Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
expiredfreeskier98 posted Jan 7, 2022 5:56 AM

Costco Members: GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker w/ 1 Gallon XL Side Tank

$550

$679

18% off
+ Free Shippingat Costco Wholesale
94.5K Views
Visit Retailer
Deal Details
Costco Wholesale has for their Members: GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker w/ 1 Gallon XL Side Tank (XPIOX3SCSS) on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member freeskier98 for posting this deal.

About this Product:
  • Rapid Production: Up to 24 Pounds of Ice per Day, First Batch Ready in 20 Minutes or Less
  • Opal Nugget Ice: Serve Up Chewable, Crunchable, Nugget Ice that's Ready Fast and Retains its Flavor, Unlike Traditional Hard Cubes
  • 1-Gallon Side Tank
  • Built-in Wifi and Voice Control: Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $80 lower (12.7% savings) than the next best available prices from reputable merchants with prices starting from $629.99. -SaltyOne
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on Best Buy from over 1,200 reviews.
  • Refer to Costco Return Policy -slickdewmaster

Original Post

Written by freeskier98
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Costco Wholesale has for their Members: GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker w/ 1 Gallon XL Side Tank (XPIOX3SCSS) on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member freeskier98 for posting this deal.

About this Product:
  • Rapid Production: Up to 24 Pounds of Ice per Day, First Batch Ready in 20 Minutes or Less
  • Opal Nugget Ice: Serve Up Chewable, Crunchable, Nugget Ice that's Ready Fast and Retains its Flavor, Unlike Traditional Hard Cubes
  • 1-Gallon Side Tank
  • Built-in Wifi and Voice Control: Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $80 lower (12.7% savings) than the next best available prices from reputable merchants with prices starting from $629.99. -SaltyOne
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on Best Buy from over 1,200 reviews.
  • Refer to Costco Return Policy -slickdewmaster

Original Post

Written by freeskier98

Community Voting

Deal Score
+43
Good Deal
Visit Retailer

Top Comments

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

223 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jan 7, 2022 5:47 PM
784 Comments
Joined Nov 2020
LivelyMusic493Jan 7, 2022 5:47 PM
784 Comments
Ice, Ice, Baby.
Jan 7, 2022 5:47 PM
1.2K Comments
Joined Dec 2007
poopsnackJan 7, 2022 5:47 PM
1.2K Comments
Quote from overzeetop :
It's not a standard commercial ice maker, it's a nugget icemaker which extrudes the ice into small, pellet-like semi-frozen chucks. The best name brand is Scotsman, and it has the best nugget ice, but Hoshizaki also makes an alternate version. Scotsman ice is softer (less solidly frozen) and, imho, the gold standard. They start around $2500 for the smallest under-counter, and a countertop version (for institutional/hospital use) starts in the mid to upper $3000 range. Hoshizaki are around the same price, maybe $500-700 more. The Hoshizaki produces a nugget that is closer to a truncated pie (trapezoid) shape and is frozen pretty solid. Full size nugget heads (that you could put in a garage - 36x36x36 head - usually sitting on a storage bin) like you see in Sonic or McDonalds are going to start in the $4000-5000 range.

Why do I know all this? I'm insane. Also, I stalked restaurant auctions in the 2010-2015 time frame looking for an undercounter unit to put in my game room. I found one and won the auction for $300, and had to drive a pretty good distance to pick it up. I then stripped, cleaned and reassembled the whole thing, replacing a couple of worn parts for $150-200 or so. It's been running well ever since, though any replacement parts are stupid expensive so I'm always a bit paranoid.
This is the content I am here for. Amazing post. I obsess over things and learn WAY too much as well.
Jan 7, 2022 6:00 PM
1 Comments
Joined Dec 2015
i7iceguyJan 7, 2022 6:00 PM
1 Comments
Quote from SkillfulAction676 :
Anyone know if the water tank can be run directly to a water line or do you have to continually refill the water tank when it runs low?
yes you can.. its a little diy.. search online for instructions. my is piped from my RO water line.
Jan 7, 2022 6:05 PM
22 Comments
Joined Sep 2018
Siaofu83Jan 7, 2022 6:05 PM
22 Comments
Quote from WittyCarpenter1542 :
Cool! Let us know what they say about the warranties. I'm thinking it's 1yr manufacturer warranty + Citi.

