British Gas handing state pensioners who have washing machine and tumble dryer £89

British Gas is urging state pensioners to use a button on their washing machine to save £89 on their bills. Ahead of Christmas, British Gas says pensioners can save up to £60 a year if you dont use a tumble dryer after they cruelly ahd the £300 Winter Fuel Payment axed.

Air dry your clothes or hang them on a washing line outside if it’s sunny. And if you do need to use it, wash a full load. If you wash clothes just once a week and reduce the temperature on your cycle to at least 30°C, and you could save up to £29.

British Gas said: "Most homes across the country pay a 'flat' or single rate for electricity. This means the cost is the same whatever time of day you’re using it. Some homes are on a tariff called Economy 7 - which does give you seven 'off peak' hours in the night when your electricity is cheaper."

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It adds: "Small changes to how you use electricity can add up. Unplugging appliances like kettles and other appliances instead of leaving them on standby are good habits to get into and every little counts towards lower energy bills."

Keep track of your spending with a smart meter and spot energy-guzzling appliances, the firm adds. Switching electronics off instead of leaving them on standby can save you up to £55 a year. Cut your shower time to just 4 minutes and you could save up to £70 a year.

And switch to LED lightbulbs they use up to 80% less energy. On its website, it says: "Everything uses electricity, and we often leave our telly on standby or overfill the kettle for our morning cuppa. But we have some handy energy-saving tips to help you save money by doing the smallest things around your home."