Review written by my husband. DO NOT BUY. Absolutely terrible product and terrible support. Yes when it works the ice is spectacular, but go buy the Opal 1 version. I know multiple people who have the Opal 1, never use distilled water and never descale and never have problems. The GE developers got this product wrong. Purchased March 11, 2023. Plain and simple, this product has issues and support is terrible. Within a couple of weeks of purchasing we noticed some strange noises coming from the unit. Not much longer the noise became overwhelming and we simply had to just turn the unit completely off (see video that support requested from me). Too late to return so we worked with Opal support. The experience overall has been terrible. The number one thing that support says is to always use distilled water. Yet nowhere on the product does it state this and I don't know anyone who would buy an expensive ice maker to also have to always purchase special water to use in it. We have an R/O system in place and always use that. The other thing that support will say is that every two weeks you have to descale the unit. This means removing all ice and draining all water, adding in a mixture of water and vinegar and running that through the cleaning cycle several times, then flush that all out, wiping everything down good, make several batches of ice and throw that away to make sure you are not mixing all that vinegar in with your icewater or drink. The descaling process basically take overnight as you have to stuff a rag or sponge up into the unit and let it sit during this downtime process. We also purchased the official GE Opal filter. This makes no difference in operation of this unit and is a waste of money. After working with support for weeks and weeks, they finally said they would send a replacement unit. Their standard process for replacement is to send a refurbished unit. So now you pay lots of money for a product that doesn't work right only to get a unit that someone else had a problem with and was returned? Upon receipt of this 'new' replacement unit, the instructions state that there could be some leftover crud from their cleaning process. Yeah, okay, see the next picture. I spent two hours trying to clean that crap out of the unit, flushed several cycles through, tossed ice, that stuff is still everywhere. I decided to keep trying to clean it anyway. BUT, when I then proceeded to connect the unit to my home network, the password printed on the label on the back of the unit didn't work. I struggled for some time before reaching out to support and providing that information plus the picture of the disgusting unit. The manager seemed a bit shocked and personally called me, the unit should never have been shipped that way and it was obvious and acknowledged that they completely messed up repairing someone else's returned unit that had wifi problems and wasn't cleaned right and then sent to me. The outcome of this: I was told I would be receiving a brand new replacement unit. Flash forward 2 1/2 weeks later, I still have not received any shipping/tracking information and unit #2 that I have at the house now sits dark on the counter. When I asked repeatedly for tracking information I was asked to have patience as the supply chain was having issues. At this point I specifically requested a full refund as it has been several months with nothing but a crappy experience and very little ice to enjoy along the way. We'll see how this all pans out but my advice based on my personal experience with this product and their support is to avoid it completely. I was going to suggest to purchase the extra coverage but I can't in good conscience advise anyone to pay for this product period. Go out and google opal ice maker noise, or why does my opal ice maker scream like a banshee, something along those lines. You'll see lots of people sharing. For many this occurs after the warranty period (you know, that time where they'll gladly send you a used replacement) and they tear the thing apart and try to experiment with different ideas to solve the problem. One post I read even said the buyer eventually just tossed it in his garage because it is unusable. I'll update this review once I hear something back from support. But this purchase has been nothing but pure frustration and a huge time waster. The simple fact that they say you have to use distilled water and a full descaling/cleaning with downtime every two weeks should create a class action suit as nowhere does the product state this when considering a purchase. I'm mad as hell about this purchase but it sure looks like GE doesn't care, or stand by it's products.

Okay, I’ve had the GE Opal 2.0 since July 2025, and I think I can share some valuable insights before you make a purchase. First and foremost, the machine is top-notch and meets the high standards of their Profile line. It’s well-crafted and performs exceptionally well, although it does have a few quirks that I can tolerate given its quality and the consistently great ice it produces. If you’re considering buying an Opal 2.0, you’ll need to commit to either a strict descaling schedule, which can be inconvenient, or invest in a water delivery service to have large bottles of distilled water delivered to your door. Personally, I prefer the latter option. I live in Virginia, where our water is not hard at all, especially compared to the Southwest. Even with regular monthly descaling, the machine would occasionally lock up after limping for weeks. The GE representative advised me that for optimal ice quality and performance, it’s crucial to use distilled water and descale the machine once a month. GE sent me a replacement under warranty, but unfortunately, the warranty period doesn’t reset. The new machine is a 2026 model (my old one was a 2024), and it’s even more impressive than the one I had. Some great improvements include a metal scoop with a magnetized holder that snaps onto the side of the tank. It also comes with descaling powder as an alternative to vinegar, a descaling filter, and an air filter. Now, let’s address the quirks: (1) When you clean the machine, the cleaning light never turns off, as per the manual. Mine hasn’t turned on on two separate machines. (2) You need to prime the pump inside the water reservoir. It can take a few attempts, and I’m not an engineer, but you have to force water into the pump to start it pumping. Some people recommend using a turkey baster or holding your finger over the intake to create suction. I’ve found both methods effective. You only need to do this once.

