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GE Profile Opal Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
Last Updated: March 1, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
166
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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2 meters
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Review Analysis - 136 recent, verified reviews
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Freezer
86maker, sonic, nugget, love this ice, love the ice
+94%
-6%
" ... Best counter top ice machine - a must buy. ... "
" ... I love this ice machine. ... "
" ... I've had the unit for a week and the ice it makes is great. ... The ice container holds a lot of ice, more than my bullet ice maker did that this unit replaced. ... The ice itself seems to last longer than the bullet ice when I'm using it for drinks. ... "
" ... Love the new ice. ... "
" ... Love this ice maker. ... "
" ... Everyone enjoy comes over and loves ice as much as I do always gets a cup of the ‘good ice’. ... "
" ... Perfect ice and fast. ... "
" ... Love the ICE!! ... "
Storage
18counter, freezer, ice maker, drawer, small
+83%
-17%
" ... It’s easy and small dining to fit on a kitchen counter. ... "
" ... The ice maker is heavy and the box was enormous and well padded to avoid damage. ... "
" ... It always makes more than enough so i bag it up and when we have luncheons at work i bring a few gallon bags into work and everyone goes crazy for it because it is "chewy ice". ... "
" ... It takes a fair amount of counter space that is for sure, but it is nice looking. ... Seems like it takes a couple hours for it to fill the bucket. ... "
" ... So long as I use it weekly as recommended, I’ve not seen mold take hold the way it did in the other style ice makers. ... "
" ... The ice container holds a lot of ice, more than my bullet ice maker did that this unit replaced. ... "
" ... It takes up more room on the counter than I was expecting. ... "
" ... Store full bags in a separate freezer box. ... "
Product Reliability
14time, week, months, less, days
+64%
-36%
" ... No problems at all. ... "
" ... So far so good for the first month. ... "
" ... I have had it for a month and It is perfect! ... "
" ... 2nd Opal in 2 years . ... "
" ... Loved it the fist month. ... "
" ... Only time will tell how long it will last running 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. ... "
" ... I have had it for 3 months now and it’s great. ... "
" ... We have had ours for about 6 weeks and run it continuously, so will be interesting to see how durable it is and if it continues to function well over time. ... "
Sound Quality
11noisy, ice, little, quiet, makes
+36%
-64%
" ... The only minor issue is it’s a little noisy. ... "
" ... The only problem is the loud noise it makes sometimes. ... "
" ... Makes horrible loud noises and has stopped producing the ice normally. ... "
" ... My main issue with it is the noise level. ... Because of the noise level it only gets 4 stars. ... "
" ... The downside is that it is large and noisy. ... "
Ease of Use
10easy, instructions, easy to set, read, setup
+100%
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to drain the unit to prevent mold when not in use. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and so far it works great! ... "
" ... It is very easy to use and fill. ... "
" ... Easy to set-up, clean and use. ... "
" ... The setup instructions were straightforward and easy to follow. ... "
" ... I love the Bluetooth technology and the fairly simple ease of using it. ... "
" ... The setup was easy, but make sure you read the full instructions and then start. ... "
Price
10money, worth, product, value, put
+90%
-10%
" ... I hope this lasts as the price is definitely a deterrent. ... "
" ... For the price this machine is a deal. ... "
" ... Great quality and price. ... "
" ... Great buy for the money. ... "
" ... It’s worth every penny! ... "
" ... Not as productive as an in-cabinet version, but a fraction of the price. ... "
" ... worth the money so far. ... "
Capacity
8kitchen, space, rv, room, one
+100%
" ... Kept up with 30 people in the house over holidays. ... "
" ... Now we don’t have to leave the house to get it. ... "
" ... Great addition to our home bar. ... "
" ... Works great for our family. ... "
" ... I am so happy to have ice in our house! ... "
" ... With a 750 square foot cottage, space is limited. ... Now that I have it in my laundry room, it is not an issue. ... "
" ... I have one for the house and one for my RV ... "
Cleaning
8use, clean, ice, ease, bit
+88%
-13%
" ... ease of use, easy cleaning ... "
" ... The cleaning is a bit of a pain which is why I gave it a ease of use 4 star. ... "
" ... Easy to set-up, clean and use. ... "
" ... Great product very clean sophisticated look not bulky and love the ice ... "
" ... The other deciding factor for me was the built in cleaning function. ... "
