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Best Computer Repair Shops in Chowchilla, CA (2026)

15 computer repair shops ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Chowchilla: ART & FIX, IFR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 816 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: U-tec Madera, 688 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked after ART & FIX; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

15 Chowchilla computer repair shops are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Computer repair shops in Merced ranking. See Computer repair shops in Merced

Top 10 computer repair shops in Chowchilla at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 computer repair shops in Chowchilla at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1ART & FIX654.9★ (816)Merced, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2U-tec Madera634.8★ (688)Madera, 16 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
3RepairALL634.8★ (644)Merced, 19 mi away——
4VALLEY MOBILE TECH625.0★ (60)Atwater, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Cell Gallery - phone repair at Merced Mall614.6★ (289)Merced, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6FixMyPC!594.9★ (120)Merced, 15 mi awaySat—
7Action Computers544.4★ (69)Merced, 19 mi away——
8Tech Stop544.3★ (13)Madera, 13 mi awaySat—
9Alshamm Computer and Electronic repair533.7★ (35)Merced, 18 mi awaySat—
10Tech E.A.S.E. Life LLC.505.0★ (3)Merced, 18 mi away——

The 15 best computer repair shops in Chowchilla, ranked

Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Chowchilla

    Based in Merced, 18 mi away

    65/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 816 Google reviews, the most in Chowchilla.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 816 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1034 W 18th St, Merced, CA 95340
  2. Based in Madera, 16 mi away

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 688 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 688 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3546, 106 N Gateway Dr #102, Madera, CA 93637
  3. Based in Merced, 19 mi away

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 644 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 644 Google reviews
    Address
    1384 W Olive Ave, Merced, CA 95348
  4. Based in Atwater, 8 mi away

    62/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
  5. Based in Merced, 15 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Home office with a service window for easy access, 176 Rye St, Merced, CA 95341
  6. Based in Merced, 19 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    900 Loughborough Dr Ste B, Merced, CA 95348
  7. Based in Madera, 13 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    25672 Vine Rd, Madera, CA 93638
  8. Based in Merced, 18 mi away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    E Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95340
  9. Based in Merced, 18 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1460 W 18th St, Merced, CA 95340
  10. Based in Madera, 16 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Phone repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1501 Howard Rd #102, Madera, CA 93637
  11. Based in Merced, 18 mi away

    41/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    767 E Yosemite Ave A, Merced, CA 95340

How we ranked Chowchilla computer repair shops

We scored 15 Chowchilla computer repair shops on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Chowchilla data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a computer repair shop

  1. Ask for a written estimate and approve any extra work before it is done.
  2. Ask whether they come on site and whether they work on business systems as well as home computers.
  3. Check the warranty on parts and labour.
  4. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  5. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask a computer repair shop

  • Is the diagnosis free, and how much is the estimate likely to change?
  • Do you back up our data before the repair?
  • Do you offer on-site visits for businesses?
  • What warranty do you give on parts and labour?
  • How long will the repair take?

Terms explained

MSP (managed service provider)
A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
Co-managed IT
An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
Break-fix
IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
SLA (service-level agreement)
The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
Help desk
The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
RMM
Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
vCIO
A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
MSSP
A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
EDR / MDR
Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
Penetration test
An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
SOC 2
An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.

Computer repair shops in Chowchilla: frequently asked questions

Who is the best computer repair shop in Chowchilla?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked computer repair shop in Chowchilla, CA is ART & FIX with an IFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 816 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. U-tec Madera (#2) and RepairALL (#3) follow. We ranked 15 computer repair shops on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many computer repair shops are there in Chowchilla?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 15 computer repair shops serving Chowchilla, CA. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which computer repair shops in Chowchilla work on weekends?

8 of 15 ranked computer repair shops post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ART & FIX (#1), U-tec Madera (#2) and VALLEY MOBILE TECH (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Chowchilla computer repair shops have?

The median Google rating among 15 rated computer repair shops in Chowchilla is 4.8★, with a median of 35 reviews. ART & FIX has the most, 816 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank computer repair shops?

Each computer repair shop gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do computer repair shops outside Chowchilla count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Chowchilla city center, our service radius for computer repair shops. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can computer repair shops pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a computer repair shop do?

Computer repair shops fix desktops, laptops and printers in store or on site: hardware repairs, upgrades, virus removal and setup. Many serve small offices as well as households.

How are computer repair shops in Chowchilla ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does computer repair, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

Should a business use a computer repair shop or an IT provider?

A repair shop suits one-off fixes on a few computers. Once you rely on shared files, email, backups and security across several staff, an IT provider with a support agreement usually works out better.

Should we back up before a repair?

Yes, if the computer still starts. Repairs can involve replacing drives or reinstalling the system. Ask the shop whether it backs up data first and what it charges.

Update log for Chowchilla

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 15 computer repair shops serving Chowchilla.