TechTalk: GE Profile Opal Version 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker Review & Demo - Sonic Pellet Ice at Home!
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Күн бұрынTechTalk: GE Profile Opal Version 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker Review & Demo - Make Sonic Pellet Ice at Home, now with FirstBuild Opal Nugget Ice Maker makes pellet ice up to 20 lbs in a day with soft chewy countertop ice: Sonic Pellet Ice at Home!. Expensive but works great! #GEProfile #Opal #NuggetIce #TheChanClan #TechTalk #GE #SoniceIce #PelletIce
Video Chapter Bookmarks:
00:00 - Introduction
04:36 - Opal 1.0 Side by Side with Opal 2.0
08:17 - Cleaning Cycle
11:18 - Installing the Opal Water Filter (Sold separately)
15:44 - First Ice Made
16:31 - Setting up the StartHQ App and NOT the GE Profile App
18:48 - Alexa Enabled Voice Control
19:45 - Summary
Previous Opal 1.0 Ice Maker Review: • TechTalk: GE / FirstBu...
Description
Nugget Ice. Pellet ice. Drive-in ice. Whatever you call it, you know it's "the good ice." Now that chewable ice is available from the convenience of your countertop with the Opal 2.0 Ice Maker. It is capable of producing up to 24 lbs. of ice in 24 hours and stores up to 3 lbs. of ice at one time. The Opal 2.0 Ice Maker has WiFi connection capability and comes with the side tank attachment for 3x more ice production.
Features
Rapid Production
Begin enjoying your first batch of ice in 20 minutes or less, with a pound of ice produced per hour
The Good Ice
Serve up chewable, crunchable, crave-able nugget ice that's ready sonic fast and retains its flavor, unlike traditional hard cubes. Refreshing pellet ice made from compacted ice flakes for the perfect cocktails, sodas and other beverages
24 Pounds of Ice Per Day
Never run out of nugget ice thanks to a large capacity ice maker that makes one pound of fresh ice per day and holds up to 48 ounces at a time
Built-in WiFi
Have your ice on-demand with a built-in WiFi ice maker that pairs to the SmartHQ app and allows you to schedule fresh ice and monitor the status of your icemaker from your device
Water Tank
Eliminate the need for an outside water source with an attached water supply for ice, which allows you to produce up to three times more ice and easily detaches for clean up
Batch Made Ice
The innovative design avoids clumping and leaks by recirculating ice melt to the water reservoir. You'll always have fresh ice on hand thanks to a smart, automatic ice maker that refills when your ice is running low
Fresh and Filtered Ice
Enjoy crisp, clean ice thanks to a cutting-edge ice filtration system available for the lower water reservoir.
LED Display Screen
Precision control is available at the touch of a screen thanks to an intuitive LED screen that illuminates when being used and darkens when at rest
Deep Cleaning Solutions
Skip the scrubbing thanks to an advanced, self-cleaning system that keeps your ice maker free of mold and mildew with a built-in UV light that has the ability to limit bacteria
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Video Bookmarks: 04:36 - Opal 1.0 Side by Side with Opal 2.0 08:17 - Cleaning Cycle 11:18 - Installing the Opal Water Filter (Sold separately) 15:44 - First Ice Made 16:31 - Setting up the StartHQ App and NOT the GE Profile App 18:48 - Alexa Enabled Voice Control 19:45 - Summary
@liannmayen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This helped greatly with getting more familiar with my new ice machine 🙌🏼
@nickip7227 3 жыл бұрын
We just purchased ours, arriving Friday! Thank you for this video, super helpful to know in advance what to expect with setup, cleaning, etc.
@cshadow1982 2 жыл бұрын
Your a life saver. Trick worked well on my 2.0. Cleaning with bleach now and eeewwww. Definitely gonna run a bleach clean cycle every two weeks from now on.
@karent7658 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I’m currently looking into getting one of these. Thanks for sharing!!
@Sigridr763 Жыл бұрын
Just brought one today for our home bar. Wonderful addition
@BB-cc7gj 2 жыл бұрын
I bought one of the original Opals and received it in 2016. I still use it today. The only problem is sometimes it stops making ice. I will drain it and run it thru cleaning with just vinegar. Also I take it outside and blow the dust out. We have an electric blower that cleans it out really well. So worth it for nugget ice.
@drb808 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing I can't help but Wonder if it's the hard water that's destroying his machines??
@kamakaziozzie3038 2 жыл бұрын
@@drb808 I’ve had my GE Profile for almost a year and never had a problem with it. But we only use distilled water so perhaps your onto something with that theory
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, lots of traffic all of a sudden as I think Amazon has the GE Opal 1.0 advertised for Prime Day sale. I'd recommend against buying that for $449 as that is a rebadged Opal 1.0, the 2.0 has a lot of feature upgrades worth considering.
