We're really glad to hear that you love your Opal! Though, we certainly apologize that you had to move it to the garage because of the noise. That must be pretty annoying. Your new icemaker may make sounds that are not familiar, but thankfully, most of these sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls, and countertops can amplify these sounds. If you'd like to review common noises, their causes, and some troubleshooting tips, check out page 14 of the owner's manual: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-1000464-4.pdf&_ga=2.219173087.7190747.1646663373-1156894598.1645713472. If you have questions moving forward, please reach out! We're always happy to help. Take care, Kelsey@GEA

Hello, We appreciate your review, and congratulate you on the new addition to your kitchen! We aim for an easy-to-use appliance while applying great quality and performance. We are sure you will enjoy our ice maker for years ahead. We are always here for any questions. Have a beautiful day! -Shayla@GEA

We'd like to help out with the water not flowing from the side tank. We recommend checking to see if a potential air bubble is trapped within the line. This can be remedied by lifting up the icemaker 4-5 inches. Also make sure that the hoses are flat. You can also try the steps in the following article: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=000062435