GE Opal Nugget Ice Maker 

This guy gave such a GRAND REVIEW!!!! He knows his stuff!!!!! He was very thorough and just as excited to have one of these ice makers as I am to have one!! He made me feel a lot better about ordering one! I felt guilty for spending that kind of money, but after listening to his review and knowing that I just HAD TO HAVE ONE OF THESE BABIES, I am glad I got it!!! It's everything I had hoped for and I can assure you, I WILL be getting my money's worth! Thank you!!!! :o) Oh ... and I subscribed!!!

This guy is a legend!!! Kept it concise and interesting, walked through the entire situation. Amazing review! GE needs to show up with the check !!!

I cut my 2 large daily drink sonic cost of 8.00 down in a hot minute with this beauty and been even faster with our four Daughters in the cars. Our machine is 5 years old and hasn’t cost one problem. Works like new. I regularly clean it. I am embarrassed to admit that I bought the counter-top ice maker with an open box deal. Good luck I guess. We see more ice makers in more locations in the future. Great product.

Thanks for review , my wife just bought 1. Didn’t ask her the price, thanks for that info also 🤦‍♂️😳🤷‍♂️😂

This is a much older version of the GE Profile Icemaker. I purchased mine , version 2.0, last September, 2020. This model was built by First Build, which GE eventually acquired when Haier purchased GE. The newer model is very similar, but is much sleeker and more contemporary in design. That big ugly button in the middle of the front of the machine has been eliminated. The unit also now comes in a black stainless choice, which is really beautiful. The new model started at $629, but I believe is now selling for $599 for the black stainless.

Hi! Thank you for your review.I am really wanting to purchase an ice maker.I love cold drinks.Might get this one for Christmas.

This seems like it's totally worth the money and I'm gonna start saving for one!!!

Thanks for the great review! I just ordered it using your link!

Thanks for the great review Mike! Just purchased using your link! Keep up the great work on RU-vid. I subscribed and am looking forward to future videos!

$500 for that, this ice maker brand is sold for Php11,000.00 (inclusive of delivery) in the Philippines. It is really a good ice maker than the rest of the portable ice maker. You have to make use of mineral water just not to have scaling issues. Best review Sir!

Unfortunately, your link to Amazon isn't working at this time. Your video was helpful. Maybe you can add another of you pulling the reservoir out and when the fan comes on so we can hear the infamous "noise" that's mentioned so often in reviews. Thanks for your review!

Thank you for the thorough review I have really been wanting this now I’m going to get it for sure!

I have the version before it came with the side mount reservoir. We like it quite a bit. The only things I don't like about it are: 1 when the water in the reservoir runs out the pump will continue to run and makes a loud noise. It doesn't shut itself off when it's out of water, so if you keep it running over night it will make that loud noise. It's also not good for pumps to run dry. They should have designed it with a guage to shut it off and turn it on based on water level. 2 It doesn't seem to have a HOLD mode, it seems to only really have a production mode or an off mode. The white light is kind of a hold mode, but it only gets to that after running a cycle and you can't select it manually. 3 The ice bin could be designed more to keep warm air out and cool air in with a rubber gasket or something. As it is, after the machine makes the ice it can quickly melt because there's basically no insulation to keep it cold. Those are my gripes. Other than that we love it.

Thank you for reviewing this! I’ve been looking into getting one of these and this helped a lot :)

I just got one and I LOVE IT !

Nice review. Hubby surprised me with this for Christmas to relieve me of my weekly sonic visits. I was livid at first because of the price, but I must admit that I’m thoroughly enjoying it so far.

Great video. This is what I call a review.

I’m interested in what the dentist has said since you’ve been using this. My son is an ice chewer and it’s exactly why I was looking at it.

Think I want one. Thanks for the information, very helpful.

Great info here. Thank you!

I think I'll get one today. Last day with Prime. Saving $100! The only feedback is I wished that you did a demo with the ice maker. Wanted to hear how loud it sounds and how quickly it goes from water in the reservoir tank to ice. I know that you said that it takes about 20 minutes, but I think you meant filling the entire box with ice. If you only need a cup, was wondering how long it will take to produce.

Makes me want to chew on some ice..😊

It’s been 4hrs and I’m at less than a lb of ice. I called and they send to ship it back great time to pack up this 50 lb ice maker and waste time at the post office. UnReal!

People who crave chewing on ice a usually deficient in Iron or Zinc. My mom used to have problems with it

I been tempting to buy one because I love ice on almost everything I drink. Little pricey but if I decide to get one I’ll make sure to use your link. I got one question is the fan noise or motors in general runs 24/7 or only when pumping water and making ice? Thanks

Do you have to keep the reservoir inside the machine full of water? Mine makes an awful noise when the water runs out and the outer reservoir doesn’t seem to refill properly...

this icemaker started making LOUD continuous noise on my first try. Any ideas?

I do have a problem with the extra tank tho.....it leaks when I turn it over to place it on the extra tank place. Could I use a silicone adhesive to prevent that. I'm not getting answers from GE as to how I get a replacement tank.

Chic filla sells 5pd bags of this ice

Am I supposed to fill both the reservoir and the side tank with water?

Is your Opal still working good? I've seen mixed reviews but before I invest in this ice maker just wanted to know if you still love it?

Would you recommend this in a travel trailer? It gets hot out here in west texas, and during the summer stores run out of ice. Would it run smooth or would I need to change anything electrical wise?

Do you need the side reservor to make ice

I just bought one, and am kinda confused in the the front button. once it runs out of water and the bin is not full is it going to just stay on and keep telling you to add water indicated by the back-and-forth blue lights?

