Side-Wall vs. Roof Dryer Vent Exits
Quick answer: Side-wall exits are usually simpler and faster to service. Roof exits require roof access and specific equipment — and tend to take longer.
Side-wall exits
Most common in older Phoenix-area neighborhoods and homes where the laundry room sits along an exterior wall. The vent run is typically short, with one or two bends.
Roof exits
Common in newer subdivisions and any home where the laundry room is interior to the floor plan. Service involves roof access, vertical-run brushes, and care around the cap and flashing.
Which you have
Step outside and look for a small vent cap on the exterior wall near the laundry room. If you don't see one, it likely exits the roof.
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