@JasonGolden79 3 жыл бұрын
Like you I bought the first version through firstbuild, it lasted 3 years, the FirstBuild second version lasted a year. And we just picked up this GE unit as our 3rd Opal's pump died. There are some autofill options for plumbing this thing, I'd highly recommend it, placing a TSD filter on the line. I would avoid using the filters GE / Opal sell, I think they contribute to pump failure as their flow restricts over time. The pump uses a rubber diaphragm setup that starts leaking. I'm on day 2 of the new machine and its already much quieter. Over time using regular tap water means the machine builds up mineral deposits in the auger. I had to take mine part to address a high pitch squealing sound, learned my spotty cleaning schedule and high TDS water contributed to the build up. I have a two filter setup now, one that take the chlorine out and a second phosphate filter that binds the dissolved solids and reduces their ability to cling to the interior of the machine. I only drink water, and having this ice insures I drink more of it. I also enjoy chewing ice from time to time and this machine is cheaper than a dentist appointment. One more point, these machines do not due well in warm environments, over 85 and the machine may stop making ice.
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. This is what the extended warranty is for, when it dies I’ll get a new one from Best Buy
@areuaware6842 3 жыл бұрын
GE recommends only using distilled water in the Opal.
@JasonGolden79 3 жыл бұрын
@@areuaware6842 yeah, so did first build. Total dissolved solids is a problem for these devices because of the auger design. But at $4 for a gallon of distilled water that makes for some expensive ice. This time around I’m installing a phosphate filter. From what I’ve read it binds with dissolved solids so they can’t attach to the surfaces in the machine. We’ll see how that goes.
@areuaware6842 3 жыл бұрын
@@JasonGolden79 , I guess if you have enough counter space you can get a countertop distiller. My mother has a countertop distiller because she only drinks distilled water. Reverse osmosis should be good though.
@JasonGolden79 3 жыл бұрын
@@areuaware6842 good idea. I’ll have to check out the countertop distiller. I assumed these would require power to work. I live in an apartment and RO option is out.
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Just an update after a week of use that I've noticed that is different than the Opal 1.0: - Water tank pump cycle. The 2.0 pumps water into the main reservoir from the side take on a pump cycle now, so don't worry if it doesn't look like the side tank is draining passively into the main tank - UV Light. Noticed that they added a UV light to kill biological growth like mold and algae. This can be a problem due to sunlight + standing water (this is why you have to chlorinate pools). It is recommended that you perform a bleach cycle rinse weekly, so I'd recommend you still follow it, but the UV light addition is a nice touch. - Pumping cycles vary. There seem to be different cycles of water pump cycles that initially after the first few minutes of circulation, the Opal goes into a refrigeration cycle and the pumping noises go away. Sounds different, maybe this is smarter and burns out the pump less quickly. I think the opal previously just seemed to pump all the time at the same rate. - After a week still going strong and making a lot of ice!
@lizkimball2949 3 жыл бұрын
How often is it giving you a “needs cleaning” notice? Mine is telling me after maybe 4-5 days vs a full week. I did switch to distilled, so, hopefully that makes a difference.
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
@@lizkimball2949 Lol, it's never told me that yet!
@lizkimball2949 3 жыл бұрын
You looked at the app? I ended up returning my 8 weeks old that was making the loud noise & 3 days after I got the new one the app says “needs cleaning” ugh!
@susanngim95 3 жыл бұрын
Got my 1.0 on Prime Day and it was DOA🤪. Never got the pump to work. Returning.
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
@@susanngim95 Yikes - I tried to warn you not to get the 1.0
@iesha1259 2 жыл бұрын
Great informative video. Thank you
@OurfaZinali 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Mine came in today and I noticed a little dent in the back is this normal or do you think it’s a return? Also it made a full bin. Once I opened it to get some ice water started pouring when I closed the bin. It was filling the bin with water! I’m so confused and frustrated. It’s constantly pouring water into the bin so the bottom has an inch of water.
@davidhazen2394 Жыл бұрын
Ty for the video. I am curious if you are using reverse osmosis water, why would I need to clean so often because the water I am using does not have many particles in it for mold to feed off and limited minerals also. Why do these things need to be cleaned so often if you are using clean water.
@HnyBear 2 жыл бұрын
I have this one in the Black Stainless Steel with the Sidetank and I love it. I use it with the filter and have it running 24/7 I just fill it with regular tap water and only have to clean once a month. The ice is perfect for making smoothies. I just wish they'd tell us if the UV light ever needs replacing. Those things don't last forever and since it's enclosed there is no easy way to get to it to see if it's working.
@lbdisaster20 2 жыл бұрын
How long have you had your ice maker and what maintenance has it needed? I am thinking of getting this as a gift for my mother, who is addicted to the Sonic drive thru cube ice.