Hi! I just purchased one for my wife. I find that mine gets pretty hot to the touch on the right side (if your facing the machine) i know it has to have some room to breathe, but it feels a little warmer than I would expect for an appliance. It has made 2 bins full of ice though, so im not thinking its defaulted or anything. Any opinion on this?

Does it come with the little rubber mat to lay the scoop on it?

Does it have a filter or are you potentially consuming tap water?

Does it use a filter? I see one being sold as a add on?

How many watts does this use to run?

How long does it take to fill the bin with ice ?

The price is $549 on Amazon

Cool video thank you. my wife loves hospital ice and this is the closest thing. I knew it was expensive but I figured I would find a video here on RU-vid to show me if it's worth the money and you nailed it thank you sir

You're right! We buy Sonic ice 2 bags at a time. I did the math and this ice maker will pay for itself in no time! Thanks for the thorough review.

Very well made video Sir, thank you, I've been lookin at these for a while now, and I think I'll get one bases on this perfect review. Thanks!

Thanks for a great review and explanation. I was trying to figure out if mine was broken because it kept doing what you explained as recycling the ice. You are awesome! Appreciate it!

Sir, please continue to review products. You are one of the best reviewers I’ve seen.

I really wish I would have seen your review before I bought one so you could have gotten credit for it thank you so much.

Thanks ….Slow Lane, nice review. Just used your link and placed our order.

The recycling water is so smart. I was wondering about that in case the power goes out or it’s a super hot day. I really want this now. Thank you for a “to the point review”.

Bought this 2 days ago, and I completely agree with him about all the pros and cons. I like the quality of the ice, but really hate the constant noise (louder than my refrigerator). No internal refrigeration means that this machine keeps running/making ice all day long (at least the noise). But, most ice lovers seem they still like this machine.

Great video. It was a pleasure to watch and learn about the ice maker.

I just purchased this today. Thank you for the awesome review

Got one for 🎅

Good content. Just bought one from a Costco Liquidation company. Brand new in box, and works like a charm.

Thank you for this review! It was very helpful and informative

Thank you so much for the thorough review- appreciate it! Will use your link when I end up buying :)

His link is not the latest model. Best to go to GE site.

SOLD!

I used purified water, pairs well with cocktails

My son just bought one 2 weeks ago as a Christmas gift. It run perfectly and my husband loves itm And 2 days ago it just stop making ice. Do you have any solution. Thank you.

Great review... extremely informative!

Yo whattup uncle mike nice vid

Great review. Just subscribed.

What?! There's no internal refrigeration! I'd be concerned w getting half-melted ice? Also, do you know if this thing uses a lot of energy with it running always?

If this is running 24/7, how is your electric/energy bill? It would make more sense to bag up the extra ice you don't use, and put it in the freezer in order to save on energy cost

My dream come true.

THANK YOU SO MUCH !! We just bought this ice maker, and I was unclear about something regarding the extra tank. I chose your video to watch .. ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED! Subscribed to your channel now. Will check with you before another large purchase 😆😉. Sure appreciate your time!!

We have had ours for almost 2 years, on hot days since we don’t haveA/C in our house, when I go to get ice I is all melted. Doesn’t keep up with our demand for ice. Sorry over priced piece of junk. It also randomly goes into cleaning mode, for no reason. Ha thank to power cycle it..

Even if you wanted to, you can't store nugget ice in a freezer. The soft features of the ice would simply cause it to clump together and now you don't have ice, but chunks of ice bergs. Not very useful for making drinks and now your dentist is really pissed.

Be careful about GE products. There products don't last long ...Just saying.

While thinking about buying this, I considered the price of a refrigerator that dispenses ice and water. I have a primo water dispenser and I have the cheaper ice maker but it's a pain to have to freeze the ice after. So I'm considering it pretty worth the money instead of buying a dispensing fridge and needing to have a water line made for it. Thank you for this review! Definitely buying it! Also it's currently $50 off

Great video!! :)

Where does the left tube go right one goes to the reservoir mine is making 5 pieces of ice per hr

Thank you for your video just brought mines can’t wait to use it

I am a truck driver I need one of these

Very helpful! Thank you very much 🙏🏻

How about a video on cleaning green slime out of the tubes on the back. I have run a cleaning cycle with the stuff they said to use, but it mostly deals with hard water spots...not green slime or start of bad mold. I found mine sits in the sun and that's probably not good either. I love my nugget ice but it needs to be cleaned before I use it again......I use it continually! Tank empty...fill it again and again every day.

What about all the nightmares on the Amazon reviews. Even after purchasing the warranty. Not being able to return it to GE doesn't want it. Amazon says to call GE. Then the replacements either don't work long months....then having to replace it again. Until you ask for your money back. To top it off they want you to pay that 47lb just back. Please tell me positive stories..

Have you had any issues with it since you’ve had it? I see a lot of bad reviews for it so I’m reluctant to purchase one.

Only thing missing from this review was a quick cut to show the noise it makes when it’s running. Otherwise great!

I thought I'd see someone eat the ice

Is it supposed to have a blue light flashing inside when it’s not making ice?

Does it still work months later.

My cats chewed through the water tubing. Does anyone know where I can purchase replacements?

The link isn’t working

Link no longer valid.

My side tank did not come with the cap. Where can I buy just the cap?

Got one for Father’s Day! Best thing ever!!!

How many cups of ice can you fill like the large thermal cup you had in the video? Thanks.