A:Answer Hello Pete - this is Nancy at GE Appliances. I'm sorry to hear that your washer is getting louder, and I'm happy to help you. Thumps, bumps, bangs, rattles, grinding, shaking, walking, or vibrating during agitation or the spin cycle typically occur after installation. If you are experiencing these sounds and the washer was recently installed, check the following: The shipping rod or shipping material was not removed during installation of the washer. Or, if the shipping rod or material was removed, then the washer may not be leveled properly. If the washer has been in use for some time and it is making one of these sounds, verify the washer is still level. Otherwise, we recommend contacting GE Factory Service at 1-800-432-2737 for assistance. I hope this helps! Thanks for checking with us!