Lloyd GLS18I3ASJSW 1.5 Ton 3-Star AC Review: Budget Trade-offs

The Lloyd GLS18I3ASJSW is for buyers who want a new 2026 inverter AC for a bedroom at a low price and will mostly run it at night. Its ISEER of 4.47 is a clear step up from older 3-star models. The trade-offs are higher running costs than a 5-star AC for heavy users, and owner reviews that raise doubts about Lloyd’s after-sales service.

How much will it add to my electricity bill?

Listings put annual use at 848.87 or 874.94 kWh on the BEE test cycle, which assumes 1,600 hours of use a year. At a tariff of ₹8 a unit, that works out to roughly ₹6,800 to ₹7,000 a year on that cycle. A 5-star model with an ISEER above 5.5 would use around a fifth less for the same cooling, so the gap matters most for families that run an AC all afternoon and night.

What do the 6-in-1 modes do?

Lloyd’s 2026 convertible range lists capacity steps of 40%, 60%, 80%, 100% and 110%, plus Auto, according to retailer pages for sibling models. Lower steps cut the peak power draw, which helps on a mild night or when running on a smaller inverter. The 110% setting is for quick pull-down on very hot afternoons.

Will it cool a room at 45 °C?

Lloyd markets several of its ACs as cooling at up to 52 °C outdoors, but we did not find that claim for this exact model. With a 4900 to 5050 W rated capacity, it should suit rooms of up to about 180 sq ft, which is what Croma lists for a sibling unit.

Is Lloyd service reliable?

This is the weak spot. A Kimola analysis of Amazon.in reviews for Lloyd 1.5 ton 3-star ACs describes mixed feedback and notes that some buyers recommend other brands because of service problems. Flipkart listings for related Lloyd 3-star models average about 4.1 from roughly 19,000 to 23,000 ratings, with about 13% one-star ratings on one of them. Lloyd is owned by Havells, and you should check service reach in your district before buying.

Does it need a stabiliser?

Cashify’s listing for a sister model mentions stabiliser-free operation, low-gas detection and a clean-filter indicator. We could not confirm the voltage range for the GLS18I3ASJSW, so in areas with frequent dips below 180 V, ask the installer.

What we could not verify

The exact cooling capacity and annual energy figure, since retailer listings disagree, and whether the Ice Clean coil-cleaning feature on sibling models is included. Check the BEE label and the box contents at delivery.