Clothes getting holes when washed in other machines

[fan-of-fans]

About 10 or 12 years ago, I had a problem with my clothes getting holes when I visited a relatives house. My shirts got holes in them after being washed in their machine. At home I have a Kenmore DD from the late 90s, and at this relative's house, they have a Whirlpool direct drive from the late 90s also.

However, at my house I have well water and they have city water. Could that have been the problem? It could also be both of the shirts were just worn out, but they both developed holes after this, and I think some other garments did also.

 

[tolivac]

You can't always blame washers for clothes wear-remember YOU are wearing and using the clothes-this will cause more wear and tear than the machine does.Esp at where I work-if I have to work inside a transmitter-grease and snagging are common hazards at where I work.That is why I wear simple trousers and T-shirts to work!Same with the other guys that work with me.Even as the shift super-you may have to get dirty and greasy-strange--this is electronic work!

 

[washingpowder]

I agree it doesn't necessarily need to be a washer issue; granted, the action might be more vigorous, water level switch malfunctioning and not filling with enough water, cycles set for too long, snags on wash basket, etc.
On the other hand, the dryer could play a role, detergent used, bleach residue, water condition, you name it.
I think it's hard to figure out if no "testing" available to conduct.
However, while staying at my partner's family, used a Kenmore 400 one-speed. Found even the delicate cycle to abuse my clothes way beyond acceptable levels. Couple months ago used a Whirlpool DD from the 90's with quite a vigorous action too; yet the multi-speed aspect allowed much slower and gentler setting. Even the perm-press cycle used mostly low agitation speed. Surprisingly enough, found its 'handwashables' cycle to be the gentlest among all the top loaders I ever used.

 

[pierreandreply4]

i had a 1993 inglis superbII direct drive washer (whirlpool) but branded under inglis brand that never happen to me