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Costco Members: Select Stores: Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker (44 lbs)

$140

$200

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(In-Store Purchase Only)at Costco Wholesale
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Select Costco Wholesale Stores (link for reference only) have Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker (up to 44 lbs) on sale for $139.97 valid for in-store purchase only at participating locations. Visit your local Costco Location to verify stock/pricing and purchase.

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  • Note: Pricing and availability for purchase will vary by location.
About this Item:
  • Unique Soft, yet Crunchy Nuggets Ice
  • Auto Self-Cleaning Function
  • Compact Countertop Design
  • Produces up to 44 Lbs of Ice in a Day
  • Holds Up To 3 Lbs. (2.5 Quarts) in Ice Basket

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Note: This is a in-store only clearance deal so availability will be very limited.
  • Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Select Costco Wholesale Stores (link for reference only) have Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker (up to 44 lbs) on sale for $139.97 valid for in-store purchase only at participating locations. Visit your local Costco Location to verify stock/pricing and purchase.

Thanks to Community Member lrothkcsa for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Pricing and availability for purchase will vary by location.
About this Item:
  • Unique Soft, yet Crunchy Nuggets Ice
  • Auto Self-Cleaning Function
  • Compact Countertop Design
  • Produces up to 44 Lbs of Ice in a Day
  • Holds Up To 3 Lbs. (2.5 Quarts) in Ice Basket

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Note: This is a in-store only clearance deal so availability will be very limited.
  • Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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This Frigidaire Gallery nugget ice maker is valued for making soft, chewable nugget ice at a lower Costco price than many rivals, with the side water tank design drawing favorable comparisons to the GE Opal. It can work well for months and Costco returns are easy if it fails. The main drawbacks are frequent cleaning, mineral buildup, and reports of screeching, leaks, warmth, or early breakdowns. Distilled water and regular descaling help, but upkeep is a real part of ownership.

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  • Yes. The pumps and auger can build up minerals or freeze over, which can cause screeching and off-smelling ice. Distilled or filtered water helps reduce scale, and vinegar-water or other descaling routines are used to keep it running properly.

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  • Prices mentioned range from $99.99 to $139.97, with one store showing $129.97 two weeks earlier. The deal appears to vary by location and stock, and some stores had only a few units left.

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  • Some units run well for months, but failures after about 6 to 12 months are reported, including units that stop making ice or die entirely. Costco's return policy makes replacement or refund straightforward if it fails.

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  • The Frigidaire's side water tank is viewed as a practical advantage over the GE Opal, and some prefer its overall value. The ice texture is different, though: it makes more broken nugget-style bits rather than the softer chewable Opal-style ice.

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  • It can be noisy, and some units drip water when the drawer is opened, which can leave water on the countertop. Reports also mention the machine warming the kitchen and running constantly when ice melts quickly.

