OPAL 2.0: CLEANING & MAINTENANCE - How to Keep It Clean & Working Properly
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- Опубликовано: 1 фев 2023
- In this video, I'm reviewing the GE opal 2.0 nugget ice maker. This nugget ice maker is a great option if you're looking for an affordable ice maker that can handle a large quantity of ice.
In this GE opal 2.0 review, I'll show you how to clean the nugget ice maker and have it as a great back up solution incase your main fridge ice maker goes down for maintenance. Thanks for watching!
This was a purchase my family made over 2 years ago and had no clue it would get us through our main ice maker on our Whirlpool crapping out on us! Not only is it really convenient is pretty affordable compared to industrial nugget ice makers.
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Thank you for watching! Please leave me some comments and ask me some questions! I would love to help everyone out!
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By far the best video out there for cleaning this thing! Thanks for making!
Thank you for the great comment! I appreciate the feedback. I love helping people!
My wife and I just purchased our Opal. So far, we love it! Thanks for posting this video! Very informative!
Thank you for the comment! I appreciate it!
We absolutely love ours! Have had it about 6 months and it does great job of continuously making ice.
Thank you for watching!
I truly appreciate your step by step instructions, thank you ..... Cheers to ice for our families 🧋
Thank you for watching! Glad I could help!!
I love it when it works... been having issues even with cleaning and using distilled water
@@Resarchaic I’ve been hearing a lot of people have issues with it when using distilled water… not sure why.
Thank you for excellent step-by-step instructions. Our ice maker was "screaming" so loudly we were ready to toss it, and it's not even a year old. I had tried to follow the steps in the manual but found them too vague for a non-techie like me. Your youtube gave us back our Opal Icemaker--thank you! It has worked without a whimper since following your guidelines. I now clean it monthly--and we have great ice whenever we want it.
I’m glad I could help. Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate the compliment.
This might have convinced me to buy one. Thank you for the informative Guide on maintenance & your cleaning process!
Thank you for watching!! I appreciate you!
This is my go-to monthly Opal cleaning vid. Love the ice but not the bio-slime. Thank you, JTP, for breaking this down to something simple.
No problem! Thank you for watching and I’m glad I could help!
I’ve cleaned mine for a month straight & I’m still getting particles after start up. Any advice please
Good to know someone else had bio-slim. 4 months not doing the monthly clean-had bio-slim. Yuck. Now will do monthly cleaning. I use distilled water only. He says he does not use bleach water. Best to dilute per manufacturer’s recommendation. Then, 3 water rinsing. Thats changing the water 3 separate times, then cycle the clean cycle at least twice with each water exchange. Should have no issues with bleach water in the machine. The key is monthly cleaning, and using distilled water. If you use tap water, you need to let the vinegar set inside the machine for 18 hours with several sponges stuffed up into the shoot to descale. This should be done monthly as well. Yes, its bit labor intensive, but you will get longevity out of your machine. My first Oral 1.0 last 3 years. I did not clean it for 2 solid years. I love this machine. No problems that was related to my neglect
Thanks man this was really helpful. Appreciate you!!
Glad I could help. Thank you for watching!
Have to agree... great video! I'm new to the Opal so feel like I learned a lot about the machine. Did my 1st cleaning after 6 weeks and it looked great. Thank you!
Thank you for watching and the support!
That screaming is when it needs to be defrosted. So when you shut it down to clean it defrosted it's self.. I've learned a lot from this video myself. I will see if I start making ice in 20
I love mine I'm going on vacation and your video is the best thank u so much
@@bridgettemassey2660 I appreciate the support!
I was looking at my machine and it had stopped and said “add water” then about 15 seconds later you mention to have that hose flat haha. Thanks!
No problem! Glad it helped!
Thank you for a very informative video!!
I’m glad I could help
Very Helpful- thank you
Glad I could help!
