U-Line 1 Class 15-inch Clear Ice Machine review
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- Clear cubes with U-Choose adjustable bin fullness
- Digital touchpad control
- Cleaning-needed indicator
- LED lighting, heavy-duty scoop
- Field-reversible door; pump-drain version (UHCP115) available
U-Line · Undercounter unit · Ice maker
$4,099 list price
- $4,099 MSRP
- 15″ wide
- 1-yr full warranty
- Ice per day (lb): 55
- Bin storage (lb): 25
The U-Line 1 Class 15-inch clear ice machine (UHCL115) is the most flexible-looking clear-ice maker in this group, with stainless, black, white and panel-ready finishes. U-Line rates it at 55 pounds of clear square cubes a day with a 25-pound bin. MSRP is about $4,099 for stainless, though AJ Madison showed sale prices from about $3,299 to $3,719 depending on finish. It makes less ice than Scotsman or Sub-Zero and isn't approved for outdoor use. For indoor bars that want square cubes and a color choice, it's a good fit.
Best for: Clear ice · Attainable luxury · Entertainers
What we like
- Clear square cubes, a classic cocktail shape
- Four finishes, including black and white
- U-Choose adjustable bin fullness
- Extra year of parts and labor with registration
- Pump-drain version available (UHCP115)
Watch out for
- 55 lb/day trails the 65 lb rivals
- Not approved for outdoor installation
- No Wi-Fi or app alerts
- Base warranty is only 1 year without registration
Design and build
U-Line is a Milwaukee-based undercounter specialist founded in 1962, and the UHCL115 is its 15-inch clear-ice model. It measures 15 inches wide, 34.125 inches tall and 22.5 inches deep, uses R600a refrigerant and has a field-reversible door. You get a digital touchpad, LED lighting and a heavy-duty scoop.
The finish range is the standout. Most luxury ice makers come in stainless or panel-ready only; U-Line adds black and white, which can suit a colored bar cabinet or a laundry-room beverage station.
Performance on paper
U-Line rates it at 55 pounds of clear square cubes a day with 25 pounds of bin storage. U-Choose lets you set how full the bin gets, handy if you'd rather keep less ice on hand and reduce meltwater. A cleaning-needed indicator reminds you when it's time to descale.
That 55-pound figure is 10 pounds below the Scotsman Brilliance and Sub-Zero Designer ratings. For most households it's plenty, especially with the bin topped up between parties, but if you host large parties often, the bigger producers buy you a margin.
Who it's for (and who should skip it)
Buy it if your ice maker lives indoors, you like square cubes, and you want black, white or a fully integrated panel. It suits kitchens, wet bars and basement bars with moderate entertaining.
Skip it for an outdoor kitchen; U-Line sells separate outdoor models, and this one isn't approved for outside use. Skip it too if maximum daily output or app alerts are priorities.
Price, warranty and service
AJ Madison shows a $4,099 MSRP for stainless (UHCL115-SS01A), with sale prices around $3,719 for stainless and white, $3,469 panel-ready and $3,299 black. Prices move, so treat these as a guide and compare dealer packages. Warranty is 1 year parts and labor plus 5 years sealed-system parts, and registering adds another year of parts and labor, for 2 years effective coverage.
How it compares
The Scotsman Brilliance 15 makes more ice, has a 26 lb bin and is outdoor rated, for a similar price. The Sub-Zero Designer 15 adds Wi-Fi and Sub-Zero integration, and Scotsman vs Sub-Zero ice makers compares those two directly. See our best undercounter ice makers and the undercounter refrigeration hub, or get a package quote from a local dealer.
Our verdict
The U-Line 1 Class 15 is the style-first clear-ice choice: square cubes, four finishes and a registration-boosted 2-year warranty. It gives up 10 pounds of daily output and outdoor approval. Indoor bars should consider it; outdoor kitchens and heavy entertainers should look at Scotsman or Sub-Zero.
Specifications
| Model numbers | UHCL115-SS01A, UHCL115-BS01A, UHCL115-WS01A, UHCL115-IS01A |
|---|---|
| Width | 15″ |
| Installation | Undercounter |
| Ice per day (lb) | 55 |
| Bin storage (lb) | 25 |
| Ice type | clear square cube |
| Height (in) | 34.125 |
| Depth (in) | 22.5 |
| Refrigerant | R600a |
| Outdoor rated | No |
| Finishes | stainless steel, black, white, panel-ready |
| Wi-Fi / app | No |
| Warranty | 1-year parts & labor; 5-year sealed system parts; additional 1-year parts & labor with product registration |
| List price | $4,099 |
Specs and prices checked Oct 7, 2026 against U-Line’s site and authorized retailers. Configurations, panels and installation change the price: confirm with a dealer. How we rate.
Questions about the U-Line 1 Class 15-inch Clear Ice Machine
How much ice does the U-Line UHCL115 make?
U-Line rates it at 55 pounds of clear square cubes a day, with a 25 lb bin. The U-Choose setting lets you limit how full the bin gets, so you store only the ice you need.
Can the U-Line 1 Class 15 be installed outside?
No. The UHCL115 is not approved for outdoor use. U-Line sells separate outdoor models; for an outdoor-rated 15-inch clear-ice maker in this group, look at the Scotsman Brilliance or Sub-Zero Designer 15.
Does the U-Line clear ice machine need a drain?
The standard UHCL115 is gravity drain, so it needs a floor drain below the unit. If you don't have one, U-Line offers a pump-drain version (UHCP115). Confirm drain location and plumbing with your installer before you order.
Where it ranks
- Best for color and finish choice - The Best Undercounter Ice Makers for Clear Ice
Similar undercounter refrigeration to consider
| Spec | U-Line 1 Class 15-inch Clear Ice Machine | Scotsman Brilliance 15-inch Gourmet Clear Ice Machine | Sub-Zero Designer 15-inch Undercounter Ice Maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | U-Line | Scotsman | Sub-Zero |
| Category | Undercounter unit (ice maker) | Undercounter unit (ice maker) | Undercounter unit (ice maker) |
| Width | 15″ | 15″ | 15″ |
| Fuel | - | - | - |
| Installation | Undercounter | Undercounter | Undercounter |
| List price (MSRP) | $4,099 | $3,799-$4,499 | $5,430-$6,750 |
| Full warranty | 1-yr full | 1-yr full | 2-yr full |
| Made in | - | - | - |
| Wi-Fi / app | No | No | Yes |
| Ice per day (lb) | 55 | 65 | 65 |
| Bin storage (lb) | 25 | 26 | 25 |
| Ice type | clear square cube | clear gourmet (top-hat) cube | clear square full-size cube |
| Height (in) | 34.125 | 33.375 | 34.5 |
| Depth (in) | 22.5 | 22 | 23.125 |
| Outdoor rated | No | Yes | Yes |
| Refrigerant | R600a | R290 | - |
| Performance rating | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Design rating | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Features rating | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Value rating | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Where to buy | Check price | Check price | Check price |
Prices are manufacturer or retailer list prices when we last checked; luxury brands set minimum advertised prices, so savings usually come from dealer packages and rebates. Ratings are editorial estimates: see how we rate.