A 15 in clear ice maker with a drain pump at a lower price than the premium brands, for a bar without a floor drain.
Amazon $1,489The EdgeStar IB450SSP and the GE Profile UCC15NJII Clear Ice are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.2. The EdgeStar IB450SSP leads on drain and value. The GE Profile UCC15NJII Clear Ice wins on warranty. The EdgeStar IB450SSP costs $272.50 less ($1,489 vs $1,761.50).
For a budget clear ice install indoors or on a covered patio with a floor drain. Buy it while GE still has clearance stock.
GE Appliances $1,761.50Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the EdgeStar IB450SSP for drain (drain pump included vs gravity drain only, needs a floor drain) and value ($29.78 per lb a day ($1,489, 50 lb a day) vs $36.70 per lb a day ($1,761.50, 48 lb a day)).
- Choose the GE Profile UCC15NJII Clear Ice for warranty (1 year on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system vs 1 year on the unit).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 15 in wide undercounter ice maker; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EdgeStar IB450SSP | GE Profile UCC15NJII Clear Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $29.78 per lb a day ($1,489, 50 lb a day) | 59 $36.70 per lb a day ($1,761.50, 48 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 45 50 lb of ice a day | 42 48 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Storage 10% | 75 25 lb of storage | 80 26 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1 year on the unit | 33 1 year on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system |
| Drain 10% | 100 drain pump included | 30 gravity drain only, needs a floor drain |
Specifications
| EdgeStar IB450SSP | GE Profile UCC15NJII Clear Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Clear | Clear |
| Ice a day | 50 lb | 48 lb |
| Bin storage | 25 lb | 26 lb |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.6 in | 14.9 in |
| Height | 32.9 in | 33.9 in |
| Depth | 23.4 in | 22.8 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Gravity only |
| Outdoor rated | No | Yes |
| Panel ready | No | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | No | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 year | 5 years |
