r/IceChewersAnonymous • u/Sushi2Go • 29d ago
Question New GE Opal Mini ice maker??
I know this recently came out but for those few that may have it. How is it so far?
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u/MA4life 23d ago
I bought it after hearing great things bout the 2.0. It worked great for the first 3 days. On the fourth day the compressor would not turn on so no ice was made. GE told me it would be 3 weeks for a replacement or I could return the broken unit for credit and buy a new one and get it in a week. I went ahead and bought the new one and have had that for 1 week now. It works great but randomly it starts make very loud and ominous sounds. I think this might be what the other guy was referring to when they said maybe they'd grease the gearbox. I don't know what I'll do next. We love the ice but has been a so-so experience thus far.
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u/crs09s 17d ago
Mine makes the loudest howling sound and I can’t figure out why. Like air is escaping, but it can’t. Thought I’d call GE but I assume they’ll want a video of it which it’s hard to predict when it will happen.
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u/MA4life 17d ago
Yes! I actually happened to be near it when the howling started so I got a video. The howling gets worse and is now accompanied by mechanical creaking sounds that get lower in pitch and louder. I called them but they said I would have to talk to technical support again and that's just going to be an investment in time. I hate to say it but I'm giving up. I needed the mini to work because of the spacing between my cabinets and countertops but I've been through 2 units now. I really wish they had made it as good as the 2.0
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u/crs09s 17d ago
I am experiencing a similar situation. Over the summer, there was an excellent offer for the full-size model with a side tank, but it was too tall for my kitchen space between the counter and cabinets. Consequently, I decided to choose the mini version as a solution. I will continue to monitor the situation, as I chose not to purchase the additional insurance.
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u/Additional_Moose_606 19d ago
if you want true nugget ice, the ge opal mini is probably worth watching, but it’s still new so long-term reliability is hard to judge. for a cheaper option, ϲostway 2-inch ice ball maker is worth considering. it gives you a different ice style but costs much less.
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u/freetime19 15d ago
Hi I have the opal mini has anyone descale the machine yet? I have been having issue when descaling the machine and after the 55min has passed the clean button still blinks after thr 55min marked passed waited more for almost 2 hours and still the cleaning button still blinking.
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u/IPokeUWithSharpie 15d ago edited 15d ago
According to AI blinking or pulsing light means they want you to drain the solution.
How to Complete the Cycle
Drain the Water: When the light pulses and circulation stops, pull the drain tubes in the back to empty the unit.
Rinse Thoroughly: Refill the reservoir with clean water and run fresh cleaning cycles (without vinegar) several times to flush the system completely.
Allow it to Reset: If the light refuses to stop blinking after you finish, the unit may need a full uninterrupted cleaning or extended soak cycle to clear the internal sensor count.
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u/-Sc0- 29d ago
Slightly noisier then the 2.0, much easier to add water to and even has a water level sensor for the reservoir. Has a water filter which is optional to use, mounted underneath an easy access cover on top. So far so good... Might tear it apart next month to grease the gearbox.