Just got this bad boy and even though, cleaning it can be a pain in the butt. Its worth it. Especially when trying out different brands of water. If you use Arrowhead, you can taste the mineral taste that alot of ppl dont like. But we love it! Also if you try distilled water, it gives it a difference taste too. And keeps the machine with not so much scale build up.
Thank you for the comment!
So helpful!!!!! Thank you!!!
Glad I could help!
Thank you so much. I have had mine 10 months and had not cleaned it, well it quit making ice. I used just vinegar like you said as I didn't want to use bleach. Had I not been able to see your water flow I will cleaning, I would not have realized what I was after. it is cleaning now and I will try for ice after awhile. I did listen and watch other video's, yours was the easiest to follow. Thanks again
Thank you for the comment!
the wifi schedule feature is my favorite of this thing, set it up to run from 4am to 7am so i have max capacity to fill my water bottles for work and run from 3pm to 4pm so i have some ice available when i get home.
That’s awesome! Thank you for watching
THERE IS WIFI????? Imma gonna go take a look at my machine
@@solidamanda yep! I never use mine lol!
I have had mine a year and never cleaned it- but also, I’ve never turned it off… today it stopped making ice. I’m going to go home and clean it per your vid.
Let us know how it goes!
@@AviatorsGarage ok. Here’s what’s weird. When I returned from work shift it was full of nice ice. Fresh. This morning when I awoke it was half empty with old ice. Cleaned it per your vid just now but could not figure out how to get the filter out of the bottom. Mine doesn’t want to move at all. Not even a little.
@@AviatorsGarage also weird- no black stuff anywhere in machine after 1 year. I think it is because I never turn it off.
Mine stopped making ice yesterday. I bought it June 12 2022. So glad it broke now - except have you ever tried to contact GE about an issue. It’s like screaming into an empty room.
Ya I’ve had issues with them in the past. Do the have a chat option?
Thank you for the video, I read thru all the Q&A and answered questions about squeaking and overflows. Your video gave me more confidence to clean this thing. Since I want to do a good job I ran 10 cups water to 1 tsp of bleach three times and then I'm going to do a 100% vinegar soak for 18 hours (Per the manual) and then I'll run the clean cycle 3 more times with vinegar and several more times with water. Do you let sit with vinegar in it, if so for how long?
Over the course of the cleaning it takes about 30 minutes, if I do let it soak in vinegar I let it soak overnight. I can’t say I let it sit for 18 hrs. I do make sure it is completely dry before storing the unit. Thank
You again for the comments!
This video was beyond helpful. My machine was screeching and when I looked up the manual the directions to clean from GE were intimidating. I followed your directions but I neglected to take a picture of the tubes in the back before I disconnected them. I put everything back after cleaning and initially it was fine but it started making a noise again. I wasn’t able to find any videos online showing the back of the machine and what it should look like once reassembled. Do you think you could post a pic of the back of the machine? Thank u in advance
Absolutely. I’m working on an updated video. I appreciate the comments!
A tip For your viewers
Put your Opal on an absorbent place mat for two reasons. Water drips and EASY MOVEMENT - it will slide TOWARD THE SINK effortlessly for cleaning. If large enough, the side tank can stay attached too. I bought a black padded placemat from Homegoods to match my countertop
Great idea! Yes water does get all over the place!
FYI the filter part separates for easier cleaning. And then snap it back into place. I use a toothbrush to clean the thin filter surface and then let it soak in vinegar until I am done with the cleaning cycle on the machine.
Great tip!
Good Vid... Thanks
Thank you for watching!
You need to check the coil on the fan. you can bet it's not pulling max air so pulling the case and cleaning would be a big help!
