GE Profile

The brand that turned nugget ice into a countertop category with the Opal

Selectively Worth It

Founded: 1907
Country: United States
Warranty: 1-year limited; GE does not offer small-appliance repair — eligible units are exchanged under warranty.
Support: Wide retail presence and phone support; replacement parts (filter, scoop, tray) are available, but no in-home small-appliance repair.

Overview

GE Profile is the premium line of GE Appliances (US-based, Haier-owned since 2016). Its Opal nugget ice maker created and still defines the countertop 'good ice' category, though GE does not repair its small appliances.

Is it worth it?

The Opal is the nugget-ice benchmark, but premium pricing, a one-year warranty, and a no-repair policy mean it is worth it mainly to people who really want the ice and will keep it clean.

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Best Nugget Ice Maker

7.3

GE Profile

GE Profile Opal 2.0

The GE Profile Opal 2.0 is the machine that made countertop nugget ice a phenomenon, and it is still the one to beat — the softest, most craveable chewable ice of any home maker, plus a SmartHQ app to schedule batches and a side tank that cuts refills. What holds the score back is ownership: it is expensive, the one-year warranty is thin, GE does not repair its small appliances, and owners have to stay on top of cleaning to avoid mold.

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