@thezfunk Жыл бұрын
The rule of thumb is a UV light last a year before it should be replaced.
@drayzrayz24 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I’ve been wanting one for two years so the new version came out and I am going back-and-forth because of the price. I really like the black one but I don’t want to pay extra. I will definitely get the extended warranty due to the issues you have had. But I appreciate all of the comparisons and the information you shared with us!
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
Heads up Philips has made a 3.0 version now too, but the 2.0 is working great and available at Costco now too
@drayzrayz24 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife They stopped carrying it because they had too many bad reviews. We have Frigidaire and GE now
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
@@drayzrayz24 This is the newest 3.0 model, I don't think retailers are selling it much yet, but GE has it: www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-Profile-Opal-Nugget-Ice-Maker-Dispenser-P4INDOS6RBB
@drayzrayz24 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife I did see this one in my many searches but three. Six stars not high ratings
@MarciaPatton-ku4yx Жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine for less than two years and I’m having an issue with it leaking water from underneath. I have done the vinegar rinse and checked the tubing, they are good
@Motoko15SL 2 жыл бұрын
I am thinking of getting one but cleaning it weekly seems like a lot. Sorry if I missed this but how long in total does it usually take to perform the whole cleaning cycle? Thanks!
@teslafanboy7826 2 жыл бұрын
I am trying to clean my Opal, and I added bleach to the unit but, I have no water coming down the back. I have the GE Profile with the big round button on the front of it. I disconnected both tubes on the back but, I have water coming out of only one tube which is only the Tube B tube.
@lifeofmichaely3556 2 жыл бұрын
HI guys... a silly question, does the ice stay in the machine 24/7 ? does the unit keep ice inside like a freezer? most of the portable ones dont,
@travismotes7918 2 жыл бұрын
We bout a refurbished unit. It has no manual. I have a question. Do you leave the unit on all the time or are you supposed to turn the unit off after it has made a bin full of ice? Or does it run continuously?
@kenle1895 Жыл бұрын
Where did you find the Wifi GEA label. I could not locate mines. Thanks for the video.
@crystalllllll 11 ай бұрын
Wondering If the unit Filters are are necessary if only using RO water
@aliciaglenn6858 2 жыл бұрын
Had my first built opal ice maker for 6 years and never had any trouble paid $599 online.
@fearlessfx1 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, definitely planning to get one of these in the near future, but I’ll probably use distilled water in it to try and prolong its life. Definitely would get an extended warranty as well. 👌
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Hard to keep getting distilled water for this, uses a ton of water, probably would just use it until it dies with filtered water
@Brian.8272 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife if i bought bottled water, would that prevent the white calcium buildup?
@rohorific 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Power/Light button to start pairing wasn't in any of their documentation.
@tonysanford7930 Жыл бұрын
How come it quit making ice? I have went through the steps sent by the manufacturer (cleaning cycle) and it keeps saying to add water!!!
@kevinhoang6014 Жыл бұрын
On the fence on this Opal 2.0.. could you give me an update.. on how it still hold up...
@Brian.8272 2 жыл бұрын
i used white viniger to clean it, it has given me some trouble in the past
@kimagnew3642 2 жыл бұрын
Just got one. But not sure it’s working right. The ice bucket starts filling up with water when it says it’s making ice.
@emilywitt5639 2 жыл бұрын
My husband purchased one of these for me for Mother’s Day. I’m getting ready to have our second child and all I want is nugget ice. However, when I plug it in, it will not power on. I touch the buttons and still no power. Could this be another dead on arrival type of thing? Is this common? Should we return and go with a different ice maker?
@anwlaw 2 жыл бұрын
How long does ice stay cold after it is made in the opal?
@ShervinShares 3 жыл бұрын
Add a 00:00 TimeCode to your description so it picks up on KZfaq as Chapters!
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, didn't realize that was the keyboard for the youtube auto chapters
@mrsdizi1234 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video quick question do you still fill the inner reservoir with water if you have a side tank or does the side tank do the initial fill thank you
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
I still top off the inner / main tank when I start up the machine sometimes especially with the filter in place if you don’t have enough water in the main basin it has a hard time priming
@joemac84 2 жыл бұрын
Was looking for commentary and shot of the actual ice quality but overall a good overview
@janapace1160 2 жыл бұрын
A new unit and took 4 hours to get the ice bin full. Plus so noisy but I live in a small place .
@thezfunk Жыл бұрын
Wife really wants nugget ice. I was going to get an under counter dedicated one but I am not paying $5k for one. She doesn't want this one on the counter. Since an under counter one fits in a 15" cabinet space, I think I will get a base cabinet that size but with a shelf. I will put this in the cabinet on a shelf. I really would like to hook this to a drain and water supply. I have an RO system in the basement which I would feed this with. I am just wondering if it could handle water pressure on the inlet tube. It might be something I have to experiment with.
