No. You're not screwed at all.

Sounds like the yellow wax is actually the glue that Trane uses on the aluminum fins. I wouldn't be alarmed.

Run the system, if it doesn't keep the desired temp then give a local A/C contractor a call.

Btw, my company is located in Cumming and my email is in my profile.

 

Let me start.

Please have a tech look at both problems. No DIY here. We could only guess. Honey bees?

 

Hot glue is used in the manufacturing process.

 

Ya should be fine with repairs.

 

Heck a guess is fine on the yellow stuff. Actually I'm waiting on a tech, due to the heat wave, wont be here till maybe Weds. But they wanted a description of the problem.
If I could figure out how to post a pic I, I could show the yellow stuff

If I need new system, I have a guy that only does installs, no repairs, so I need to do some research. Actually when I sought bids on the that system, I had the model nbrs and part nbrs for the components. The quotes were from $ to $, all for the same stuff.

 

I sure hope so, I was laid off from my job at the beginning of April. Last thing I need is a huge expense.

 

Pics of yellow stuff

Here's a pic

 

Here's a pic

Pic didn't post

 

Here's some pics, yellow stuff & fried capacitor

Ah, figured out how to insert a couple of pics. The yellow stuff pretty much runs all the way down the coils the other is a picture of the capacitor. I think I need a new one??? At least i can tell the serive tech when he calls to schedule my appointment.

 

Its just the glue Trane uses.

Prices removed.

 

The yellow goo is factory installed... Notice the pic posted above. It's normal.

The wiring needs a pro to fix, call ANY service tech and you will be cooling again soon.

The yellow goo is NOT a problem.

 

That's the glue from the factory. No issues it was like that when new.
Let the tech service your unit and fix the capacitor issue. Those units will run a good long time providing they were installed correctly.
Find a good service/installer you can trust that doesn't try and push sales on you. Someone who has your best interests in mind.

 

6 of have explained the glue is factory.

Do not worry. Shut off power to the unit and get a tech out. You should be running in no time.

 

That's the plan. Was more worried about the yellow stuff & what the tech might say. Was worried he'd tell me the whole unit is shot. Last time he was here, told me Trane units only last about 10 years, I should be looking to replace it. Sometimes not sure if the tech is a really tech or salesman in disguise.

 

. Last time he was here, told me Trane units only last about 10 years, I should be looking to replace it. Sometimes not sure if the tech is a really tech or salesman in disguise.

Danger Will Robinson!

 

"how its made" had a segment on a/cs being manufactured. shows that coil being made w/ the glue.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egxLZklZHho