If you’re looking for ways to make it easier to stay cool and hydrated this summer, Woot is currently selling Refurbished GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker Through June 3 for $264.99. That’s $184 less than buying it new at full price, and comes with a 90-day warranty. If you want the brand new model, it’s also on sale at Best Buy for $359 ($90) or $449 with a side tank ($50 off) (Amazon, Best Buy, GE).
If you’re unfamiliar with nugget ice, it’s soft, chewable ice that cools drinks quickly and doesn’t melt as fast as crushed ice. The week she tested it, my coworker Jennifer Pattison Tuohy said the countertop appliance quickly became her family’s “favorite kitchen gadget,” making drinks taste better and even encouraging her kids to stay hydrated. It’s easy to use and makes ice fast, churning out up to 38 pounds of chewable ice per day. Setup is also relatively simple, as it requires no plumbing. The machine also supports Wi-Fi, so you can schedule ice production or control it with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
While the ice maker requires a lot of maintenance, GE has also added a few upgrades aimed at making it a little easier, including a scale-inhibiting water filter, a reusable air filter, and built-in alerts that let you know when it’s time to clean or descale. There’s also a touch display with a stainless steel scoop and a magnetic scoop holder for checking status and connecting to Wi-Fi.
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