• Home Kitchen & Household A Mini Version of the Viral Opal Nugget Ice Maker Is Coming. • We Got a First Look at KBIS Want that crunchy, snackable ice without the bulky machine? • GE Opal’s Mini is coming soon. • The mini Opal nugget ice makers were on display at KBIS. • They’ll be rolling out to retailers this spring. • If you love the Opal nugget ice makeras much as we do, but fancy that coveted, crunchy ice in spaces that can’t accommodate a full-size machine, you’re in luck.

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  • If you love the Opal nugget ice maker as much as we do, but fancy that coveted, crunchy ice in spaces that can’t accommodate a full-size machine, you’re in luck. GE Profile is launching a mini version of the viral ice machine later this year. We got a preview of the machine at KBIS, the mega kitchen and bath industry show in Orlando, Florida. The original Opal launched in 2015 and ushered in a true phenomenon of nugget ice makers. Others have jumped into the bourgeoning category, and we tested several to curate our list of the best ice makers in 2026. Key differences between the mini and full-

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