Great point
Thank you for this great video. My husband bought this and sat it up with my daughter. Love it until I had to clean it. The directions were so small I could hardly read it with magnifying glass, not to mention complicated because I was not part of the set up. Soon I flooded my counter top (don't ask me how I know....2 times) My only question to help others was I could guess on the vinegar but could not tell if you added water....I watched another video to see that you fill the well with water. Just want to help others like me ....blind and dangerous. You are my go to video in the future when my memories fails...lol
Thank you for watching and the comments! I did add vinegar to the water for cleaning and I used the reservoir to poor it into the well to cycle the vinegar water mixture through the machine. When I’m completely done with the cleaning I set up the machine in the final place where it will be. Make sure all hoses are connected and not obstructed (I figured that out the hard way) and then I use the reservoir to fill the well to the fill line inside of the machine. Then I fill the reservoir and place it into to holder / water transfer unit. Hope that helps!
Great video. Can you just add water to the side tube whie it is still running
Do you mean to the reservoir? If so, yes you can.
Thank you for the great video. I have been looking into getting one of these myself but I am put off a bit by all the cleaning and maintenance it apparently needs. How often do you do that full cleaning process? Also did I understand correctly that you turn it off every night and on every morning?
I try to clean it about once a month with the full cleaning process. I turn it off and on every day but it does have a blue tooth option which one can set a schedule. Thank you for the comment! I appreciate the feedback.
Thanks so much for this video demonstrating how you clean and maintain your GE Opal 2.0 ice machine. I've been reading everything I can for the past few days and watching videos to determine if I wanted to buy this machine. I decided last night that I was going to buy it and found your video today. Helpful to me because I've been using a home water distiller for a little over the year and use citric acid to descale it, heating up the water in the distiller to do this. I want to do the same with the ice maker and your video was the first mention I have seen of using warm water in your descaling/cleaning process. I wanted to be sure using hot water would not cause any damage to the ice maker. The distiller doesn't boil it but does make the water hot. I live in an area that has very hard water and descale my distiller regularly. Do you use warm tap water or heat up the water before adding the vinegar and then running it through the ice maker? I will likely use heated distilled water with the citric acid crystals in it to descale both at the same time. I could test the heat from the distiller to that of my sink's hot water faucet if you are just using hot tap water. I also do not want to use bleach. Much, much thanks. I used your affiliate link to buy the Opal today. Happy to do so.
Do would say distilled water would be the supreme water for cleaning the opal. I think you have a great plan. I just use warm water with vinegar mix, (half of the spare water tank which is 1/4 vinegar to water). I run 3 cycles of that on the cleaning mode. Then 3 cycles of reverse osmosis water through it. I only use reverse osmosis in the ice maker. I’m not sure I would use hot water just because of the tubing in the back of the machine. It may get damaged. I hope this information helps. I really appreciate the comment and the purchase. Thank you for watching and I’m here if you have anymore questions.
@@AviatorsGarage That is helpful. Thanks.
Can the tubes be removed and cleaned? It looks like our ice machine is starting to build up possible mold or algae in the base of the tube.
I got mine on a Black Friday special at Best Buy. They financed it for 12 months interest free. Was just searching for a video on how to clean it. Thanks for posting this. I feel alot better about putting vinegar in the machine instead of bleach.
Great deal!!
John the Pilot, I need you to come clean ours! 😊
Hold on! I’m coming!!!!
I didn’t even realize there was a filter to clean. Going to do that now. Also, I am trying to clean my tubes. Any suggestions on that. They have some built up residue.
www.amazon.com/dp/B08MQCNTQY/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_ESTQ6K2R92Z3GETPMSPF?linkCode=ml2&tag=liamstoylayne-20. That’s what I use to clean tubes. I clean as often as needed. Thank you for watching!
@@AviatorsGaragethat’s exactly what I need! Thank you.
Any suggestions on how to clean the tubes? I used a pipe cleaner but of course that only goes up so far.
Hey there! Don't worry, I've got you covered. If the pipe cleaner isn't doing the trick, you can try using a flexible brush or a long wire with a cloth attached to it. I use this - amzn.to/4783QMU Let me know if it works for you! Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much for great video We just bought this machine . How often clean this machine?
Thank you for the compliment! I clean at very least once a month. I try once ever two weeks at a minimum
Thank you for quick response!
