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Best Computer Repair Shops in Lacombe, AB (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 Lacombe: Central Computer Technologies, Inc., IFR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 189 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 9 PM.

  2. 12

    Most-reviewed: Cell Phone Medics, 138 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 15 ranked after Central Computer Technologies, Inc.; ranked #12.

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

15 Lacombe computer repair shops are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 15 rated IT firms.

Top 10 computer repair shops in Lacombe 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 Lacombe at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Central Computer Technologies, Inc.644.8★ (189)Red Deer, 22 km awaySat · EveningsOverall
2Absolute Computers604.7★ (108)Red Deer, 23 km away——
3Home Tech594.9★ (75)Red Deer, 23 km away——
4Sentinel IT Solutions575.0★ (13)Lacombe——
5DAM IT Computing565.0★ (4)LacombeSat · Sun—
6Razenet - PC Repairs & Services555.0★ (25)Red Deer, 21 km away——
7G-Tek544.7★ (14)Red Deer, 24 km awaySat—
8MyTechOnsite544.9★ (15)Red Deer, 23 km away——
9The Computer Corner +533.9★ (67)LacombeSat · Evenings—
10ETCS IT Solutions535.0★ (12)Red Deer, 23 km away——

The 15 best computer repair shops in Lacombe, 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 Absolute Computers

    Based in Red Deer, 23 km away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 4.7★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4781 49 St #107, Red Deer, AB T4N 1T6
    View profile for Absolute Computers(403) 309-2405

  3. #3 Home Tech

    Based in Red Deer, 23 km away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:15 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:15 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5579 47 St Unit 17, Red Deer, AB T4N 1S1
    View profile for Home Tech(403) 348-5655

  7. #7 G-Tek

    Based in Red Deer, 24 km away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5546 37 St, Red Deer, AB T4N 0W3
    View profile for G-Tek(587) 405-0520

  8. #8 MyTechOnsite

    Based in Red Deer, 23 km away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Suite 100 - B102, 5212 48 St, Red Deer, AB T4N 7C3
    View profile for MyTechOnsite(888) 407-3010

  10. #10 ETCS IT Solutions

    Based in Red Deer, 23 km away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Doherty Close, Red Deer, AB T4R 3G1
    View profile for ETCS IT Solutions(403) 872-3827

  11. #11 Phenix-Tech

    Based in Red Deer, 21 km away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Phenix-Tech(587) 781-2525

  12. #12 Cell Phone Medics

    Based in Red Deer, 19 km away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 138 Google reviews.

    • 3.6★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7727 Gaetz Ave #9, Red Deer, AB T4P 1M7
    View profile for Cell Phone Medics(403) 392-1285

  14. #14 Compu911 Inc.

    Based in Red Deer, 31 km away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Compu911 Inc.(403) 352-3858

  15. #15 GAM Tech

    Based in Red Deer, 20 km away

    46/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6720 71 St Ste 2, Red Deer, AB T4P 3Y7
    View profile for GAM Tech(403) 343-7334

Also serving Lacombe

14 more computer repair shops within 32 km 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 Lacombe
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A-Tech Computer Solutions23 km
Advanced Systems Inc.4.8★ (4)In Lacombe
ANNMRV1.0★ (1)24 km
Fortifi IT5.0★ (1)21 km
Graycon I.T.5.0★ (1)22 km
Meierj Computer Services Inc.5.0★ (1)23 km
miraiTech5.0★ (2)26 km
Nerds on the Way25 km
Next Digital Inc.28 km
Qwerty Digital20 km
RedEase3.0★ (2)20 km
SimpleTech - Red Deer Computer Repair21 km
Sunco Communication and Installation - Red Deer Managed IT Services Company22 km
Thacker Network Technologies IncIn Lacombe

How we ranked Lacombe computer repair shops

We scored 15 Lacombe 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 Lacombe 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 Lacombe: frequently asked questions

Who is the best computer repair shop in Lacombe?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked computer repair shop in Lacombe, AB is Central Computer Technologies, Inc. with an IFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 189 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 9 PM. Absolute Computers (#2) and Home Tech (#3) follow. We ranked 15 computer repair shops on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many computer repair shops are there in Lacombe?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 15 computer repair shops serving Lacombe, AB. 4 of them are based in Lacombe; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 32 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which computer repair shops in Lacombe work on weekends?

7 of 15 ranked computer repair shops post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Central Computer Technologies, Inc. (#1), DAM IT Computing (#5) and G-Tek (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Lacombe computer repair shops have?

The median Google rating among 15 rated computer repair shops in Lacombe is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Central Computer Technologies, Inc. has the most, 189 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 Lacombe count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 32 km of the Lacombe city centre, 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 Lacombe 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 Lacombe

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

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