It's also Costco so I'm not too concerned about the warranties. If something crazy does happen you can probably return it years later.

I did purchased it Wed. and it should be here on Tuesday. Smilie
Does this fall under the 90 day major appliance return window? Or the unlimited return window that most other items fall under?
Jan 7, 2022 6:08 PM
2.1K Comments
Joined May 2005
AirlinerJan 7, 2022 6:08 PM
2.1K Comments
I can echo the lengthy previous post about this kind of ice. I, too, dabbled in a used restaurant unit that was massive and heavy. Ultimately this unit is better and once you try it, you understand the price difference

We have the updated v1 with the side unit that we bought last year after our first unit finally died after 2 years. Distilled water is a game changer for sure. Less cleaning and way less issues. But I still got the Allstate warranty because I know for a fact this will fail. Just a matter of time
Jan 7, 2022 6:20 PM
1.1K Comments
Joined Mar 2012
jd2010Jan 7, 2022 6:20 PM
1.1K Comments
I have the OG one of these from a lowes clearance deal for like 200 bucks back before GE bought it where you dump water in the bottom reservoir... its pretty slow and kind of annoying to keep clean and dry though im sure newer revisions are better.

Still works fine 3 years later, gets used a couple times a month and then i just chuck ziploc bags of it in the freezer to keep

I would use RO and softened water so you dont gunk up the mechanicals with calcium
Last edited by jd2010 January 7, 2022 at 10:23 AM.
Jan 7, 2022 6:36 PM
3.6K Comments
Joined Sep 2006
GiantcrazyJan 7, 2022 6:36 PM
3.6K Comments
Add me to the list. This isn't a slick deal - it's a solid deal, when you consider that the unit has had a history of malfunctions and there's a reasonably priced extended warranty backed by Costco's return process.

But in terms of quality - there's no comparing the output of this unit to anything a home refrigerator or other counter top unit would produce. It's f'n awesome. My wife made fun of me when I bought it at first in the spring last year, and I warned her - be nice to me, or I won't let you at it. Sure enough, over the summer they were wrestling over who got ice out of it (after me), despite the fridge ice maker already kicking out ice.

Only downsides - it's noisy, it doesn't have a great track record of reliability, and you must must must keep those side vents open. And by open I mean free and clear without anything around it for at least 6 inches. Otherwise, the unit will overheat and bad things will happen, if not immediately then soon.

Cleaning the damn thing isn't exactly fun either, but it's not too bad.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jan 7, 2022 6:52 PM
37 Comments
Joined Sep 2014
JaredB3943Jan 7, 2022 6:52 PM
37 Comments
I can't fathom spending $200 on an ice maker let alone $550. What is so special about this?? Some refrigerators cost less
Original Poster
Jan 7, 2022 7:05 PM
1.4K Comments
Joined Nov 2009
freeskier98
Original Poster
Jan 7, 2022 7:05 PM
1.4K Comments
Just updated the post, costco chat has confirmed 7 years of coverage if you purchase the allstate warranty + use costco citi card.

CRUNCH ON FOLKS

XXXXXXX: Is Item 1617961 covered under the allstate 3-year-appliance under 1000 warranty If I purchase with the costco citi card does this include 7 years of coverage
Christian C: Hello! I would be happy to assist! One moment please as I review the order.
Christian C: You would have to purchase the warranty in order to be covered
Christian C: it is 7 years if purchased with citi card
Jan 7, 2022 7:05 PM
293 Comments
Joined Jun 2017
mcroa7Jan 7, 2022 7:05 PM
293 Comments
Have had version 1 and 2, great machine the 2.0 with the tank is the best way to go. I ordered direct from GE and got the 3 year warranty free. Also paid 599 for it. This is worth it for the extra warranty. The 1.0 only lasted 2 years with a decent amount of preventative maintenance.
Jan 7, 2022 7:06 PM
460 Comments
Joined Apr 2017
hifi007Jan 7, 2022 7:06 PM
460 Comments
Quote from StutterFace :
What is "good" ice?
Not BAD ICE
1
Jan 7, 2022 7:10 PM
3.6K Comments
Joined Feb 2008
overzeetopJan 7, 2022 7:10 PM
3.6K Comments
Quote from Giantcrazy :
My wife made fun of me when I bought it at first in the spring last year...
Oh, these are totally the best interactions. My wife got to turn the tables on me this fall. She bought some Target "Made by Design" glass storage containers with the snap tops. JFC, like we don't already have enough tupperware? It's like an avalanche just opening that cabinet. I mean, sure, glass v plastic - man boobs and genetic damage and orange colored containers that we've microwaved spaghetti sauce in. Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)