Any thoughts on cleaning the tubes? I just noticed one of my tubes has a lot of gunk in it. (The one on that hooks to the top in the back.)
amzn.to/43tZvnr These work perfectly! I’ll make an updated video!
Thanks for the video as this helps me know a bit more about the machine. I want to know where you got the scrubber from? I know, I know...but it looks sturdy and I need a really good one. Please and thank you :-)
Thank you for the comment. This is the scrubber that I use amzn.to/3TacvcH really simple, pretty affordable and you can put dish soap in it if you want.
@@AviatorsGarage Thank you
@@conyaandrews7792 absolutely! Thank you for watching!
Question. I did the descaling process as you outlined. Over the next couple days unnoticed that the ice causes the water in the glass to be cloudy, and there is lots of white residue forming on the inside of the tank reservoir where the water pours down in back. Do I need to do the whole cleaning process a few more times to get it all running clean?
Sounds like to need to do a lot of rinse cycles. Each time you do one replace each rinse with fresh water. It will be a time consuming process. I highly recommend using reverse osmosis water for making your ice. Sounds like you may have a hard way problem. I’m not a plumber by any means. I’d have a water treatment company come test your water. I live in FL and the water is terrible. My family decided to invest in a very high quality water softener system and reverse osmosis. Thanks for watching.
Love the video. I understand that you run 3 cycles with vinegar/water mix, and 3 cycles with hot water only. 2 questions - 1) what is the vinegar/water ration, and 2) do you drain the system between cycles, or just run 3 cycles with the same vinegar/water mix
Thank you for the compliment and thank you for the question. I apologize for not being clear on what I do with the ratio. So what I do is I use the reservoir and I do 1/4 vinegar of half of the total volume of the Reservoir with water. (Half of reservoir) (water vinegar solution) (1/4 of that vinegar) Does that make sense? I do six total cycles on the clean mode. Three water vinegar mix first then three just clean water. Let me know if that makes sense.
@@AviatorsGarage Other question - do you run the 3 cycles with the same solution, or do you drain it all between each cycle?
@@howiewebb9780 drain each one. Great questions!
@@AviatorsGarage That is a great video. Do you ever run the diluted bleach solution through it the manual recommends for mold, or have you just stuck with vinegar. Finally since you have had it 2 years how often do you run into the squealing issue? The fact you don't mention it makes me wonder if you cleaning it simply helps that. Looks like an easy fix on the old Opal but maybe not so much on the Opal 2.0. Any comments on either would be great. Thanks.
@@kirkj2573 great question I’ve never had any problems with squealing or squeaking, but I do clean it regularly at least once a month. I have never ever run bleach threw it at all. Just vinegar water solution. I did have noise issues with the first version of the opal (not 2.0) and I returned it. GE was good about it but they did request a video of the noise. I would reach out and ask them about the squeaking issue.
Have thought about getting one of these but the cleaning and potential bacteria has me second guessing. One thought/question - have you ever tried taking the ice made in the Opal and putting in the refrigerator door ice dispenser? I'm curious if that would work. That way, ice isn't staying in the Opal bucket waiting to melt. If it was me (and that worked), I'd let the machine run, fill the nugget basket and transfer that to my door ice dispenser.
That’s a great question. You know what I think I might just do a video on that to see if it works or not. But on your concern, I haven’t had any issues with my Opal getting anybody in my family sick. Thank you for watching.
Is better to buy a replacement Filter I've seen sone people on RUclips with a bigger filter is that a better thing or is it better to use the one factory gives you small filter 🤔??? I'm new to this nuggets ice stuff I want to buy the opal 2.0 but I just want make sure that is not mold problem.
Great question, I’ve never bought any filters for it. I just keep cleaning the screen filter in bottom of the unit. I do use reverse osmosis water for it though because we have a RO system at my kitchen sink.
Another question. My ice reservoir leaks all the time. More so when I press the release button. Does yours only leak when the button is pushed or does it leak when its not pushed too?
