GE Profile
GE Opal Nugget Ice Maker
Good
Our score: 70 / 100
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What we like
- Produces genuinely chewable, soft nugget ice that's hard to find outside restaurant equipment
- Countertop footprint, no plumbing install required on most models
- Self-clean cycle simplifies a maintenance step most ice makers skip entirely
- Wi-Fi variant lets you check ice level and start cycles remotely
What we don't
- Small ~3 lb storage bin means it can't get far ahead of a thirsty household
- Higher price than most countertop ice makers for what's ultimately a small bin
- Needs regular use or periodic draining — leaving it idle for weeks invites mold/mineral buildup
- Some owners report water pump or gearbox failures after a couple years of heavy use
Specifications
| Ice type | Nugget/pellet (compressed 'sonic ice') |
|---|---|
| Output per day (lb) | ~24 lb |
| Storage capacity (lb) | ~3 lb bin |
| First ice time (min) | ~20 minutes for the first batch |
| Self-cleaning | Yes, periodic self-clean cycle (user-initiated) |
| Warranty (yr) | 1 |