@trueelovee97 Жыл бұрын
Update? Is it still working or have you had to use the warranty?
@michaelgilmore341 2 жыл бұрын
My Brand new Opal 2.0 in the first batch had metal shavings in it, had one in my mouth with the first mouthful of ice. So far after about 6 batches of ice, I let it all melt into a large white bowl and i find metal flakes in the bottom. I also found larger metal fragments in the bottom of the water reservoir. What makes me angrier is I have posted a very objectionable review with no biasing or drama on GE's website and they take it down every time citing it does not meet their guidelines which are, 1. Keep your review focused on the product. (It was all about the product). 2. Avoid writing about customer service (nothing about customer service), 3. Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product. (None of this was mentioned). 4. Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names. (There was none). GE is censoring me from getting this out there because they know it will cause a shit storm. Please spread the word and check your ice and the bottom of the ice maker.
@viviangreer8778 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the heads up.. I want one so bad, but I've been hacked before
@Belovelyava 2 жыл бұрын
Did you ever get this issue resolved?
@michaelgilmore341 2 жыл бұрын
@@Belovelyava Somewhat. I made them replace it twice until I received on that was perfect. No metal shavings and no loose parts. The third one we have now seems to be OK.
@andrewwilder3235 2 жыл бұрын
My opal 2.o keep saying "add water" after I have cleaned the unit
@calipicard Жыл бұрын
does this keep your ice cold if you don't use all of it?
@big_red_2006 Жыл бұрын
Does it still work today? I'm thinking about getting one
@manageradventures 2 жыл бұрын
Any updates on how this is holding up? My 1.0 is having trouble priming the pump if the water runs out and I have to do the finger suction trick to get it going so I feel like the pump is on its way out. Costco just started selling the 2.0 version, so I'm thinking maybe I should just jump on board with that while they have it.
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome that Costco is now selling it. 2.0 is holding up well, just got to clean it with bleach at least once a month to prevent mold
@manageradventures 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife Cool. Thank you
@chrisgunn1680 2 жыл бұрын
We got a profile opal from our kids. I am so frustrated because of the cost and it only lasted a year. It is at our cabin, so it isn’t even used very often. I use only filtered RO water, have cleaned it with vinegar, it will not make more than a tiny amount of ice that melts quickly. Why didn’t I get one of that lasts six years like another satisfied customer? It’s far too expensive to be thrown out after one year.
@emmansophie313 3 жыл бұрын
I just got mine and finished setting it up. Do I need to turn it off? Or does it have an automatic shut off after ice is done?
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I would turn it off (just hit the make ice button again until the light goes off), while there is an auto shut off when the ice bucket is full, it will start making ice again as the ice melts. We take extra ice made and keep it in the freezer
@JoshThompson25 3 жыл бұрын
i mean you can get small commerical units for the price of one of these that are going to be build to last longer. I think thats what i would be doing instead of buying a product you don't have much faith in lasting
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Just want a counter top unit and this works really well
@samanthapalmer6264 2 жыл бұрын
Dose it keep the ice cold
@tabbybennett1689 2 жыл бұрын
Are you supposed to add water before the "Add water" light comes on? The book is not really clear on that. I have a new unit and do not want to damage the motor. The side tank is out of water is completely but the unit is still making ice. This is my 2nd unit. The first one began displaying "Add water" before the side unit was empty, it was still half full, and never would begin making ice again after filling the side tank back to full no mater what we tried. So I'm really confused that this 2nd unit is almost empty and we are not getting an "Add water" message. Wondering if this unit isn't working properly as well.
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
Yes l, always make sure there is water in the basin before you start making ice or the pump will fail to prime and the add water light turn on and the system stops. This also happens if you run out of water during use. Especially if you have the filter on I fill the water to cover the filter or it fails to prime
@victor_ma_ds 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm considering this machine but you start telling us that this is your fourth machine so, durability is a problem. Can you illustrate what's the biggest flaw on the product? Cause every single appliance that I purchase is all about durability and your experience can be helpful here. Thanks for sharing your experience and you honest thoughts. Greetings from Chile!
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Most common problems are pump failure and compressor failure. These are not self serviceable options usually. Being overseas it will unlikely be serviceable unless GE supports this internationally which I don’t know. Probably could get parts and have some appliance person repair it though. Our use has been daily so I think these parts are just not designed to be durable beyond a year or two (conveniently at the end of their manufacturer’s warranty)
@victor_ma_ds 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife Thanks for your answer I really appreciate. I'm would not have it connected all day is primarily for family meeting or small reunions with friends. That's one a week or maybe one each two weeks. What you think? Should I buy it? Thanks agains, greetings from Chile.
@KingofReads Жыл бұрын
Just bought one today.