Mine only will let water out when it is upside down in the holder on the side of the unit. I do know it will leak if you put the hoses connected backwards. Thank you for the comment!
Have you ever checked the tubes and resivore inside the machine? I've had mine for almost 2 years, you need to take it apart and clean there too, you will be surprised how much mold build up there is.
I haven’t since mine is still under warranty. I haven’t wanted to void that yet.
Has anyone had issues with black gunk coming into the water reservoir? Ours was good we cleaned it with the bleach method and then tried cleaning it with vinegar and got this gunk coming out. I have run 10 gallons of vinegar through it and it still has this issue! I also tried letting it soak and still have the issue. Any ideas?
I would do some bleach, not sure but it sounds like there’s mold. And do it over and over again until no gunk comes out. Just a suggestion.
Do you need to wash with vinegar before you ever use it. I just bought it and haven’t even gotten out of box yet. I don’t have filtered water so. Am I use spring water?
Great question, I did. I use reverse osmosis water in mine. I’m sure it’s not necessary but I figured it was an expensive appliance so I’m gonna go ahead and treat it very well. Thank you for watching.
Can it stay on (keeping the existing ice cold) without making new ice? Example, if you don't want the noise at night. Or do you have to turn it on & off?
To my understanding, it will continue to make ice because of ice in the tub will melt after it’s made go into the reservoir beneath the tub and there is no way to keep the tub cold. It is an endless cycle of it turning on and off, depending on how much ice is in the tub and if it’s used and it melts.
Omg thank u
You’re welcome!
Hey, Awesome video. My best purchase in 2023. Going on my first year. It's started squealing and doesnt make ice while it squeels. Dont suppose you have a video for that??
I have never encountered squealing at all. Not sure what that means. Anyway you can take a video and post it?
Excellent video! We got ours back in October and we’re addicted! Quick question: does yours squeal when making ice? I just cleaned/descaled mine two days ago and it’s back squealing.
Is it the opal 2.0 or first version? I had the first version and it was terrible, sent it back and got the 2.0, you may want to call GE and do a warranty claim. They will ask for a video of the noise and probably send you a new one! Thank you for the comment.
@@AviatorsGarage we have the 2.0. I’ll definitely do that. Thanks!
@@katiecorkern764 also I run reverse osmosis water through our opal 2.0. That may help as well.
It will squeal from time to time when it is defrosting. That is normal. If it is too loud or too much at the wrong time just turn it off and it will defrost naturally.
Yes mine is two years old. It’s been noisy from the beginning but still running strong.
I have vinegar in the reservoir ready to clean. Cleaning mode shows yellow pulsing light, no sounds from machine and that's where I am. Pulsing light for hours and hours. How do you know if cleaning mode is happening?
The yellow light is not a good sign. Do you have the GE Opal 2.0?
So when you clean your machine you leave the right tube capped and the left in the sink?
Depends on if I’m trying to get a few good flushes through it with vinegar. I’ve found if I leave the left house in the sink all fluids drain.
Great video. We just purchased the 2.0 version as well. I would like to ask how often do you clean the unit?
Great question, I clean it about once a week (we use it a lot) once before use out of storage, and once before I put in storage. Also, if I look look in the reservoir and see any build up I clean it. Thank you for the comment!
How often should we clean our machine? We have osmosis water and I usually clean the little filter and wipe down inside but was noticing a funk. We are following your instructions to a full cleaning inside n out. So how often should we do the big clean?
I clean mine as often as necessary. We use reverse osmosis water as well. It will have a funk since the water is almost free of chlorine. For us it grows a reddish brown algae when stagnated
@@AviatorsGarage I noticed a funk in the tubing. I don't think my straw brush will reach that far..ugh
Has yours ever stated “ice bin full” on your phone app and it’s empty? I’ve cleaned it, reset it, gonna look for the sensors tonight. I unplugged it and let it sit for about a week while we were gone, plugged it back in and it worked for a few days then stopped again. Any ideas?
