Quick Answer: Viking’s built-in ice makers split into two lines — clear ice (FIUI5152D, up to 65 lbs/24h, about $3,939) and nugget ice (FNIU515D, up to 65 lbs/24h, ~$5,169-$5,529), both undercounter-only with no countertop option. The catch: the FNIU515D isn’t Viking’s original nugget flagship. It replaced the Professional-series FGNI515, which was rated at 80 lbs/24h with a 3-year full warranty — the current model produces less ice and carries a shorter 2-year warranty, per spec sheets and current retailer listings, while the older unit now shows as sold out everywhere we checked.
If you searched “Viking ice maker” expecting a plug-in countertop machine, that’s not what this brand sells. Viking — the same company behind the Professional-series ranges and panel-ready refrigeration — builds undercounter ice makers exclusively, designed to install in matched cabinetry alongside its wine fridges and beverage drawers.
The Viking lineup at a glance
| Model | Ice type | Output | Storage | Warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIUI5152D | Clear | Up to 65 lbs/24h | 26 lbs | Not published | ~$3,939 |
| FGIM5151 | Clear (gravity drain) | Up to 65 lbs/24h | 26 lbs | Not published | ~$5,099 |
| FPIM5151 | Clear (drain pump) | Up to 65 lbs/24h | 26 lbs | Not published | ~$5,499 |
| FNIU515D (current) | Nugget | Up to 65 lbs/24h | 27 lbs | 2-year full | ~$5,169-$5,529 |
| FGNI515 (discontinued) | Nugget, outdoor-rated | Up to 80 lbs/24h | 26 lbs | 3-year full | Sold out |
Prices and availability per current AJ Madison, Plessers, Abt, and bbqguys listings, October 2026 — confirm against an authorized Viking dealer before ordering, since finish, drain configuration, and panel-ready options all shift the final price.
Viking FNIU515D
- 15-inch built-in undercounter unit with a factory-installed drain pump and soft-close door, per Viking's published specs.
- Backed by a 2-year full warranty — shorter than the 3-year full warranty on the Professional-series FGNI515 it replaced.
- Rated 65 lbs/24h, below the FGNI515's 80 lbs/24h — a real step down in output on the brand's current nugget offering, not a typo across retailers; AJ Madison, Abt, and HomeWise Appliance all confirm the 65 lb figure for this SKU.
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Why the nugget lineup changed
Several retailers — bbqguys, Plessers, and the Viking parts documentation — list the Professional-series FGNI515 (and its panel-ready sibling, the FPNI515) as sold out or no longer available, with no official Viking discontinuation notice we could confirm directly from the brand. What we can confirm from current spec sheets: the FGNI515 was rated up to 80 lbs/24h with a 3-year full warranty, while the FNIU515D now sold in its place is rated up to 65 lbs/24h with a 2-year full warranty and a lower list price gap than the output drop would suggest. Anyone comparing an old product page or a review mentioning the FGNI515’s 80 lb figure against today’s FNIU515D listing is right to notice the mismatch — it isn’t outdated information, it’s a genuinely lower-spec successor model.
Viking vs. the competition
- vs. EdgeStar (built-in specialist, lower price): EdgeStar’s IB450SS (50 lbs/24h, ~$1,300-1,500) costs roughly a quarter of the FNIU515D for only modestly less rated output. See our EdgeStar ice maker review.
- vs. U-Line (closest premium peer): U-Line’s HCP115 (39-55 lbs/24h clear ice, ~$3,800-4,900) sits in the same price band as Viking’s clear-ice models and competes directly for the same built-in-cabinetry buyer. See our U-Line ice maker review.
- vs. Sub-Zero (also ultra-premium): Sub-Zero’s UC-15I (up to 50 lbs/24h, ~$2,820-3,565) undercuts Viking’s comparable clear-ice models on price. See our Sub-Zero ice maker review.
- vs. Marvel (built-in nugget alternative): Marvel’s MANP415-IS01A nugget unit is rated up to 65 lbs/24h too, at a comparable price point and without the spec-downgrade history. See our Marvel ice maker review.
- vs. GE Profile Opal 2.0 (countertop nugget): The Opal is a $429-549 plug-in countertop machine rated up to 38 lbs/day — lower output, but no cabinetry cutout, no plumber, and a fraction of the cost. Anyone who searched “Viking ice maker” expecting a plug-in unit actually wants this. See our GE Opal 2.0 review.
Viking by the numbers
| Metric | Figure | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | ~$3,939-$5,529 | Per current AJ Madison, Plessers, and Abt listings — spans entry clear-ice to the current nugget flagship. |
| Nugget output change | 80 → 65 lbs/24h | The current FNIU515D produces less ice than the discontinued FGNI515 it replaced, per both models' published spec sheets. |
| Nugget warranty change | 3-year → 2-year full | The current FNIU515D's full warranty is a year shorter than the model it replaced. |
Who should buy a Viking ice maker?
Buy Viking if you’re already building a matched undercounter appliance suite and want ice hardware with the same finish options and brand name. Buy the FNIU515D specifically if you want built-in nugget ice and 65 lbs/24h covers your household’s use. Skip Viking if you’re chasing the brand’s old 80 lb/24h nugget spec — that model is gone — or if budget is the priority: EdgeStar delivers comparable output at a quarter of the price, and the GE Opal 2.0 delivers real nugget ice for under $550 with no plumbing required at all.
The bottom line
Viking’s built-in ice makers compete on cabinetry match and brand name, not on best-in-class output — EdgeStar and Marvel both deliver comparable or better nugget specs at a lower price or without a recent downgrade. The one thing worth knowing before you shop: if you’ve seen Viking’s nugget ice maker quoted at 80 lbs/24h with a 3-year warranty, that model (the FGNI515) is sold out, and the current FNIU515D in its place rates lower on both numbers.