Out of Balance or terrible design and engineering?
The washer's clutch assembly engages the transmission with the inner tub during a spin cycle. ... Continued overloading puts stress on the clutch assembly, leading to the GE washer loud when spinning problem. Replace the worn out clutch assembly if needed when your washing machine makes loud noise when spinning.
If the tub bearing is defective, we recommend replacing both the outer tub and bearing as an assembly if the manufacturer offers the components together. ... The rear drum has a bearing or bearings in it to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. If the tub bearing system is defective the washer can become very noisy.
Laundry caught below the tub or between the agitator and the inner tub can cause the washer to operate off balance with every load. The problem can be anything: a penny that worked its way out of a pocket, a button that fell off a shirt or a wayward sock or other article of clothing.