So I don’t use the app on the phone whatsoever, I just turned the machine on when I need to use it. But usually when you delete an app and reinstall it, it seems to fix the problem. Try that and then I’ll do some digging to find out if there’s any other people with the same issues. Thank you for watching.
At 1:33 you say "it can't recycle the old water that melts." The ice bin is directly over the water reservoir and as the ice melts that water drips directly back into the reservoir. At 5:10 you do correctly state "so when the ice melts it goes back into the reservoir and it recycles the water."
@@NitePHX probably a simple mistake
Awesome Video, John! That helps A LOT! How long did you spend to finish the full cleaning process?
Great question, if I’m thorough with it - doing about 3 cleaning cycles with water vinegar mix, it takes about 30 mins. Thank you for the comment.
John, how did you get the filter out? Mine doesn’t want to budge at all. Pull out with sheer force? Twist?
Mine comes out really easy. Just pulled out of bottom of the fill tank in main unit
Push up on the top part of the filter and it pops out
Mine came with a white filter when do we install that
Install it after you are done with the cleaning. Thank you for watching!
How do you clean out the tubes? Our tubes get grimy.
I need to do a video update so I can show this part of the cleaning process with the tubes. Here is what I use to clean them:amzn.to/3w3eOqp
Where did that filter appear from I can't find mine
It’s underneath the tub that holds the ice in the main water reservoir
Mine wants to defrost daily. What’s going on? Any tips on fixing that?
Do you keep it on all the time?
Great video! The instructions for mine say to let it soak for 18 hours. Do soak yours for that long?
I don’t, I run a vinegar rinse about 3 times the. Hot war 3 times. We use it way to much to be down that long. If I put it away I will do that. Thank you for the comment!
@@AviatorsGarage Agreed. I don't want to go 18 hours without this magical ice. LOL! Thank you for your reply!
@@brandoncooley9739 absolutely! Have a great day!
Something happened to mine it keeps saying add water when it already was filled with water it keeps going from making ice icon to needs water and nothing happens and we already tried the trouble shooting and nothing .
Sounds like the sensor is stuck or dirty
Where do you purchase the filters? Thank you ! Your video was better than the GE video! Also, when you make ice to put water in the bin or just the secondary reservoir?
I don’t use filters since the water I put in the ice maker is reverse osmosis. When it’s time fill the machine I use the reservoir to poor into the machine and then refill the reservoir. Thank you for watching! I appreciate the compliments.
Put a paper towel in the reservoir tank with the soapy water. That will helps scrub off whatever is on the inside walls when you shake it.
Outstanding suggestion!
Why does it leak water from underneath the machine? I have done the vinegar cleaning to it
Did you connect hoses correctly?
Mine leaks when I fill it at night and then some of the ice melts creating an overflow in the water reservoir. I fixed this by buying a cookie sheet and placing it under the whole unit. Over flows now drain into the cookie sheet instead of the entire counter.
How often do you need to do this full cleaning process?
I do it at least one a month. Also you can kinda tell when the water in the inside of the machine starts looking like it’s “growing stuff”
John did you read in the instructions that tap water is required. Not filtered water. You use reverse osmosis water. Isn’t that filtered?
It is filtered, I did read that. I just know my ice tastes way way better using the reverse osmosis water. Also, most refrigerators use a water filter to get contamination out of the system before the water freezes. They also sell a filter for this unit. I don’t have it because I use the reverse osmosis filter in my house. Also my whole house has a water filter/ softener system. I’ve had the unit for almost 3 years now with zero issues. Hope that helps.
My cleaning light comes on by itself and flashes. Is that normal?
I think it knows it needs a cleaning!
I cleaned my screen this weekend but when I went to reinstall it I couldn't remember if the top angled part of the screen leaned in (like it's leaning backwards) towards the back of the reservoir or leaned down (like a downward slope) towards the reservoir? Help!
I’ll check!
