Newer washer 3 yrs old started making a grinding noise during wash cycle besides checking level haven't done anything else yet
Ge model top loader #wjrr5550kww
Wondering if motor or tranny is going out

There are a few things that do this, the main ones I see at work are, your bearing on your washer has worn done and needs replacing canbe cheap to do or aprice off a new washer to do. The other main asnwer a bra wire has got cought between the drums this can be trcky depending on washer.

Here is a book to explain things: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8010163/Understanding%20automatic%20washer.pdf