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Customer reviews for GE Profile™ Opal™ 2.0 Countertop Nugget Ice Maker with 0.75 Gallon Tank for
GE Profile™ Opal™ 2.0 Countertop Nugget Ice Maker with 0.75 Gallon Tank
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May 13, 2026
Reviewer name: Belam
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Great but needs work.

I would give it five stars because of the quality and amount of ice it makes except the design of the machine where the buttons are is poorly designed. Also the cleaning button constantly flashes. With the GE app there is no way reset it after descale it. Ice is great, design needs improvement.

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We'd like to assist with the cleaning button frequently flashing. We recommend performing a full clean and descale cycle for your unit. You can find instructions here: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=000060634. If the light is still flashing, we suggest trying an electronic reset, by unplugging the unit for 2-3 hours, then plugging it back in. We will be passing your comments about the controls over to our app design team to review.

May 27, 2026
Reviewer name: Sea0816
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Great when it works

When the product works correctly it is great. 1 st one started making a squealing noise after 4 months. Received replacement that would not make ice at all. Have received 2 nd replacement that makes ice but not as well as first, some nuggets and a lot of slivers. Would return this one also, but working with the return department was difficult so I am just going to live with what I got.

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We would like to help with your Opals ice not coming out solid. When you first start the Opal and it begins to make ice, the initial batches of ice nuggets will be slushy. After about 30 minutes, your Opal Ice Maker will make good, solid nuggets. There is an article on our website with more information you can view at the link here:https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=39641&_gl=1*. We also suggest using distilled water in your Opal Icemaker. It’s important to note that distilled water is different from bottled water, reverse osmosis water, filtered water, or spring water. All these other options contain varying levels of minerals that can build up in the unit and impede optimal operation. Using distilled water reduces the frequency of descaling and cleaning. Using our scale-inhibiting filter, part P4INKSFLTR, is designed to increase the time between cleanings and reduces the solidification of scale. Another thing to check is making sure there is at least 4” of clearance in the back, on both sides, and above the Opal to allow proper air flow so that the fan can move air about the unit.

May 11, 2026
Reviewer name: Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

The best

Picked one up at good will still had the plastic protector on the cord 15 dollars. Never used, soaked it in vinegar and used a cleaning tablet. Then I had to purchase a side water container. Run the water I use thru a britta. Also got a filter for it. Runs like a champ love the ice.

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Jun 14, 2026
Reviewer name: Room237
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Opal 2.0

"Cleaning" indicator started flashing on and off a couple of weeks after start of use. The indicator doesn't stop flashing even after a cleaning cycle is run. It doesn't seem to stop the machine from functioning however it is slightly annoying, sort of like a CEL in a car. Is there a fix for this? Online reviews say this is common glitch in the unit's software but no fix yet so it seems.

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We want to help and provide some information to help with the cleaning light blinking on your Opal. You will want to run a a descale on your unit. Hold the clean button for 3 seconds to start the descaling process. You'll see the 'Cleaning" indicator appear while descaling. You can review a video with step-by-step instructions on how to properly clean and descale your Opal ice maker at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geqQkQNL3i0. If the light is still flashing after the descale, please do a full reset by unplugging the unit for 2-3 minutes and then plugging the unit back in. If the issue continues, please reach out to initiate a warranty claim, by visiting GEAppliances.com/contact, or calling 1-833-4BODEWELL.

May 17, 2026
Reviewer name: JoyBeth1
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Not sure regular cleaning works

I thought it was the most amazing product Id ever owned until the warranty was up and I had to take it apart and clean it. Id been using vinegar and bleach alternately but it would show mold almost immediately so I finally took it apart and GROSS doesnt even come close! It was so bad on the inside...bleach didnt help!

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We recommend only using distilled water in your Opal to help reduce the potential for mineral buildup. It is recommended that you follow the instructions in the owner’s manual for your unit here:https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--ICQ21ZKI--/dc06c26a71060819d54b8d9bf6c53eb64be9dce9.pdf regarding the schedule of running descaling and sanitizing cycles. Using vinegar in the descaling cycle can help break up the minerals as well. It’s important to note that distilled water is different from bottled water, reverse osmosis water, filtered water, or spring water. All of these other options contain varying levels of minerals that can build up in the unit and impede optimal operation. Using distilled water reduces the frequency of descaling and cleaning. Using our scale-inhibiting filter, part P4INKSFLTR, is designed to increase the time between cleanings and reduces the solidification of scale.

Jun 23, 2026
Reviewer name: Pamc33
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love

So I have had it about 2 weeks and so far I’m loving it. It makes ice fast , I use only distilled water, when I wake up in the morning I have ice all ready for my iced coffee. The machine is large so make sure your counters are big enough for it. Makes little noise too . I wish it came with a holder for the ice scoop .. ordered one separately

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May 25, 2026
Reviewer name: heathvanegas
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great Little Ice Machine

Absolutely love this machine. It is quieter than the built in ice maker on my GE frig and I love the nuggets it produces. The additional water reservoir is a must have. Even with little ice use, without the reservoir, you’d be refilling the after twice a day. It’s making and keeping up with two people that frequently use ice. It makes ice quietly and quickly and looks great. It’s nice to have the WiFi connectivity to keep up with maintenance but I’ve not needed it. Still, it’s nice have all of my appliances on one app. The drip tray is a must because when you pull the ice drawer out it will ALWAYS drop water. I would like to see less water mess when pulling out the drawer but I’ll accept it with the drip tray, though I’d like to see the drip tray attach in a way the reservoir stand does. As it is now, the drip tray can easily be knocked out of position, even off the counter altogether. There are only two things I’d like to see. One is scoop storage. I’ve seen mention of a magnetic device that holds the scoop on the side of the machine but obviously mine didn’t come with it, which is disappointing for the price. Secondly, I think a, aluminum or stainless steel scoop would have been preferable to the plastic one, but those two things are far from deal breakers.

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Jul 7, 2026
Reviewer name: Brian from NoCo
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Very good just noisy

Overall a very good product. This unit runs all the time and is not quiet. We had to move it from our bar to the pantry bc we could hear it during the night. But it makes ice quickly and we love the pellet ice. I would buy this item again.

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Jun 28, 2026
Reviewer name: andros5000
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Nice ice. I love it.

I've had this for three years and it's a good product. Only issues are with cleaning in which is not an easy process. It tends to build up scum in the water bin often.

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Feb 23, 2026
Reviewer name: MC85
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Never ending defrost

I would like to give it more than one star because I was really hoping it would work. I had the ice machine for less than three days. It did not get put together until the second day it ran for less than 12 hours before it started malfunctioning, it put itself into a defrost mode, even after being turned off for more than 24 hours all at all very sad.

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We'd like to share some information about the defrost mode and provide some troubleshooting tips. The defrost cycle does happen automatically, when the unit detects it is needed, it can take around 30 to 45 minutes. We recommend trying out the troubleshooting steps here: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=000062435 In the meantime, we will be reaching out over email to collect additional information. Please respond at your earliest opportunity.