UPDATE 10/4/2025 Week 61 Just to update you all about the cleaning maintenance requirements for this thing... I use this ice machine several hours 1-2 time a week for the most of the year and refill it from a gallon bottle of DISTILLED WATER. I have forgotten to clean (flush the system) since I did it on the first day. I have not de-scaled it or whatever that means. I have only wiped it down and twice washed the nozzle of the reservoir container. I leave the scooper out of the bin and nothing dirty or used ever touches the ice in the machine (no cups, no dusty scooper, NO HANDS). Over 1 year later there is no sign anywhere of dirt buildup, mildew, no odor or taste changes, it's basically perfect still. Maybe I am gross and you would do a much better job of routine maintenance and if you use tap water you'll likely need to, but this is just one person's experience and I wanted to let you know. If you have the money I still highly recommend this fancy, expensive and indulgent countertop ice machine. UPDATE 12/17/2024 Week 18 We use it every couple days and even let it sit for a week or so sometimes and so far after 4months it's still perfect. I have yet to clean or descale or whatever. I also pour the ice into gallon zip locks and leave them in the freezer so there's always extra. The bubble that gets into the line causing the Add Water light to kick on is still an issue but it makes a noise now about 2 minutes before that happens (as it "runs out of water") and I just run over and do the lift-the-tank thing for about a minute and it's all good. 8/8/2024 Week 1: I'll start off by mentioning the things I learned after actually using it. The water in the Tank (if you got the tank) drains into the space under the ice bucket, from there it goes through the strainer and up to make ice. If you don't have the tank, you must pull out the ice bucket and pour water in there instead. If at first it's not draining into that space or you get the "REFILL WATER" light when the tank is clearly full of water: remove the ice bucket so you can see inside the machine, grab the whole side Tank assembly and lift it up as high as you can for a few seconds with the hose connected to clear any air bubbles. You will see the water slowly starting to fill. Secondly, since I despise maintenance and was worried about descaling this thing each month I buy 5 gallon distilled jugs and got a cheap battery powered pump and refill the ice maker with that. We leave ours in the laundry room and just carry the side tank over there to fill it periodically. Third, IF YOU TURN IT ON and there is still ice in it, it will be gone because the machine circulates a lot of water through the ice bucket and back into the reservoir underneath each time it is turned on. Grab that ice you need before you turn it back on so you don't need to wait. The ice melt kinda fast, it's pretty well insulated but the ice is soft so it melts quick. I turn it on a 4pm and off at 7 or so and it keeps 2-3 people in ice drinks. The rest of the stuff it covered in other reviews, the sound is about dishwasher level and I only have it on when I need so I never even notice it.

The ice maker on the Samsung refrigerator's purpose seems to be to irritate me. The built in icemaker was slow, froze up too easily and the ice wasn't really all that good. I was very skeptical that a countertop unit would be worth it but after having one I will never go without one again. These machines make the hospital style ice which is great for drinks. For its size you will be amazed how fast it can make ice and how much you will use during the day. It is fast, fairly quiet and with the bottle easy to keep full. Once you have one of these you will end up getting one for anyplace you spend any significant time. I find it encourages everyone in the house to drink more water. This is the second unit that I bought for the southern command center. I have had one in the house for 3 years now and never had any problems with it but also if it breaks, I will replace it right away and figure out how to fix the old one. I think on the next fridge I am not going to bother with the icemaker. They are terrible quality, and they are slow.

