Hubbies are the best, and truly try to help, but there are somethings that are better off with them not touching. One is my sewing machine! But hes fantastic at fixing everything from roofs, to computers. But like most men he does not want to read! And sometimes the directions included with our machines really do need to be read. I am glad he was able to fix your machine so its working better now. But maybe next time, take it to the local sewing machine shop and have them do it. You might not be so lucky next time hubby agrees to help : ) and it might end up costing you more to have it fixed than to have it just cleaned. Good luck : )