I did not know that you could keep the ice maker going around the clock. I thought it was just for special occasions. We have not stopped it from making ice for two weeks since we bought it. The noise complaints by others are unwarranted. It is not very noisy at all.

I LOVE my opal2.0. It makes perfect, soft nugget ice and it's spoiled me to a point where I no longer like to use any other ice. It's super easy to register, step up, and clean especially when it tells you exactly when it needs to be cleaned to avoid any kind of build up. The manual also comes with a ton of information on the machine.

Installed my new ice maker today. I honestly wasn't expecting it to be anywhere near Sonic Ice, boy was I surprised! It's a great machine that is quiet, beautiful to look at and makes ice quickly. Instructions are easily for set up too. I use bottled water on the second refill and it's even better. I love this ice machine. Very happy with my purchase and would recommend to anyone that loves Sonic Ice.

A full batch of ice melts/evaporates by up to 50% overnight at 71 degrees F and 55% RH. I'm awaiting my next electric bill to see if it consumes a lot of energy. Could use some noise reduction. Requires a fair amount of maintenance. Looks great on the counter.

Our original GE ice maker was the original Opal. It worked well until it didn't, making super loud noises like grinding and then squeals. To their credit, GE replaced it as it was under warranty and since the original Opal wasn't being made anymore, they sent us the Opal 2. Unfortunately, the ice is hard and not like the original Opal. The ice comes out shaped like the original Opal but it's hard like getting crushed ice out of a freezer. I don't think sending this one back would help. It's like the ice freezes way too hard, it even looks different than the original one we had.

Unit is working as advertised. This is my second unit. My original Opal was one of the earlier models and is still running but it has a few problems and the rate of ice manufacture is a little less than when it was new. The new unit has a new set of noises to get used to but once the ice making begins it become tolerable.

I could never find what I wanted, when it came to the nugget ice maker and tried different brands and pricepoints - I finally realized this was the product I was looking for when at a friend's house and saw his. Looks good on the counter, easy to care for, produces ice faster than any other brand and maintains the ice when not running. It is perfect. I think it is the only perfect appliance I have ever purchased.

Love the convenience of having a tabletop ice maker, makes ice fast, just the right size, and the side reservoir minimizes having to refill. I did read some of the other reviews and am concerned about a screeching noise that other owners have posted, plus the defrost issue.

This is a great icemaker. It makes ice quickly and it is so convenient to access the ice. It is so quiet when it is operating and has a soft light that illuminates the kitchen at night. One of my favorite aspects of the machine is that the ice is always fresh and you do not have to worry about the ice taking on smells from the food in your refrigerator such as onions. One of my favorite appliances in my kitchen.

We purchased one at work and I get ice everyday. I absolutely love pebble ice. I live where we have Sonic restaurants on every corner. There isn't any other place comparable when it comes to ice. This brings Sonic ice right inside my kitchen. This is a great purchase for pebble ice fans!!