I have owned the GE Profile Opal 2.0 since October. It is now early March. I makes great nugget ice, but: 1. I have cleaned this machine with water and beach religiously every Thursday night. If you don't, black mold will grow. 2. I live in an area with hard water so I have also descaled it with vinegar every 2 weeks. You have to leave the vinegar in for 18 hours each time! I tried putting the nuggets in the freezer and deep freeze so that I would have ice during those 18+ hours but it always turns into a solid nugget chunk no matter what I store it in. 3. I only used reverse osmosis water for the first 3 months. That cost too much, so I started using filtered tap water. 4. The 1st week I had my machine it made ice fairy quickly and was bearably quiet. Ever since then it has been a lot slower and is very loud. The motor running in general is loud. It makes squealing noises frequently. It takes about 5 hours to fill the bin with ice now (until today, see below) when it is working. Yes, I do have plenty of space for airflow on both sides and clean the vents weekly as well. 6. For the past two weeks I have been getting the add water message when there is water in the tank. I have had to hold my thumb over the hole inside of the tank to create suction because it apparently has an air bubble in it? I left the little screen out today because I got tired of removing it to hold my thumb over the hole in the water reservoir. 7. I just finished the 18 hour descaling process yesterday. My machine has been on for 3 hours. The picture will show you how much ice it has made in those 3 hours. It has now put itself in defrost mode. It is 72.5 degrees in here and has adequate airflow. This is ridiculous. I'm glad I purchased the 5 year warranty. My machine is on until it fills up the bin and then I turn it off and unplug it for the day. I have the side tank but only used it once because I don't see a way to clean inside of the side tank other than adding bleach water and shaking it around. There is no need for a side tank if you don't use more than what the bin holds in a day, and if you do, you can easily just pour water into the reservoir. I would save your money and search for a cheaper model. This thing is turning into a nightmare. I'm calling GE today. Edit/Update: Do not buy this! My machine stopped working completely. It was a nightmare getting a replacement. I wish that I would have just been given the option to get a refund. GE was refusing to honor my manufacturer warranty because I bought this on Amazon. The extended warranty that I had purchased is not active until after the 1 year manufacturer warranty runs out. I filed a complaint with the BBB against GE and finally got a replacement. It took well over a month of dealing with this daily. Absolutely not worth the money.

I love the ice. Machine worked great for 5 months then the screeching began. I started having to descale weekly. I only use Figi water. Online warranty questions always answered within 3 days. I was always sent manual & told to descale. I started taking videos when noise began. 7 months later this is the noise pattern. Screeching, was told it would correct with 20 minutes. Sometimes yes but not always. Then the ticking noise started. Then a loud, really loud pounding noise. In just one day the cycle of different noises gave me a headache. But, it would make ice. I thought about relocating it to the garage so I wouldn't hear the array of noises but it's hot in there so I didn't. I've asked for a replacement several times & was always given cleaning instructions. 7.5 months the machine died. No noise, no ice but messages range from defrost to making ice. I've emailed numerous videos. Waiting to see how my issue will be addressed. They should replace it but if I gave to return & pay shipping, my complaints & reviews will be relentless. Plus, I list a bet w/ my husband; he said it will not last a year from the get go. Hope they fix this issue. Definitely not worth the price if it doesn't last a year.

I would suggest purchasing an extra filter and anything else that you might need for your icemaker when you buy it I did not get the extended warranty. I think the unit will be fine even though I did purchase one and it made a lot of noise and had to return it to buy another one this one is fantastic. Makes a lot of Eyes best thing you have to do is just push the ice forward to the Front and leave the back empty and the icemaker will automatically make more ice. Sometimes I take the ice and put it in a Ziploc gallon bag and put it in the freezer. If I don’t feel like running the machine all the time it’s always an option. It doesn’t freeze the eyes or keep the eyes frozen when it’s in there eventually will melt, but melt back into the water reservoir, where the ice where the water goes to make the ice if you love chewing on ice you’ll love this unit. It’s beautiful stylish fits in a little corner, even though it is large still fits as a side tank, which you take off and fill with good water.. that’s really easy to do I just love it got it for a lower price on prime day's. Great buy will update if I find issues but it works very nice not looking for any issues. I think the machine is great. Don’t settle for less by the best.!

Looks amazing but looks aren't everything. The machine keeps saying needs water even though water is full.