[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We love this nugget ice machine. It makes plenty of ice.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Cannot use. The side tank leaks. Flooded my counter

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the ice. It’s a little noisy but acceptable. Wish the side tank filled from the top.

By far, the BEST ice maker we’ve owned (3 previous) Looks great and works effortlessly. Cleaning is a breeze!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A big hit in our office! Everyone loves the ice maker; easy to use and provides us plenty of ice.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] we just bought it this week, so far so good. We hope to enjoy this ice machine,

We love this ice maker! It's the third Opal we have purchased, when you own one you get spoiled. It is a bit noisy but it's worth it.

Lasted about 5 years.

For the size of the machine, it doesn't make enough ice and the ice melts very quickly. Also, around 4 pm each day it makes a horrible noise for about 10 minutes. It's going back to Sam's.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the GE Opal ice maker for a few weeks now, and it’s quickly become a staple in my house. The crunchy ice it produces is fantastic- crunchy cubes that rival that of Sonic’s offering. One of the best things is how fast it gets started; ice begins coming out at around the 20-25 minute mark. Once this happens, you can clearly hear the ice being produced and extruded- it is a squeaking sound of sorts. The machine is still quite quiet however, which is a big bonus as some ice makers can be quite noisy. I also love that the ice stays frozen overnight. I can turn it off before bed and wake up to a fully stocked ice tray in the morning, which is extremely convenient for filling up water bottles and the like in the morning. The water capacity is impressive too, especially with the included side tank. One fill of the tank lasts a day or so of heavy ice consumption, but can stretch out for a good few days assuming you don’t use all that much ice. However, there are a few downsides. The Opal does require regular cleaning and descaling, especially if you’re using it nonstop, which can be a bit of a hassle. Further, the stainless steel exterior, while sleek and elegant, tends to show smudges and fingerprints easily. Not a big deal if you wipe it down regularly, but nonetheless it can get annoying. I must also note that this is a large machine, and takes up a significant amount of counter space. Overall, the GE Opal (OPAL01GEWKT) delivers fast and high-quality ice with an elegant design, making it a great choice if you’re willing to keep up with the maintenance.