@@AviatorsGarage Thanks!!
Ya buddy- so make sure the circle part is to the rear of the unit. The smaller part is at the bottom and the larger part is at the top. You should see how the small part fits in to place with two plastic tabs at the bottom of the unit in the main reservoir. Hope that helps.
@@AviatorsGarage I just went to check and it's making ice so I have to wait now! Lol! Thanks for your help!
@@wilmafingerdoo2690 no worries. Let me know how it goes.
Im scared to use bleach to clean my brand new machine. So you are saying vinegar will work just fine?
I haven’t used bleach once! Don’t want to ! Thank you for the comment!
Can anyone please tell me why mine defrosts at times
Mine has never done that, can you explain what it does?
What is the solution mix? U aren’t specific about how much vinegar to water
1/3 vinegar 2/3 water
I have this same machine it just started making a squeeling noise and I can't figure it out I've cleaned it and it still does it it's 2 years old any ideas?
Can you tell if the noise is coming from the back?
@@AviatorsGarage yes it is sounds that way I have shut it off now though but if you plug it in it's good for awhile it seems like maybe when it's trying to make ice it starts squealing
@@lovinarainey8769 that sounds like a symptom of the compressor either having a lubrication issue. I will get on the horn with GE as soon as possible and see if you can get a warranty claim.
@@AviatorsGarage thank you. I will do that
Do you turn your machine off at nigh?
Yep. Sure do.
How much vinegar though?
1 part vinegar 2 parts water. I use the reservoir to poor into main tank.
Pass on this machining. My first on lasted 6 months then started screeching, then wouldn't do anything. After a month of back and forth with manufacturer, I had to send, multiple email that were usually a week to get a response, I had to send pictures, send video. Customer service did everything they could no to warranty the ice maker. It took over a month to get a replacement. Now 5 months later the second one has stopped making ice. I have never used anything but distilled water. Manufacturing warranty runs out in 2 weeks, so I'm going to start the month process. to get another replacement. I'll never buy this machine again.
Was distilled water the culprit?
Don't be scared of drinking that kind of "crap". We all drink it every time we get ice out in public. Rarely do ice machines get turned off and cleaned.
Really good point! Thank you for a scary reminder! So glad I clean mine! Now I’m really going to pay attention to the cleaning scores posted in restaurants.
My ice maker recently stopped making ice so i did the whole cleaning that you just did and it still is just running water through and not making ice
How long do you run it for? It takes mine about 2 hrs to start making ice.
I had the same issue with an original opal (non 2.0) and had to send it back.
@@AviatorsGarage Any help with this same issue? Mine was working perfect for 1 year... stopped making ice a week ago. I have unplugged it, I have cleaned it, descaled it... and water is running through it .... BUT zero ice is now being made.... any ideas or help? Thanks
@@jrex9520 did you get on the horn with GE Asap? May be within warranty.
Have you ever had to fix the screeching noise
I have never ever once heard a screeching noise from my machine. A few people have commented that they’ve experienced that issue. I recommend getting in touch with GE as soon as possible.
Aren’t you supposed to clean it with distilled water also??
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
Any advice if it's leaking water from the bottom?? GE charges $250 to send it back and fix, and if it's not repairable they refund $125....
What part of the bottom? Is it by the tubes?
Just got mine today. Cleaned it with a tablespoon of clorox mixed with water and then flushed it 4 times. Washed the tub. Not using the side container yet. Filled water to the water line. Started making ice immediately, then after maybe 5-10 minutes it start dripping/leaking water into the tub with ice in it. Is it suppose to do this? Will it do this everytime? Anyone else have this issue? Did I get a lemon? I'd appreciate any comments of what it could be and what resolved it. Thank you. Scott
It takes mine a good 10 minutes to make ice. It starts by dripping water into the tub then pellets start falling. Then it will shut down when tub gets full with ice. Ice will melt then drain from tub. Then the whole process repeats…. Does it make any squeaking or squealing noises?