@muhammadahmadadnan3852 2 жыл бұрын
I have question, would it still work without the storage box? I am asking this so the ice falls onto a slope then into a big bowl.
@TrulyUnfortunate Жыл бұрын
Why would you want it to do that? Easy enough to pull the ice drawer out and dump the ice into a bowl.
@rogersmith7194 3 жыл бұрын
I think this is much more exciting than watching grass grow…thank you for the video! Wow!
@acesmontoya 3 жыл бұрын
Just bought one mine makes shredded ice every once in a while happen to know if mine is defective?
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Make sure that it is cold enough and that the vents on the sides aren't getting blocked... ice gets slushy if it doesn't cool down enough / overheating
@walterbkeen 2 жыл бұрын
This would've been perfect had they included a water dispenser, and a service connection to eliminate the reservoir.
@residentsweetie 3 жыл бұрын
Just to make sure, we need to buy the white filter in order to use this? I just got mine delivered today but didn't see a filter included.
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it doesn't come with a filter, but the Opal Filter works: www.amazon.com/GE-PROFILE-P4INKFILTR-Maker-filter/dp/B08K4HG1XL
@donpace6405 3 жыл бұрын
I use the distilled water I dont really see the point in the filter if your using distilled
@magnusE7 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife If your tap water is clean you do not need filter?
@gregarsenault5456 2 жыл бұрын
i have read a review that it does not refrigerate the ice ? can you have this running all day? once it is full does it just keep refrigerated or you need to place in the fridge ?
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
None of these on-the-counter ones do, it melts back into the water canister and new ice is made -- not the most cost-efficient to run it continually. We run ours for a few hours and transfer the made ice into a basket in the freezer if there's enough left over, people usually just use it as it is made.
@lizmore3915 Жыл бұрын
I bought one yesterday
@KeithStedman 3 жыл бұрын
I bought our Opal 2.0 in March 2021 and it started squeaking while making ice at the 4 week mark. I purchased the unit from Best Buy and since I had also purchased an extended warranty they took it back and gave me a new one without question. I did have to purchase another warranty for the new machine. At the 6 week mark the new machine started squeaking and it is now unbearable. I give the machine a thorough cleaning every week and I'm positive the problem is not the result of operator error. Other videos state that the problem is a result of internal gears and the lack of lubrication. I wish there was a competitor that a more reliable product.
@lizkimball2949 3 жыл бұрын
Mine started making that noise too:( I’ve had it about 2 months) new version from Best Buy
@flyingpass4923 2 жыл бұрын
@@lizkimball2949 @KeithSteadman ours has done this too. We heard that the bearing inside the defroster starts slipping. We're going to try the deep cleaning and see if it stops or becomes less. If not, it's back to BB for replacement.
@lizkimball2949 2 жыл бұрын
I hope that does the trick for you! I did end up replacing 6 weeks ago and have been doing 1-2 cleanings per week with the new one.
@flyingpass4923 2 жыл бұрын
Update: we did the deep clean per the instructions in the manual, literally following every step. Upon startup again, we haven’t heard the squealing sound in almost two months. Definitely helped!!
@amypolzella8349 Жыл бұрын
At the 4 week mark was it not still within the return window? I can't believe they made you use your extended warranty especially when there is a one year warranty on the machine itself through the manufacturer. Sorry but I think they ripped you off and it should have been handled better.
@DieselRC 2 жыл бұрын
Can the ice stay in the machine and keep it froz or do you have to pull it out and freeze the ice?
@zscampbellTX 2 жыл бұрын
The bucket is not refrigerated but they implemented a recycle which recycles the melted ice to make new ice. I recommend a triple walled ice bucket to put in your freezer but beware that it will clump up.
@paulfielder336 2 жыл бұрын
I just got mine about 2 months ago, and I think that it's already gone out. I don't get any water out of tube "A", and it keeps telling me that it needs more water, even though I have a full side tank hooked up to it.
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
Make sure the main tank is full when you try to start it up even if the side tank is full, sometimes too little water in the main tank causes it to have a priming failure, or there is air in the line and it’s causing a priming problem. One way to help the pump prime is to place your finger over the main tank intake inlet with the screen/filter off while it is on and you should feel suction against your finger, once enough has built up let your finger go and the water should suck up, repeat a couple of times until the water is dripping down the back suggesting that the pump has primed effectively and water is circulating
@paulfielder336 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife I've got the inside full of water, the tank is full, and tells me more water, and that there is air in the line. But, what line?? The B tube doesn't seem to have any air in it.