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Nov 2, 2025 11:48 PM
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davidvietdoNov 2, 2025 11:48 PM
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$200 here. Where's the discount??
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Nov 2, 2025 11:50 PM
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kupop2Nov 2, 2025 11:50 PM
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Same price in DC area per the local Costco group
Nov 3, 2025 12:21 AM
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digduckNov 3, 2025 12:21 AM
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How does this compare to GE Opal?
Nov 3, 2025 1:07 AM
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bjammNov 3, 2025 1:07 AM
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Quote from digduck View quoted comment :
How does this compare to GE Opal?
Not sure but I have the opal and the side water tank id think is better if the price is close to the same
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Nov 3, 2025 1:15 AM
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gr8scottazNov 3, 2025 1:15 AM
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Quote from bjamm View quoted comment :
Not sure but I have the opal and the side water tank id think is better if the price is close to the same
An opal is over twice the price of this Frigidaire ice maker....not even a comparison.
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Nov 3, 2025 1:27 AM
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jtree1Nov 3, 2025 1:27 AM
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Good deal. Was $139.97 at my local Costco, but I never saw it there even though I check the small appliance and cookware aisles practically every time I go there (about 3-5 times per month). I could use one for a Christmas party we are hosting. Any other deals?
Nov 3, 2025 1:48 AM
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bjammNov 3, 2025 1:48 AM
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Quote from gr8scottaz View quoted comment :
An opal is over twice the price of this Frigidaire ice maker....not even a comparison.
Well then tell the guy before you to ask why it doesn't compare
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Nov 3, 2025 1:49 AM
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bjammNov 3, 2025 1:49 AM
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This was 129.97 at my store about two weeks ago.
Nov 3, 2025 1:55 AM
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new_berlinNov 3, 2025 1:55 AM
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i bought the opal 2.0 when woot had refurbs 2-3 months ago. worked for a day before going bonkers with shrieking sounds at night. scared the hell out of everyone. returned and entirely put me off the idea of owning a icemaker.
yes i realize i likely got sent a lemon
139 from costco though sounds interesting
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Nov 3, 2025 1:59 AM
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alphawaveNov 3, 2025 1:59 AM
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Quote from new_berlin View quoted comment :
i bought the opal 2.0 when woot had refurbs 2-3 months ago. worked for a day before going bonkers with shrieking sounds at night. scared the hell out of everyone. returned and entirely put me off the idea of owning a icemaker.
yes i realize i likely got sent a lemon
139 from costco though sounds interesting
$139 on this at my Costco, but they only had about 4 left, so even if I returned tomorrow they'd be long gone. Wife said we haven't killed our OG First Build Opal yet, so no need to spend the dough.
I've heard reports of this shrieking noise, but I can figure out what it could be...maybe a fan? We use distilled water in ours and have never had an issue in years.
Nov 3, 2025 2:24 AM
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tsbrewersNov 3, 2025 2:24 AM
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Quote from alphawave View quoted comment :
$139 on this at my Costco, but they only had about 4 left, so even if I returned tomorrow they'd be long gone. Wife said we haven't killed our OG First Build Opal yet, so no need to spend the dough.
I've heard reports of this shrieking noise, but I can figure out what it could be...maybe a fan? We use distilled water in ours and have never had an issue in years.
it is the pumps pumping water in to the machine. This is why they need to be cleaned so often, if you don't the pumps screech like crazy from the build up of minerals/lime. We have one that we use frequently and it screeches for a while then kinda clears up for a while, and so on.
Nov 3, 2025 2:32 AM
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alphawaveNov 3, 2025 2:32 AM
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Quote from tsbrewers View quoted comment :
it is the pumps pumping water in to the machine. This is why they need to be cleaned so often, if you don't the pumps screech like crazy from the build up of minerals/lime. We have one that we use frequently and it screeches for a while then kinda clears up for a while, and so on.
I see...reverse osmosis or distilled would resolve the problem, then..even doing nothing else it will dissolve the scale buildup in time. I periodically clean mine, but for biofilm/slime prevention, not scale.
Nov 3, 2025 3:27 AM
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tsbrewersNov 3, 2025 3:27 AM
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Quote from alphawave View quoted comment :
I see...reverse osmosis or distilled would resolve the problem, then..even doing nothing else it will dissolve the scale buildup in time. I periodically clean mine, but for biofilm/slime prevention, not scale.
50/50 vinegar/water works well too, to descale them.
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Nov 3, 2025 4:05 AM
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alphawaveNov 3, 2025 4:05 AM
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Quote from tsbrewers View quoted comment :
50/50 vinegar/water works well too, to descale them.
Hence the recommendation to clean so frequently...it takes many treatments to resolve actual scale issues, especially in cold water devices. Coffee/espresso machines have the advantage of adding heat to speed up the descaling process. I generate my own hypochlorous acid (think safe bleach) to rinse and sanitize my Opal.

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Nov 3, 2025 4:12 AM
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t3hn4t3Nov 3, 2025 4:12 AM
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Quote from new_berlin View quoted comment :
i bought the opal 2.0 when woot had refurbs 2-3 months ago. worked for a day before going bonkers with shrieking sounds at night. scared the hell out of everyone. returned and entirely put me off the idea of owning a icemaker.yes i realize i likely got sent a lemon139 from costco though sounds interesting
I bought one as well and it came in looking like the printer from office space.

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