" ... After doing GE's recommended 1st cleaning (which is also easy), the ice marker powered on and got right to work. ... "
" ... The ice maker was packaged extremely well and we hooked it up and after running through the cleaning cycle we had ice in a short amount of time. ... "
Marketplace
7work, told, service, returnable, manufacturer
+43%
-57%
" ... Even purchased the 5 year replacement from amazon and they dont honor it. ... "
" ... I don't know if I got a bad one or what, but I will be replacing it through amazon . ... "
" ... It doesn’t work and Amazon says it’s not returnable! ... The manufacturer told me to contact Amazon. ... "
" ... On the plus side, Amazon is next-daying a replacement. ... "
Setup
5easy, setup, use, start, read
+80%
-20%
" ... The setup was easy, but make sure you read the full instructions and then start. ... "
" ... After installing the app on mobile device set up was a breeze. ... "
" ... The setup instructions were straightforward and easy to follow. ... Because it's so easy to setup, don't be tempted to start making ice until you read. ... "
" ... Easy to use and install. ... "
Volume
5ice, noise, making, makes, room
-100%
" ... The only problem is the loud noise it makes sometimes. ... "
" ... Makes horrible loud noises and has stopped producing the ice normally. ... "
Returns
5replacement, work, returnable, item
-100%
" ... Even purchased the 5 year replacement from amazon and they dont honor it. ... "
" ... I am thinking of either returning for a new one or looking for a different brand. ... "
" ... In the process of trying to get refunded. ... "
" ... It doesn’t work and Amazon says it’s not returnable! ... "
" ... On the plus side, Amazon is next-daying a replacement. ... "
Bluetooth
5app, schedule, range, benefit
+100%
" ... As a bit of a geek, I used the Bluetooth app and set up a run schedule to make life even easier for us. ... "
" ... There is a Bluetooth app that can schedule when your machine turns on. ... "
" ... I love the Bluetooth technology and the fairly simple ease of using it. ... "
" ... Bluetooth app works great and allows on/off schedules. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth app is a take-it or leave-it benefit and there are no instructions on how to connect (download the FirstBuild app regardless of the GE name) . ... "
Device Compatibility
5app, schedule, benefit
+100%
" ... After installing the app on mobile device set up was a breeze. ... "
" ... There is a Bluetooth app that can schedule when your machine turns on. ... "
" ... I love the Bluetooth technology and the fairly simple ease of using it. ... "
" ... Bluetooth app works great and allows on/off schedules. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth app is a take-it or leave-it benefit and there are no instructions on how to connect (download the FirstBuild app regardless of the GE name) . ... "
Fit
5counter, tank, small, side, perfectly
+100%
" ... However for a product that costs a small fortune, one would think they would design the drawer so it doesn't fall out. ... "
" ... It fit right on counter top. ... "
" ... It’s easy and small dining to fit on a kitchen counter. ... "
" ... It fits perfectly on our kitchen counter and is soooo convenient. ... "
As Gift
4christmas
+100%
" ... it was a gift. ... "
" ... Finally decided to buy myself one for Christmas. ... "
" ... Gave as Christmas gift they loved it. ... "
" ... my XMAS present to myself. ... "
Apps
4bluetooth, benefit, version, schedule
+100%
" ... After installing the app on mobile device set up was a breeze. ... "
" ... It works as expected and the app is a nice feature to have. ... "
" ... There is a Bluetooth app that can schedule when your machine turns on. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth app is a take-it or leave-it benefit and there are no instructions on how to connect (download the FirstBuild app regardless of the GE name) . ... "
Water Usage
4tank, extra, using, need, fill
+75%
-25%
" ... I would recommend the extra water tank for sure. ... "
" ... And honestly, I think the water tank lasts a long time. ... "
" ... The side attachment for extra water is a “must have” accessory. ... "
Design
4good, use, look
+75%
-25%
" ... It looks very good too. ... "
Delivery
3arrived, opal
+67%
-33%
" ... There was no damage to the outer packaging. ... "
" ... When the box arrived I was so excited. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
3clean, easy to set, easy, ease, cleaning
+67%
-33%
" ... ease of use, easy cleaning ... "
" ... Easy to set-up, clean and use. ... "
Water Resistance
3tank, extra, using, need, fish
+67%
-33%
" ... And honestly, I think the water tank lasts a long time. ... "
" ... The side attachment for extra water is a “must have” accessory. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 2 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
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