@AndreBellCopywriter Жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you. The official GE website and manual suck as far as helping enable wifi and connect the app to the ice maker. The manual links to their YT channel but their YT channel doesn't show how to enable wifi, just says wifi smarthq is a feature (WTH?!?). Was up till midnight trying to find how to enable this thing so the SmartHq can talk to it. Wish I landed on your video first yesterday (16:31) instead of GEs time wasting info. Thx x2
@taylordavis7184 3 жыл бұрын
can you help me set this up with my alexa.. i cant seem to get alexa to turn on this device
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Make sure that you are downloading the correct app, it is NOT the Opal app but rather the "SmartHQ" App, then you have to enable the SmartHQ Skill within your Alexa app
@CIF-pm7tk 2 жыл бұрын
Just opened my 2.0 i have no passwords or sticker on the entire unit.
@jenellparker3457 3 жыл бұрын
What was the filter number? I'd like to buy one for my new opal 2.0 I just received yesterday. Thanks!
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
www.amazon.com/GE-PROFILE-P4INKFILTR-Maker-filter/dp/B08K4HG1XL - This is the official filter
@jennifermojica2524 3 жыл бұрын
Is the filter optional, or is it necessary? I just got mine today
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
@@jennifermojica2524 It's optional, the default included screen filter goes where the water filter would otherwise go
@Tequilabird 3 жыл бұрын
HELP I can’t get this dam thing to make ice. I have everything set up and turn it on and it just drains the water as if it’s rinsing. What am I doing wrong
@JasonGolden79 3 жыл бұрын
From what I've seen this new GE version has an automatic defrost cycle that can take 30-45 minutes to complete. Google "GE Opal Defrost" and you'll find instructions for troubleshooting this cycle.. based on. your description that may be what is happening. Also make sure vents are not covered and the room temp is below 85ºF
@drayzrayz24 2 жыл бұрын
FYI The tank is not standard you can purchase it without and with it it’s about $60 more
@mexicancoon7300 3 жыл бұрын
Help, mine says “add water “ eventhough i have already added enough . What do i do ive had mines for 2 months.
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Make sure the intake isn't clogged, sometimes need to prime by taking off the filter and covering the intake valve in the basin with your finger as there may be air trapped in the line. Do this with the basin full of water so that when the line sucks against your finger when you release the water can get sucked up, priming the line, like a siphon effect
@susanngim95 3 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem. Tried to prime the hose and there is absolutely no suction. I think this thing is DOA.
@ashleymgabriel 2 жыл бұрын
any solution?
@mexicancoon7300 2 жыл бұрын
I did exactly what he said to do and basically your unclog the intake similiar to how water is removed from a straw when it is stuck, my machine worked soon after.
@tylerraymond8741 2 жыл бұрын
We just got one at work. I noticed when filling up some water goes into the ice bin. Is that normal?
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
Yes water circulates through the ice bin when first making ice, ice melts back to the water bin, it’s a loop
@leannejay2498 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife mine makes about 1/4 (being generous) bin of ice and then a water cycle starts which melts almost all the ice. i’ve tried every trick in the book and cannot figure out what is going on. it’s only 3 days old too :/
@Maybe2morow 2 жыл бұрын
Does it keep the ice frozen or does it just melt into water and recycle into new ice
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
The ice just melts back to water, we take extra ice and throw into our freezer
@kyleschiedermayer4076 Жыл бұрын
Is there anyway to adjust the size of the ice cubes?
@TheChanClanLife Жыл бұрын
No they are just pellet sized ice
@GassyJalapeno 3 жыл бұрын
Amazon has a 5 year extended warranty for $31. Why didn’t you go that route? I’m assuming you didn’t get the extended warranty on first so you could just eventual get a replacement with the second version.
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
I went with Best Buy because we live in Hawaii, GE / Firstbuild doesn't even ship to Hawaii though we have had 2 Opal 1.0 replaced through Firstbuild. Shipping was a ton, so if warranty doesn't cover shipping it would be crazy. With Geek Squad I can service in store at Best Buy -- If they can't fix it they refund the purchase price so that way I can I end up buying another one.
@GassyJalapeno 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife didn’t think of shipping. I’ve sent many things back to Amazon. They always send a return label. Never had to pay shipping so I didn’t even think of someone else having to pay.
@GassyJalapeno 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife anyways great review video. Finally someone showing it work and the noise it makes while in use. We still in the fence. All the complaints about the first version got us hesitant. Seems like you really have to maintain it. I’ll Look forward to the year after review that you should make. :)
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Heads up, the model sold on Amazon is the GE rebranded Opal 1.0 not the 2.0, I can't find the 2.0 on Amazon right now
@GassyJalapeno 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife good looking.
@dougreuter2712 2 жыл бұрын
The filter has me skeptical. If the water is going through the bottom of the filter before going through the machine and the filter sits just above the bottom, shouldn’t the last bit of water sitting below the filter still be there? Not sure how all the water is somehow draining through even below the filter.