@@AviatorsGarage Thank you. believe it does this because of this: The coil is not cold enough to freeze the water yet. So, it will run into the bin and down the back. There are no squeaking/squealing noises. Really quiet for the most part. Thank you for the reply. For what it's worth, I use Distilled Water only (i buy gallon jugs at Walmart for like $1.15) because I hear it is better and recommended over the tap water option.
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Thanks for watching! And really weird question lol!
Ya I use to fly for a 36th street operation… it was interesting… (now in understand the weird question) who do you fly for? Amerijet? Cargolux? Atlas? Western Global? Eastern? Maybe Iaero?That’s all I know on that street. Good luck man.
The profile pic suggests a BAE125 - but the registration is on hold for that aircraft. Hope your at a decent company and being treated well.
How much water and how much vinegar???
1/3 vinegar and 2/3 water ( use the reservoir)
@@AviatorsGarage thank you young sir
@@mrjc12 absolutely! Thank you for watching!
There are worthiness then a Cap full of Bleach! Imagine what people Swim Boat in on a River down stream from a Shit Plant after a Good Rain!😂😂😂
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Capture that vinegar don't send it down the drain it can be used for cleaning other things.
Great idea
Mine makes a whiny noise. I cleaned it by bouncing it down the driveway into the garbage. No more sound.
That’s definitely one way to take care of it
You said remove the water filter and the instructions said replace with reservoir's screened intake cap. Where is it
It’s in the bottom of the main water tank. Underneath the ice collector.
I used bleach to clean mine the first time and seem to have trouble since. Auger started making loud noise, finally fixed. Used water filters and couldn't get half a month out of them and couldn't get water past them. Now we have add water every few minutes smh 🤦🏻♂️
Sorry to hear that. Have you reached out to GE opal tech support? Maybe the can help you?
@@AviatorsGarage giving a good cleaning with vinegar. If that doesn't work I'll call them
@@slick3864 hope it works out, I believe there is a one year warranty. I would call them soon. Thanks for the comment!
@@AviatorsGarage and my luck I'll be just over a year, I'll to find my box and paperwork. The cleaning didn't help. I think the water filter over worked the pump and it's shot. Or the level sensor is bad. The water filters when removed you can not even blow through them. So I wouldn't recommend them. I've got 5 new filters but they'll get sold
Sorry to hear that, they should warranty the fact that you used their filter and the pump is now shot. Let us know how it goes. I had an original Opel (1st generation) and it would make some horrible noises. The warranty department made be send them a video to prove that it was doing what I said it was. The eventually honored a return and I bought the 2.0. Since then no issues, just have to make sure I keep it clean. Also, I make sure I do not unplug the machine while the pump is running.
Use bleach solution for sanitizing. Vinegar is used to descale.
You can do both.
@@AviatorsGarage I realize that, but vinegar isn't going to sanitize the machine as effectively as bleach. It is not considered a "disinfectant" the way bleach is.
GE recommends distilled water. I bought a distiller for 100 bucks. I never get that buildup. 🤮 All that gunk that’s in your Opal- that’s what is in my distiller. That reverse osmosis is not cleaning the water. I use the filter cartridge (an aftermarket brand). Between the distilled water that’s recommended and the cartridge it will prevent the buildup. Those cartridges really need to be changed every three months for sure. If not you’ll get the dreaded “add water” even when the tank is full. I purchased my unit “like new “ on the bay for $295 and that included a side tank because my ice maker went out as well. My fridge is 14 years old. I’ll let it completely go out iso of fixing the ice maker.
Anywho, the Opal 2.0 is nice but it’s not worth over the $500- $600 retail.
Awesome! Thank you for the input!
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That outstanding. Thank you for watching!
The vinegar is supposed to soak overnight. And the small filter should be installed during cleaning. Also, this doesn't touch on the sanitizing that's needed, or the sensors that need cleaned.
Awesome! I invite you to make a video about it! Thanks for watching.