Hello, We appreciate you taking a moment to get in touch and leave a review. We're sorry to hear that your opal icemaker is louder than anticipated. We recommend referring to the link below for normal operating sounds: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=35276#:~:text=WHIR%20%2D%20When%20Opal%20is%20first,the%20flow%20of%20the%20refrigerant. Let us know if we can ever be of assistance and we’ll be happy to help. -Charlie@GEAppliances

We love the feature that it creates the perfect-size ice pellets for your beverages. The setup is super easy and it begins to make ice immediately. Thank you so much for choosing GE Appliances for your home

Thank you so much for leaving a review! We're so glad you're enjoying your icemaker. We love the Built-in WiFi and Voice Control features, which lets you monitor device status and schedule fresh ice. Plus, receive automatic software updates that include the latest ice maker features-which is perfect for the upcoming warmer months. We are confident you will enjoy your icemaker for years to come!