forum thread Posted by minntwins | Staff • Sep 26, 2024
Sep 26, 2024 5:31 PM
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forum thread Posted by minntwins | Staff • Sep 26, 2024
Sep 26, 2024 5:31 PM
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker w/ Tank $449 + Free Shipping
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thank you. updated the post. will watch to see if it comes back on sale at Home Depot.
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Don't get the Opal 1. It's bad.
Yes, this can have mold and calcium deposits but if you clean it occasionally it's not an issue. You're supposed to run a bit of bleach through it every couple months and that takes care of any mold. Vinegar helps control the calcium.
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There is some noise, about on par with a mini- fridge compressor, that's not bad and also not constant as it sits quietly full of ice most of the time. That said, we run ours on a 18 hour on/off schedule- and the first few bits of ice landing in the empty bin sound like someone in the kitchen but only a small amount off ice accumulated quiets this. Probably more of a concern in an apartment or smaller home.
If you've always wanted a soft ice machine I do recommend it.
If you don't want to deal with mineral scale build-up you can use distilled water in the reservoir (the need for this is dependent on your local water). Otherwise white vinegar or the powdered citric acid does a great job cleaning the entire machine.
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