Then I made a batch of guac and put it in one of the containers. The next day it had not turned brown on the top. Impressive, so I left half in rather than eating all of it. Two more days, practically no browning. What?!? I took one chips worth out and left the rest. After FIVE G D DAYS there was a slight discoloration on the top layer - probably due to me opening it the two previous times. It would have been gray goo by day three in the usual storage.

Needless to say, I ordered three more sets (with a coupon and the GC I got for 20% off, this is SD, after all), and threw out nearly all the other plastic storage-ware. And, yes, I let her say, "I told you so" without even flinching.
1
Jan 7, 2022 7:17 PM
478 Comments
Joined Jan 2007
MinnesotaWTJan 7, 2022 7:17 PM
478 Comments
I too did an insane amount of research on ice...I need a life.

Anyhow the reviews on this ice maker are not good, and on multiple sites (including GE's own site) of failure and noise early in its life. The other huge negative to me, you cannot install a water line and can only use the side tank to get continuous ice making. I hate tanks of water sitting out in the light...good way to get bacteria over time if you are not constantly using it.

Where I ended up is this unit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1

As I write this it is $22 off at $397.

It has both a line to feed water from my RO system, and it also has drain lines when you run the automatic cleaning cycle. Starts making ice in 12 minutes, and it is the "sonic" ice as others have stated. My wife loves the thing, she goes and gets scoops of ice and munches on them through the day.

Finally is it noisy? Each one I read through posted the db noise of the motor, and this one is on the quieter side. Is it silent...no...a compressor is a compressor so they will always make noise, but this doesn't bug us when it is running and we are watching TV.

Hope that helps someone as I read so much on these things I feel I have a good machine.
Jan 7, 2022 7:19 PM
478 Comments
Joined Jan 2007
MinnesotaWTJan 7, 2022 7:19 PM
478 Comments
Quote from overzeetop :
Oh, these are totally the best interactions. My wife got to turn the tables on me this fall. She bought some Target "Made by Design" glass storage containers with the snap tops. JFC, like we don't already have enough tupperware? It's like an avalanche just opening that cabinet. I mean, sure, glass v plastic - man boobs and genetic damage and orange colored containers that we've microwaved spaghetti sauce in.

Then I made a batch of guac and put it in one of the containers. The next day it had not turned brown on the top. Impressive, so I left half in rather than eating all of it. Two more days, practically no browning. What?!? I took one chips worth out and left the rest. After FIVE G D DAYS there was a slight discoloration on the top layer - probably due to me opening it the two previous times. It would have been gray goo by day three in the usual storage.

Needless to say, I ordered three more sets (with a coupon and the GC I got for 20% off, this is SD, after all), and threw out nearly all the other plastic storage-ware. And, yes, I let her say, "I told you so" without even flinching.
Okay that made me LOL...thanks!!

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jan 7, 2022 7:23 PM
620 Comments
Joined Feb 2009
TobiwanJan 7, 2022 7:23 PM
620 Comments
Quote from cruz878 :
Have one of these 2.0 machines and it can be a little noisy when running. Price wise I think this is the same as what I paid last year but if it qualifies for Costco lifetime return then is better to purchase from here.

We always use filtered water and clean with a little bleach each month. No issues to date.
How much ice do you make out of 1 gallon? How often do you refill the water tank?

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

Popular Deals

Trending Deals