GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker Repair
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 เม.ย. 2024
- 🔧 *How to Repair Your GE Profile Opal 2.0 & Stop Noises | DIY Guide* 🔧
Is your GE Profile Opal 2.0 making those annoying noises? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this video, we walk you through a step-by-step tutorial on how to repair your Opal 2.0 and put an end to those pesky sounds for good.
📋 *What You'll Learn:*
- Identifying common issues causing the noise
- Tools and materials needed for the repair
- Detailed instructions on the repair process
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Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or just looking to save some money on repairs, this video is perfect for you! Follow along and get your GE Profile Opal 2.0 back to its quiet and efficient self in no time.
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We have had our for 4 years and never had any problems at all with it using the correct water and cleaning it by instructions is all you need.
Yeah I think it’s easy to neglect the process.😒. But if you make it to this point, you’ll realize how important it is to keep up the process.👍🏾
Great video! Concise and to the point. At 2:06 in the video, an easier solution for bottom panel removal is to slide the unit over the edge of a table. There are four slots along the bottom. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into each slot and you will hear a "click" and that releases the clips for that section. Once you hear four "clicks", the bottom is easily removed, and you don't risk breaking anything. I recently discovered this as I took my unit apart for the water pump replacement and a thorough deep cleaning. Also be sure to use distilled water and it should help with any excess scale build-up.
Thanks for the video. Only one I found that got straight to it without all the blah blah blah. Helped me to disassemble mine so I could replace the fan
Thanks! Glad I could help.👍🏾
Thank you! Only video that actually helped!
Great video. Thanks for sharing this
Thanks!
Great video, helped me allot. Thank you.
Thanks! Glad I could help.👍🏾
While this video is very helpful for cleaning and dissembly, I didn't see anything on "- Identifying common issues causing the noise" and how to repair those. Did I miss it? There was a thorough cleaning. Again, very helpful video.
Thank you! For me, the thorough cleaning alleviated the noise issues.
Great video. My ice machine looks like that on the inside after about eight months of use.
Question: why do you have the water tank on the right side of the machine? Wouldn't it be easier to mount the tank on the other side so it is closer to the sink?
Thanks.👍🏾 lol. Good question. Maybe I’ll switch it around, because honestly I think I put it on that side so it wasn’t visible, but it still is, and yes more difficult to access.😂. Thanks for pointing that out.👍🏾
Do you know of a reccomended replacement pump?
Great video, thank you! Is there a reason you used vinyl tubing vs silicone, etc?
Thank you! No reason for the choice of tubing material other than being food safe and the right size.👍🏾. And I do like that is clearer than the original tubing.
I clean mine with vinegar every month. Push the vinegar soaked towel into the dispenser part and let it sit for up to 24 hours. Mine started squealing a few months ago, but I wasn't paying attention to it...end up year craziness. Then suddenly stopped producing ide and said "defrosting". Called GE and they said run it through with HOT vinegar 5 times. Did this, still NOT producing ice. GE "support" is worthless!!! $700 machine and 0 help! Could it be because that metal insert in the middle of the machine is gunked up? I am trying to find videos of how to fix this thing and yours is one of 3 that talked about "gunk" and "build up". I use filtered water because we have very hard water here. Any response and help would be very, very VERY appreciated!
Wow! I think customer service in general is going to crap.😒
There can definitely be some serious buildup in the center. You can do the whole process in this video, and pour descaling solution into there and let it sit overnight then flush it all out. You’ll see it start bubbling showing it’s doing its job. I had to do that to one that the build up was worse than mine in this video. You should be able to get it working again after going thru all of this.👍🏾
Do you know the part “Linux AC motor” at 3m33s in the video - mine started humming really loud and I’m not sure if the small white fan on top of it is supposed to be spinning - would you happen to have a link for a replacement part?
Unfortunately that part isn’t easy to come by. I did however find this seller on eBay who has the parts but currently out of stock. Hopefully you can get one from him.👍🏾
www.ebay.com/itm/116063439198?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=fh8O5zsiRqy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&var=416237062083&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I am interested to buy this machine. I have a few questions. How to you keep from mold/mildew buildup and “bio-film slime” buildup?