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
The filter connects to the intake in the basin, so water is sucked through the filter into the ice machine, any ice melt is re-filtered when it is sucked in again
@dougreuter2712 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife I understand but then there should be a tiny bit of water left that the filter couldn’t suck in since the intake of the filter is a few inches away from where it connects. Yet it seems every drop is making it thru the machine and I feel like there should be a little bit that doesn’t get into the filter. The fact that it’s all gone makes me think it might be bypassing the filter
@janicegudding6437 Жыл бұрын
Are you suppose to remove the filter when running the bleach water thru
@TheChanClanLife Жыл бұрын
Yes
@janicegudding6437 Жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife thank you for responding. I just got this icemaker and I cant figure out why it makes some ice then keeps going into defrost mode
@cnysmitty 2 жыл бұрын
Is anyone else having issue with unit screaming during defrost mode?
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
If it is screeching that may mean that it needs to be cleaned and descaled from mineral deposits
@Texastimbo 2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if your 4th opal is still working?
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, this is just the second one (though you're right I had to replace 2 1.0's) and it's still working fine. Looks like this is living longer than the 1.0 so that's a good sign that the 2.0 is more reliable -- still have to clean it regularly though will grow mold/algae with standing water
@joeyament54 Жыл бұрын
are new opal 2.0 keeps saying add water it is brand new out the box
@joeyament54 Жыл бұрын
And when there’s water in it and we did the clean cycle and it still says add water when theres water in it
@TheChanClanLife Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I fill the ice bin a quarter full of water to help prime the pump otherwise try to put your finger over the pump intake to try to prime the pump until you get water flowing from the top, if it is brand new probably just having troubles priming for the first time or there’s an air lock in the line
@litaduenas2643 2 жыл бұрын
What kind of water do I put in this machine????? Help please
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
You can use tap water, we used filtered water from the fridge and still run that again through the opal filter, some people buy and use distilled water to prevent scaling and mineral deposits
@DJaquithFL 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up!!! Yikes after watching this .. I think the better solution for myself is to simply buy a new refrigerator in the garage (2nd refrigerator). I don't want to replace it because it's built like a brick sh###house. We have a water line out there but the current refrigerator doesn't have a nice maker. I wouldn't even have any ice making concerns if I didn't buy one of those quasi expensive ($3,700) top refrigerator bottom freezer pull out units from KitchenAid. Our old side by side never had a problem making sufficient ice. However, I need another problem like I need a hole in my head. Even if I had full warranty, it's something you still have to screw around with to get fixed or resolved. No thanks!
@DJaquithFL 2 жыл бұрын
😂 "nice maker" .. typo .. ice maker. Though yes, ice is nice.
@mirandapatterson8510 2 жыл бұрын
Did your first build have a lot of black sludge in it
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
No, but I'm guessing that is mold/algae building up. Run a cleaning cycle as recommended by GE. Use a cap of bleach and circulate that, then do 4 rinse cycles to flush the bleach out. The bleach kills the mold pretty good. Even with the 2.0 with UV light I get green algae growing in the tank from sunlight and likely mold just in the water despite double filtering the water from my fridge and also through the Opal filter. Mold is ubiquitous. Bleach it.
@mirandapatterson8510 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife we threw it away it was over 5 years old but it was really bad like very bad it had stopped making ice and I took it apart it would have been really hard to get it clean it was very disgusting my sister now knows she needs to do a bleach clean every few months and change the filter she didn’t even know it had filters you could buy she bought the first build when it first came out so it lasted a long time but she’s very disgusted on how bad it was she said she cleaned it all the time but with just water no bleach thank you for your video it helped us setting up the app for the new one
@saint7210 2 жыл бұрын
Is this ice maker still working properly?
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
It’s almost been a year and so far so good!
@timwilliams4483 2 жыл бұрын
Just received my 2.0 and yup dead on arrival no power.
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like Costco has this for sale now at $550: www.costco.com/ge-profile-opal-2.0-nugget-ice-maker-with-1-gallon-xl-side-tank.product.100836137.html
@Zcahm 3 жыл бұрын
I have heard the 2.0 is more reliable. I have had one for four months without any issue
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Mine is going strong after a month with daily use
@kyleyork4849 2 жыл бұрын
@zachman + @thechanclan how often are you doing the cleaning cycle? Once a weeks seems like an overkill
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
@@kyleyork4849 every few weeks, just a capful of bleach and cycle the water through the cleaning cycle draining each time. Helps prevent mold build up. Some people also will use a descaler to prevent lime and calcium build up
@donpace6405 3 жыл бұрын
I love ours but I am not going to use any of the apps I want full control of mine and ours is drained and wiped down daily and I start it the next morning these small units I dont beleive work well being used and left on all the time these are not restaraunt quality machines I do the weekly cleaning but we got tired of dealing with Sonic and part of the ice melting before we got back I agree you better get some insurance on this if your gonna invest in it .
