Summerset 4 inch Spacer Bracket for the 36 inch Vent Hood: moves the hood out over the grill
The Summerset 4 inch Spacer Bracket for the 36 inch Vent Hood is a bracket for a vent hood. It goes between the wall and the hood at install time and pushes the hood 4 inches farther out, so the hood ends up over the grates where the smoke rises. Use it when the grill sits forward on a deep counter. It fits only the 36 inch hood; each hood size has its own 4 inch and 8 inch brackets. It is built from 304 stainless steel, the grade that holds up best outdoors, and Summerset backs it with a lifetime warranty.
Pick this depth for a small nudge when the grill sits just a little forward. The 8 inch bracket is the other choice. It hides behind the hood once it is up. Need more reach? See the Summerset 8 inch Spacer Bracket for the 36 inch Vent Hood. The Summerset 4 inch Spacer Bracket for the 36 inch Vent Hood ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What does this spacer bracket do?
It extends the reach of your 36-inch vent hood over the grill below, adding 4 inches of adjustment so the canopy catches smoke where the grill actually sits. It is a fit-tuning part – small, structural, and essentially invisible once the hood is hung above the island.
When is 4 inches the right choice?
When your 36-inch hood needs a modest nudge – the grill sits slightly forward, or the mounting clearance in the manual works out just shy of ideal. If the layout needs a bigger correction, Summerset makes an 8-inch bracket for the same hood; measure before choosing.
Will it fit my 42-inch hood?
No – the VH36-2-SP4 is made specifically for the 36-inch vent hood. Summerset builds matching 4-inch and 8-inch spacers for each hood width from 36 up to 60 inches, so order the bracket that names your hood size on the label.
Does adding a spacer hurt extraction?
No – positioning is the point. A hood only captures what rises into its canopy, so setting the 36-inch hood correctly over the grates with the 4-inch spacer typically improves real-world capture rather than reducing it. The motor keeps its full rated airflow either way.
What is the bracket made of?
304 stainless steel, the same grade as the 36-inch hood it supports, so there is no weak link quietly rusting behind a premium canopy. It is a structural part, built to carry the hood’s weight outdoors indefinitely without coatings or upkeep.
When should it be installed?
With the hood – the spacer mounts as part of hanging the 36-inch hood, so decide on it while planning the install rather than after. Retrofitting means taking the hood down, which is a two-person job you would rather not schedule twice.
Is the 4-inch spacer bracket under warranty?
Yes – the Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty covers this 4-inch spacer just as it covers the hoods in our outdoor vent hood lineup. Hardware that carries the canopy should not be the part that fails first, and Summerset warrants it accordingly.