I had a countertop small ice maker, and I descaled regularly (which cleared out the crusty minerals). However, if I reached in and checked, the water reservoir had a slimy film. This was despite using filtered water and regular descaling. HELP me understand this because I Miss my ice machine. I just want to know how to avoid this slime and mold. Scale I can handle!
I will say, we’ve had ours for over a year, and haven’t had any slime or mildew issues. It’s constantly moving the water which I’m sure helps prevent those issues. So just a regular descaling cleaning is all that’s needed. I think doing a distilled vinegar flush also helps.
Do you know of a reccomended replacement pump.
Yes, here’s a link.
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I have an issue where after I clean and descale it. It says that’s it’s defrosting after 15 minutes of making ice. I’m gonna open the foam and try and clear out the auger.
Question is did you zip tie back the styrofoam?
Not sure what would be causing that, but it would make since if it’s clogged up in there and it thinks it froze over.
I did zip tie the styrofoam back, but only the the bottom. My zip ties were too short for the top, so I just left it undone.
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
Congrats! The water dripping into the container is normal. It usually does that in the beginning until it starts making ice. So no lemon, you should be fine.👍🏾. Please come back with an update.
@@Lucrativesoldier 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. Thank you for the reply
@@jamesdudley7046 you’re welcome! I agree with you on that.👍🏾. Glad things are ok. Now you can enjoy it.👍🏾😁
@@Lucrativesoldier So everything has been working great. There have been a few times where it says "Add Water". I can pour my distilled water into the side bin or the main area below the ice container, however, it will continue to say Add Water when I turn it off and back on. What is the fix?? Well here it is....Before you turn it back on, tack out the filter and you will see the white hole where it pulls water, then turn it back on and you need take your finger and press to push water into it (it will suck your finger so continue to pull it away and keep pushing water into it), do this roughly 10-15 times until you see water start trickling back down as it should before it starts making ice. There ya go, you fixed it! It will make ice again in 5 ish minutes.
My ice maker keeps saying Add Water. There is water. The pump only works for about 1 minute then stops. If I turn the ice maker off and on it will do it again, work for a minute or so then stop and the fan also stops. It's been doing this for a while now, I usually clean it and it will work for a couple weeks then say Add Water. Now it's not working long enough to make ice.
A year or so ago it was making a horribly loud squeaking noise. It quit doing that, thank goodness but now it doesn't work at all. I've had it 2 years. So if the pump was the problem wouldn't it just not work at all? A lot of people have this problem. Please help Thank you
Have you opened it up to inspect it?
@@Lucrativesoldier Yes I have. I think it is working now. I "Primed the Pump" I didn't have the ice bin in so the pump would stop and the reservoir would start to drain. Is it supposed to do that? Now it is making ice. I think some of my problems are operator error along with the machine having issues as well. I did have a large piece of gunk in the hose which I removed this morning. Thank you for replying so quickly. As of now it is working.
@@michv4361how about now??
@@michv4361we got ours a week ago and it already says “add water” when the reservoir is full. Do you know how we should go about trouble shooting this?
@@chonky8067 I took a turkey baster and forced water into the hole the filter goes in. Before doing that put your finger over the hole and see if there is suction. After you force water into it a couple times the suction should be stronger. That seems to do the trick for me. Good luck.
Mine started squealing a few days after I got it and I use filtered water. Therefore it is not always buildup.
Did you find out what the problem is?
@@Lucrativesoldier nope - I think its just the way they are having read many many reports of the same.
@@evelyncrickettstrelecki934 interesting. Is it working ok now? Does it still squeal?
@@Lucrativesoldier squealing louder by the day - I warrantied it so taking it back but I don’t think a new one will be much better
@@evelyncrickettstrelecki934 wow! I would give a replacement a try. We have 2 and this was the only issue we’ve had with them.