68/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 189 Google reviews, the most in Red Deer.
Best Computer Repair Shops in Red Deer, AB (2026)
16 computer repair shops ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Red Deer: Central Computer Technologies, Inc., IFR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 189 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 9 PM.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Cell Phone Medics, 138 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 16 ranked after Central Computer Technologies, Inc.; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Red Deer computer repair shops are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated IT firms.
Top 10 computer repair shops in Red Deer at a glance
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Computer Technologies, Inc. | 68 | 4.8★ (189) | Red Deer | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Red Deer Mac Computer Repairs | Apple Expert Red Deer | MacBook Repairs | iMac Repairs | 65 | 5.0★ (38) | Red Deer | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Absolute Computers | 64 | 4.7★ (108) | Red Deer | — | — |
| 4 | Home Tech | 63 | 4.9★ (75) | Red Deer | — | — |
| 5 | Razenet - PC Repairs & Services | 60 | 5.0★ (25) | Red Deer | — | — |
| 6 | G-Tek | 59 | 4.7★ (14) | Red Deer | Sat | — |
| 7 | HCC Systems | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Red Deer | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | MyTechOnsite | 58 | 4.9★ (15) | Red Deer | — | — |
| 9 | ETCS IT Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Red Deer | — | — |
| 10 | Phenix-Tech | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Red Deer | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 16 best computer repair shops in Red Deer, 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.
Based in Red Deer
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Red Deer
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#4 Home Tech
Based in Red Deer
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Red Deer
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#6 G-Tek
Based in Red Deer
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#7 HCC Systems
Based in Red Deer
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#8 MyTechOnsite
Based in Red Deer
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Red Deer
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#10 Phenix-Tech
Based in Red Deer
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#11 Compu911 Inc.
Based in Red Deer
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Lacombe, 22 km away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based in Red Deer
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 138 Google reviews.
#14 GAM Tech
Based in Red Deer
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based in Lacombe, 23 km away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 67 Google reviews.
Based in Lacombe, 18 km away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews.
Also serving Red Deer
20 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A-Tech Computer Solutions | In Red Deer | |
| Andersen IT Solutions | 5.0★ (3) | In Red Deer |
| ANNMRV | 1.0★ (1) | In Red Deer |
| Bulletproof IT | 5.0★ (110) | In Red Deer |
| Digitex Canada | 4.0★ (12) | In Red Deer |
| Fortifi IT | 5.0★ (1) | In Red Deer |
| Genius Computer Solutions | Managed IT Support & Services | In Red Deer | |
| Graycon I.T. | 5.0★ (1) | In Red Deer |
| Leveled Up Solutions Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Red Deer |
| Longhurst Consulting | 5.0★ (7) | In Red Deer |
| Meierj Computer Services Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Red Deer |
| miraiTech | 5.0★ (2) | In Red Deer |
| Nerds on the Way | In Red Deer | |
| Next Digital Inc. | In Red Deer | |
| Qwerty Digital | In Red Deer | |
| RedEase | 3.0★ (2) | In Red Deer |
| SimpleTech - Red Deer Computer Repair | In Red Deer | |
| Sunco Communication and Installation - Red Deer Managed IT Services Company | In Red Deer | |
| The Phone Experts Group Of Companies | 4.6★ (21) | In Red Deer |
| Triple A Electric Ltd. | 4.8★ (26) | In Red Deer |
How we ranked Red Deer computer repair shops
We scored 16 Red Deer 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Red Deer data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 support | Measured |
| Service focus | 15% | How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| Client reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a computer repair shop
- Ask for a written estimate and approve any extra work before it is done.
- Ask whether they come on site and whether they work on business systems as well as home computers.
- Check the warranty on parts and labour.
- Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
- 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 Red Deer: frequently asked questions
Who is the best computer repair shop in Red Deer?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked computer repair shop in Red Deer, AB is Central Computer Technologies, Inc. with an IFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 189 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 9 PM. Red Deer Mac Computer Repairs | Apple Expert Red Deer | MacBook Repairs | iMac Repairs (#2) and Absolute Computers (#3) follow. We ranked 16 computer repair shops on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many computer repair shops are there in Red Deer?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 16 computer repair shops serving Red Deer, AB. 13 of them are based in Red Deer; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 32 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which computer repair shops in Red Deer work on weekends?
8 of 16 ranked computer repair shops post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Central Computer Technologies, Inc. (#1), Red Deer Mac Computer Repairs | Apple Expert Red Deer | MacBook Repairs | iMac Repairs (#2) and G-Tek (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Red Deer computer repair shops have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated computer repair shops in Red Deer is 5.0★, with a median of 17 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 Red Deer count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 32 km of the Red Deer 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 Red Deer 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 Red Deer
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 16 computer repair shops serving Red Deer.
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