I was very unsure if I wanted to purchase this because I have heard they are a liitle noisy. It was so simple to install and runs smoothly and quietly. and I can control this when I want to through an app on my cell. Love it!!. Glad I made the purchase. Well worth it.

ADDED one month after use: Icemaker is now making a random squealing noise when producing ice. Not a fan. I recently ordered this to upgrade my other countertop nugget maker. I'm absolutely addicted to nugget ice. PROS: Large Reservoir Easy to fill Light Wi-Fi connection Easy to get ice Keeps Ice Frozen for a long time, insulated CONS: Heavy (almost 40lbs) Large (very big footprint) Small ice Reservoir Louder than I was expecting You MUST use the drip tray Overall I really like the convenience of this ice maker coupled with the quality of the brand name itself. It wasn't hard to hook up. However, it is much louder than my previous model you can definitely hear it when it is running. When the Ice Reservoir is pulled forward any water that is underneath the ice container will drip onto the ice tray. Be aware that it must be installed or you could potentially mess your countertop up.

Have been replacing counter top ice machines every year. Purchased extra coverage so if it breaks down it should be the same cost as replacing ice machines just the price is all up front. Descaling is not super easy and I usually run ice through and dump before using again. Never sure how well the cleaning function is or where it's at in the process. If there was some clearer functions for that might be better. I don't run it 24/7 but maybe 8hours a day if I forget sometimes longer. it seems to get the job done and I eat ice most the day when I'm home. I have yet to set up the schedule with the timer but I really like this product and the ice. I've seen a few people have it and finally pulled the trigger.

So far all is going well and we love the ice that this machine makes. We have had to clean it twice at the machines request, which was like cleaning a coffee maker... not much of an issue. We hope that this ice machine keeps on working... now that we have it... can't live without it. Fresh, nicely sized, and "chewable ice" for cocktails is quite enjoyable.

I loved this machine in the beginning. I clean it and descale it regularly. However after 18 months it wont stop making a screeching noise. I have purchased descalers, water filters, all of the recommended products and it wont stop making noise. GE needs to build this better and make it more cleaning friendly or provide a better warranty

The Opal is working fine but the side tank is not. If everything worked, I would give it a 5*. It worked for a few days but then it stopped feeding water into the machine, and it allows the pump to run dry. We just keep having to put water in the machine rather than in the tank.

It works great so far. The ice is delicious and the appliance works as advertised. There's a slight bit of weirdness when you add water to the external tank where you have to lift it up and shake it a bit to get a good siphon going between the tank and the main unit. It's no fuss at all though. Other than that it works great.

I purchased this opal when my ice maker in the fridge broke down and it produced enough ice for a family of 5. My wife and I love chewing on the small nuggets it makes. We also use this to make smoothies which doesn't put a strain on the blender and it comes out really good.

I received this ice maker free through an amazon program for an honest review. This ice maker is great. I love the size of the ice nuggets. They aren't too hard but very crunchy & don't hurt my teeth. The machine uses alot of water. I don't use tap water only bottled water. I guess you can use the tap because there is a filter but I don't like the taste of it. I really like the wifi setting. I can start making the ice when I'm on my way home from work or upstairs through the app. Just make sure you have water in the tank or the reserve tank. The only downfall is the cleaning. Which needs to be done every week & the app will let you know it needs to be clean. That takes about 20 to 30 mins because you have to use bleach to cycle through the machine then you need to use water to cycle through the machine about 4 to 5 times to flush it out.

This is my third ice maker. It is one of the best items i have ever bought. I love eating this crunchy ice. During meals. After meals. While I am at the gym working out. It cools me down. It in a way satisfies my urge to eat chew something. I feel that the crunchy ice acts as a dog biscuit to removing stuck food. It is not a replacement for a toothbrush but helps otherwise.