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Yep agree, my Opal 1.0 lasted for 1 year each, first with a pump failure, second with a compressor failure. Hard water also is an issue as well as algae/mold. This version also has a UV light to prevent biologic growth. You're supposed to do a bleach rinse cycle every week to prevent algae / mold.
@Zcahm 3 жыл бұрын
Does the water filter put strain on the pump?
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Should not. The filter is designed for these ice makers by Opal so they should have considered it.
@Zcahm 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife you never know.
@fernandotx2895 2 жыл бұрын
Is it similar to Sonic ice?
@fernandotx2895 2 жыл бұрын
My question was answer within 2 minutes of the video. Thank you!
@greenmarine5 2 жыл бұрын
WOW!! $549.00 for a small ice maker, that's pricey for what it is
@tonywright6804 2 жыл бұрын
Im actually still on our first opal after 2 years , After a few months I will physically open up my opal and clean the hoses the cycle the water threw the machine, and let me tell you, the slime that builds up in them will make you wanna puke, do yourself a favor , open it up and clean the hoses!!
@TheChanClanLife 2 жыл бұрын
I do a bleach cycle every month to kill the mold / algae that inevitably grows in standing water
@TheChanClanLife Жыл бұрын
New update 2 years later, cleaning and update: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJxxgLWoyrK4cXk.html
@Rishain 2 жыл бұрын
if you buy a 20lbs bag of every day for the 93 days of summer in the us you would only spend 282 dollars, seem like a better deal to just buy the ice then buy the machine
@Belovelyava 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but is it nugget ice? The other thing fill a clean, clear glad with ice. Let it melt, look at all the floaties…
@feledorjones2648 3 жыл бұрын
You should have showed it with the ice in the machine or making the ice
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
I do, towards the end of the video it is making ice
@Vyrus01AP1 3 жыл бұрын
599 on the GE site. 625+ at best by. they make other countertop makers at the 100 mark. no thanks
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't say it was cheap
@DocBriney 3 жыл бұрын
We are on our 3rd Opal 2.0. These are pieces of junk. I would definitely purchase the extended warranty. Even GE has a webpage just for this unit because they fail all the time. GE will not send a service person....all support is through phone and email.
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Yikes, I agree I love the product but have zero confidence that it lasts beyond its 1 year warranty
@pulsatingsausageboy2076 2 жыл бұрын
Ice making machines seem to have a reputation for being unreliable. I was hoping this would be different but from what you’re saying I suspect it won’t. Way too much money for something that can’t be relied on.
@DoubTmethodic Жыл бұрын
That was not a time lapse
@georgeeckhardt1195 Жыл бұрын
Verbose x2
@hvacwiz7877 2 жыл бұрын
well it breaks constantly so why would i wanna buy it? its a piece of crap apparently.
@lyndalyndalyndaify 2 жыл бұрын
Why so many units - the hardwater. Buy your water buddy
@cjmcdaniel7547 Жыл бұрын
The quality on the build of the 2.0 I purchased in late 2021 is a joke. While the unit makes ice as advertised, there have been nothing but problems. I bought two and have replaced both already once and one of the replacements is now having the same problems as the other units...very loud screaching, screaming and grinding from the ice maker...so loud as a matter of fact that recently the noise was so loud it woke me up at 2 AM in the morning. I have had multiple emails with GE Opal, their third party service company and it is a prime example of the worst customer service I have experienced in many years....had to wait 8 weeks to get the first replacement....so buyer beware.....dont dare buying one without any extended warranty and just pray that you dont have to experience the same problems as I have.
@rainysunday6186 3 жыл бұрын
Why would keep buying a machine you know is crap and gonna break. 🤪
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
Because until it breaks it makes awesome ice... and if it works for a year, its worth it as long as you can get it replaced or fixed!
@TheChanClanLife 3 жыл бұрын
It's like getting a Tesla - you know the battery is going to die one day, but you enjoy the ride until it does :P
@AustinMichael 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChanClanLife Uh that is a horrible comparison. Tesla's aren't failing within a year and using the one day line well everything is going to fail one day lol. If you need ice why not get a commerical ice maker off websturantstore. All the hassle and crap you mentioned dealing with this thing is silly.
@spasmonaut10 3 жыл бұрын
@@SammyJoeLouis as it happens the place I rent has a water line, and even then, you have to consider the source of water too. It's well water here and very high iron content in the water. The seems like a recipe for failure for something like this. Commercial quality would be nice but as you said, probably not practical for most people.
@StevenCampsOut 2 жыл бұрын
for $99 you can buy a cheap countertop icemaker that lasts just as long!
@paulfielder336 2 жыл бұрын
I bought two of those $99 counter top ice makers, and I totally hate them. The ice doesn't last long in your drinks. The ice from the Opal ice makers sure do.
@tekjr60 Жыл бұрын
They don’t make nugget ice.
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