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Best Computer Repair Shops in Gary, IN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gary: Always A Solution Computer Services, IFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: Unique Geek, 856 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 85 ranked; ranked #4.

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

85 Gary computer repair shops are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 56 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 85 rated IT firms.

Top 10 computer repair shops in Gary 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 Gary at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Always A Solution Computer Services675.0★ (202)Chesterton, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Repair Plus674.9★ (833)Hammond, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Urban Geek655.0★ (197)GarySat · Evenings—
4Unique Geek634.8★ (856)Valparaiso, 17 mi awaySatMost reviews
5Repair Express635.0★ (198)Portage, 9 mi awaySat—
6I FixandRepair (Phone fix & Computer Repair Service Merrillville IN)624.9★ (597)Merrillville, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Chicago Computer Club in South Holland614.9★ (209)South Holland, 13 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Personal Touch Technology LLC614.9★ (82)Dyer, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9PC and Mac repair - Computer repair614.9★ (53)Hobart, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Computer Repair & Sales Depot615.0★ (44)Schererville, 8 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 85 best computer repair shops in Gary, 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.

Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Repair Plus

    Based in Hammond, 11 mi away

    67/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 833 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 4.9★ from 833 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    902 Roby Dr, Hammond, IN 46320
    View profile for Repair Plus(219) 333-9445

  3. #3 Urban Geek

    Based in Gary

    65/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 197 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5404 W 25th Ave, Gary, IN 46406
    View profile for Urban Geek(219) 292-4206

  4. #4 Unique Geek

    Based in Valparaiso, 17 mi away

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 856 Google reviews, the most in Gary.

    • 4.8★ from 856 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    458 W Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    View profile for Unique Geek(219) 476-0008

  5. #5 Repair Express

    Based in Portage, 9 mi away

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 198 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2664 Willowcreek Rd Unit A, Portage, IN 46368
    View profile for Repair Express(219) 706-5566

  12. #12 We Fix Wireless

    Based in Merrillville, 6 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 714 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 714 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    6010 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
    View profile for We Fix Wireless(219) 805-2038

  13. #13 Computer Solutions, Inc.

    Based in Crown Point, 11 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 4.7★ from 123 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1194 E Summit St, Crown Point, IN 46307
    View profile for Computer Solutions, Inc.(219) 662-1510

  14. #14 We Fix Phones & Tablets

    Based in Valparaiso, 19 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.

    • 4.4★ from 245 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2410 Laporte Ave #120, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    View profile for We Fix Phones & Tablets(219) 286-7374

  15. #15 ITGuy Solutions

    Based in Chicago, 19 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.

    • 4.7★ from 122 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–8 PM
    Address
    10336 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
    View profile for ITGuy Solutions(312) 561-8081

  16. #16 WE FIX Phones & Tablets

    Based in Alsip, 20 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.

    • 4.5★ from 148 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3321 W 115th St, Merrionette Park, IL 60803
    View profile for WE FIX Phones & Tablets(708) 979-9978

  17. #17 Nosleep PC Repair

    Based in Chicago Heights, 18 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 12 PM–11 PM · Sun 12 PM–9 PM
    Address
    2939 Lawrence Crescent, Flossmoor, IL 60422
    View profile for Nosleep PC Repair(708) 263-8935

  21. #21 DAC

    Based in East Chicago, 7 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    East Chicago, IN 46312
    View profile for DAC

  23. #23 Brugos Automotive Inc.

    Based in Merrillville, 8 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 4.4★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    401 W 73rd Ave #3803, Merrillville, IN 46410
    View profile for Brugos Automotive Inc.(219) 736-7450

Computer repair shops ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 85 ranked computer repair shops here; the rest are on their profiles.

computer repair shops in Gary, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26IonPCs563.5★ (11)10 mi
27Computer Solutions & Services564.8★ (58)17 mi
28SMCUs, LLC - Computer Repair Steger IL 60475565.0★ (20)17 mi
29M & H Wireless | Phone Repair & Accessories564.8★ (608)17 mi
30CAPS - Computer and Professional Services, LLC564.7★ (9)7 mi
31HomeBaseIT & 3D Printing565.0★ (8)11 mi
32Geeks On Site553.9★ (10)5 mi
33RPC Computing554.8★ (17)10 mi
34The Computer Guru554.4★ (27)11 mi
35Roadrunner IT Services Local PC & TV Repair Shop553.0★ (7)2 mi
36Central Electronics555.0★ (4)In Gary
37MANLEY COMPUTERS554.2★ (9)7 mi
38T hall's computer repair544.4★ (10)10 mi
39Computer Doctor Inc.544.3★ (46)17 mi
40Nubiatech Inc544.0★ (44)10 mi
41TechSmith404545.0★ (7)13 mi
42SMCUs, LLC - Computer Repair Crete, IL 60417545.0★ (10)18 mi
43Ultimate PC Repair543.3★ (3)In Gary
44Chicago Computer Techs544.2★ (13)17 mi
45Fix My Broken iPhone - We Come To You543.8★ (4)15 mi
46Tech Box Inc.543.8★ (92)19 mi
47legend wireless535.0★ (152)16 mi
48Master Television & Computer534.8★ (34)18 mi
49Terrells Computer Repair534.0★ (4)17 mi
50Tiger Tech Connect535.0★ (3)12 mi

Also serving Gary

20 more computer repair shops within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked computer repair shops serving Gary
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A And R ComputingIn Gary
AscuniaTech5.0★ (2)8 mi
Big Phil's Computer Repair/Upgrade5.0★ (1)In Gary
Crown Point Computers3.0★ (2)12 mi
Digitalcity PC RepairIn Gary
James Computer Service5.0★ (2)16 mi
Jays cleaning & computer program5.0★ (1)In Gary
KFN Web Solutions3.5★ (2)12 mi
NC6 Tech ConsultingIn Gary
Radb ComputersIn Gary
Raw ComponentsIn Gary
Sandbox Tech5.0★ (2)8 mi
Sigil TechnologiesIn Gary
Skripac A+ RepairIn Gary
Southlake Telecommunications4.0★ (8)In Gary
Tech Bar5.0★ (36)In Gary
Tech Works IT Silutions2.5★ (2)13 mi
Three Dog Net Computers5.0★ (2)6 mi
Tris Harold Kemp2.5★ (2)11 mi
WarShadow TechnologiesIn Gary

How we ranked Gary computer repair shops

We scored 85 Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary: frequently asked questions

Who is the best computer repair shop in Gary?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked computer repair shop in Gary, IN is Always A Solution Computer Services with an IFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Repair Plus (#2) and Urban Geek (#3) follow. We ranked 85 computer repair shops on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many computer repair shops are there in Gary?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 85 computer repair shops serving Gary, IN. 5 of them are based in Gary; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which computer repair shops in Gary work on weekends?

56 of 85 ranked computer repair shops post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Always A Solution Computer Services (#1), Repair Plus (#2) and Urban Geek (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Gary computer repair shops have?

The median Google rating among 85 rated computer repair shops in Gary is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Unique Geek has the most, 856 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Gary count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 85 computer repair shops serving Gary.

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