EMB ERJ 145 ER/LR
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Flight Crew Returned To Gate; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
While performing the Before Takeoff checklist the Master Caution sounded and the EICAS message W/S 1 HEAT FAIL appeared. Flight crew completed QRH. Captain contacted company Dispatch and Maintenance and attempted to troubleshoot the issue; but the message remained. Flight returned to gate.
Air carrier Captain reported a return to gate after receiving W/S 1 Heat Fail EICAS message while performing the Before Takeoff Checklist.