Quick Answer: U-Line is a premium built-in appliance brand whose undercounter ice maker catalog spans crescent, clear, and nugget ice across 14-18 inch cabinet sizes, with prices from about $1,773 (Origins Series BI98, 25 lbs/day) up to $5,199 (Outdoor Collection UONB115, nugget), per current Build.com and specialty-dealer listings. The 15-inch HCP115 clear-ice model (up to 55 lbs/day, 25 lbs storage) is the closest match to what most home-bar buyers actually want. U-Line costs meaningfully more than EdgeStar or Whynter at a comparable size — the premium buys panel-ready cabinetry integration and a wider format lineup, not necessarily more ice.
U-Line built its reputation on undercounter refrigeration — wine fridges, beverage drawers, compact fridges — before extending the same panel-ready, built-in design language to ice. That’s the real difference between U-Line and ice-maker specialists like EdgeStar or Whynter: U-Line sells ice makers as part of a matched kitchen or bar cabinetry system, and prices accordingly.
The U-Line ice maker lineup at a glance
| Model | Series | Ice type | Size | Output | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI98 (Origins) | Origins | Crescent | 15" | 25 lbs/24h | ~$1,773 |
| HCR115 | 1 Class | Crescent | 15" | Up to 39 lbs/24h | ~$3,200+ |
| HCP115 | 1 Class | Clear | 15" | Up to 55 lbs/24h | ~$3,800-4,900 |
| 3018CLR | 3000 Series | Clear | 18" | Up to 55 lbs/24h | ~$4,500+ |
| UACR115 (Outdoor) | Outdoor Collection | Crescent | 15" | Not published | ~$3,229 |
| UONB115 (Outdoor) | Outdoor Collection | Nugget | 15" | Up to 90 lbs/24h | ~$5,199 |
| URNP115 (panel-ready) | 1 Class | Nugget | 15" | Not published | ~$4,849 |
Prices per current Build.com, Abt, and specialty appliance-dealer listings, September 2026 — confirm against U-Line’s own site or an authorized dealer before ordering, since panel-ready and finish options shift the final price.
U-Line HCP115 (1 Class Series)
- Makes up to 55 lbs of clear, slow-melting crescent ice a day with 25 lbs of on-board storage, per U-Line's published specs.
- 15-inch cabinet fit, available in stainless or panel-ready finishes to match surrounding cabinetry.
- Positioned directly against EdgeStar's IB450SS (50 lbs/24h, ~$1,300-1,500) — U-Line makes slightly more ice for roughly 2.5-3x the price, with a wider finish selection as the tradeoff.
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The entry point: BI98 (Origins Series)
At roughly $1,773, the BI98 is U-Line’s least expensive built-in — a 15-inch, 25-lb/24h crescent-ice unit sold under the Origins Series name. It’s the closest U-Line gets to competing on price with EdgeStar’s IB250SS (~$1,049-1,139, also 25 lbs/24h), though the BI98 still runs about 55-70% more for the same rated output — U-Line’s brand and finish options are the premium here, not extra ice.
The clear-ice flagship: HCP115
The HCP115, part of U-Line’s 1 Class Series, is the model most home-bar buyers researching U-Line actually want: up to 55 lbs/24h of clear, restaurant-style ice with 25 lbs of storage, in a 15-inch cabinet opening available in stainless or panel-ready finish. It’s U-Line’s answer to EdgeStar’s IB450SS, at a meaningfully higher price for a similar output figure — see our EdgeStar ice maker review for the direct comparison.
The high-output nugget option: UONB115 (Outdoor Collection)
U-Line’s Outdoor Collection includes a nugget-ice model, the UONB115, rated up to 90 lbs/24h — among the highest output figures in the undercounter category, outdoor-rated for a covered patio bar or outdoor kitchen. At roughly $5,199, it’s also U-Line’s most expensive ice maker; if that output figure holds up in practice, it’s aimed at high-traffic outdoor entertaining rather than a typical home bar. Anyone building an outdoor install on a tighter budget should compare against our best outdoor ice maker guide before committing to U-Line’s price tier.
U-Line vs. the competition
- vs. EdgeStar (built-in specialist, lower price): EdgeStar’s IB250SS (25 lbs/24h, roughly $1,049-1,139) and IB450SS (50 lbs/24h, roughly $1,300-1,500) both undercut U-Line’s comparable models by a wide margin. U-Line’s advantage is a broader catalog — more sizes, more finishes, and a dedicated nugget option EdgeStar’s built-in lineup doesn’t have. See our EdgeStar review.
- vs. Whynter (budget built-in): Whynter’s UIM-155 (~$389, up to 12 lbs/24h) isn’t in the same tier at all — it’s a budget entry point, not a U-Line alternative. See our Whynter review.
- vs. GE Profile Opal 2.0 (countertop nugget): These serve different installs entirely — the Opal is a $279-449, plug-in countertop nugget maker with no cabinetry cutout required, while U-Line’s entire catalog is built-in. Most buyers comparing the two aren’t actually cross-shopping; see our GE Opal 2.0 review for the countertop alternative.
U-Line by the numbers
| Metric | Figure | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | ~$1,773-$5,199 | Per current Build.com, Abt, and dealer listings — spans a compact 25-lb crescent unit to a 90-lb outdoor nugget flagship. |
| HCP115 output | 55 lbs/24h | U-Line's most-cited clear-ice model, matching EdgeStar's IB450SS output at roughly 2.5-3x the price. |
| UONB115 output | 90 lbs/24h | Among the highest published output figures in the undercounter category — outdoor-rated, aimed at high-traffic bars rather than typical home use. |
Who should buy a U-Line ice maker?
Buy U-Line if you’re already building a matched undercounter appliance suite (wine fridge, beverage drawers) and want ice hardware with the same panel-ready finish options. Buy the BI98 for the lowest-cost U-Line entry point, the HCP115 for the best all-around clear-ice output, or the UONB115 if you need outdoor-rated, high-volume nugget ice. Skip U-Line if budget is the priority — EdgeStar delivers comparable rated output at roughly a third to a half of U-Line’s price, just with fewer finish choices.
The bottom line
U-Line’s undercounter ice maker lineup is the widest we’ve reviewed on this site — crescent, clear, and nugget formats, indoor and outdoor, standard and ADA-compliant, all in the panel-ready design language the brand built its wine-fridge reputation on. That breadth costs real money: a comparably rated EdgeStar model routinely runs 60-70% cheaper. U-Line makes sense for buyers already committed to matched built-in cabinetry; everyone else gets similar daily ice output for meaningfully less from EdgeStar or Whynter.